Job Summary

The Lifeguard furthers the mission of Girl Scouts of Texas Oklahoma Plains (GSTOP) through Camp Kiwanis Day Camp aquatics programming. The Lifeguard will assist the Aquatics Director with any needs while being a Lifeguard at Camp Kiwanis Day Camp. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Supervise campers in all aquatic activities in accordance with definitions of Lifeguard duties. 
• Certified Lifeguard or willing to become so (provided if needed).  
• Provide rescue and first aid as needed. 
• Encourage camper privacy when campers change in and out of bathing suits by changing in area with closing i.e., shower curtain. 
• Evaluate staff and camper aquatic abilities to ensure safety. 
• Understand and implement appropriate responses to changes in water conditions or weather conditions. 
• Ensure campers and staff follow safety procedures during aquatic activities. 
• Conduct daily checks of pool, aquatic area, cleanliness, and any all-chemical processes. 
• Participate enthusiastically in all camp activities, planning and leading those as assigned by Aquatics Director and Assistant Camp Director. 

CORE COMPETENCIES

1. Interpersonal Relations                                                      10. Conflict Management 
2. Customer Service Responsiveness                                   11. Adaptability 
3. Oral and Written Communication Skills                           12. Team Building 
4. Personal Integrity and Professional Conduct                 13. Information Management 
5. Decision and Judgement                                                    14. Organizational Knowledge 
6. Accounting Basics and Business Acumen                       15. Self-Management 
7. Fostering Diversity                                                              16. Achieve results 
8. Judgement and Decision Making                                      17. Time Management 
9. Problem Solving                                              

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum 18 years of age.  
• Experience working with children, peers, and having a supervisor. 
• Current Lifeguard Certification or ability to obtain one (provided if needed). 
• Commitment to the mission and purpose of Girl Scouting. 
• Must be willing to work with all persons without regard to race, religion, ethnic origin, socio-economic status, sexual orientation, age, or disability. 
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including weekends. 
• Verbal fluency, good grammar, and professional appearance. 
• Must complete and pass a criminal background check, motor vehicle records check, and drug screening. 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 
• While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or listen. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk; sit; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. 
• Ability and willingness to work outside in all weather conditions, walk long distances and on uneven terrain, and lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. 
• Ability and willingness to work in an environment which includes exposure to environmental allergens including, but not limited to, dust, mold, pollen, live birds, insects, and other animals.  
• Physical ability to stand for long periods of time and able to function work duties in the heat of summer. 
• Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. 

CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES 

• Required valid Lifeguard Certification (provided if needed).