JOB SUMMARY

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

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supervise campers in all aquatic activities in accordance with definitions of Lifeguard duties. 
• 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 assigned by the Aquatics Director and Assistant Camp Director. 
• Maintain a log for cleaning and chemicals.
• Clean and maintain pool and pool areas including shower house. 

CORE COMPETENCIES 

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

JOB QUALIFICATIONS  

• Minimum 18 years of age.  
• Experience working with children, peers, and having a supervisor. 
• Current Lifeguard certification required (provided if needed). 
• Commitment to the mission and purpose of Girl Scouting. 
• Must be willing to work with all people without regard to race, religion, ethnic origin, socio-economic status, sexual orientation, age, or disability. 
• Ability to reside at Camp. 
• Verbal fluency, good grammar, and professional appearance. 
• You 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 accommodation 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, lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. 
• Ability and willingness to work in an environment includes exposure to environmental allergens including dust, mold, pollen, live birds, insects, and other animals.  
• Physical ability to stand for extended periods of time and function work duties in summer heat. 
• 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. 

SEASONAL CAMP DATES

• Staff      Training Week: June 2-6, 2025
• Camp      Week1: June 8-13, 2025
• Camp      Week 2: June 15-20, 2025
• Camp      Week 3: June 22-27, 2025
• Camp      Week 4: July 6-11, 2025
• Camp      Week 5: July 13-18, 2025
• Staff      Camp Close Down Week: July 21-25, 2025

CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES

• Required Lifeguard Certification (will be provided if needed).