Aquatics Supervisor - Camp Cedarledge

Description

The Aquatics Supervisor schedules and manages Junior lifeguard staff. They design and deliver aquatic activities that are safe, fun, and appropriate to the campers’ age and abilities.  They assist in the management of the overall camp operation at the direction of the Camp Director. Overnight Camp employment is seasonal, with dates of employment May-August. Employment will be at Camp Cedarledge in Pevely, Missouri. Limited hourly work, including some evening meetings, will be required prior to camp season.  This position lives on site for the duration of the overnight camp program. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS and ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Assists with general office duties as assigned.
• Sustains an environment which supports physical and emotional safety for campers and staff. Establishes and maintains good relationships with campers.
• Assists with camp closing and completes other closing tasks as delegated.
• Assists with camp set up and preparations prior to the arrival of campers to ensure a prepared, welcoming environment for campers and parents each session. Assumes check-in duties as delegated.
• Oversee all waterfront areas including the lake and pool.
• Develops and delivers programming for boating, swimming, and fishing at aquatic areas including alternative activities as needed.
• Completes daily opening and closing check lists to ensure the safety and cleanliness of waterfront areas.
• Assists with training of Junior waterfront and lifeguard staff.
• Ensures swim assessments are entered into the database weekly.
• Evaluate aquatics abilities of campers and staff.
• Manages Junior lifeguard and waterfront staff..
• Set a good example to campers and others in regard to general camp procedures and practices including sanitation, schedule, and sportsmanship.
• Be a role model to campers and staff in your attitude and behavior.
• May live in a unit with campers as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS 

• Meets GSUSA membership requirements and attained the minimum age of 18
• Abides by national and local Girl Scout policies, standards and procedures and American Camp Association standards and procedures 
• Has successful experience working with groups of children 
• Has strong outdoor living skills (or willingness to obtain skills) and the ability to teach outdoor skills to campers 

• Has demonstrated leadership, good judgment, maturity, flexibility and ability to maintain positive attitude 
• Has energy, stamina and the ability to maintain patience and enjoy group living in the out of doors 
• ARC LGI preferred
• ARC Waterfront Module preferred

REQUIRED CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• American Red Cross First Aid and CPR certifications or the willingness and ability to obtain 
• ARC Lifeguarding, or willingness to obtain
• Small Craft Safety: Canoeing and Sailing, or willingness to obtain

If your position requires that you drive an average of one (1) day per week or more, you must possess a valid state drivers license and a driving record that is acceptable to our insurance carrier.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee:

• Is required to talk and hear, stand and walk, and is frequently very active which often requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping and crouching.
• Is required to reach with hands and arms
• Must be able to regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds

EXPOSURES 

Work is performed in a normal indoor environment with limited exposure to outdoor weather conditions, dirt and/or dust AND work is performed in an outdoor environment with exposure to outdoor weather conditions, dirt and/or dust. 

OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION: 

At Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri, we are committed to our future and what that looks like for all girls everywhere. We recognize that each employee and each member has unique experiences, perspectives, identities, and viewpoints that add value to our inclusive community. We are a proud Equal Opportunity Employer and we encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply. 

MISSION OF GIRL SCOUTING: 

Girl Scouting builds girls of courage, confidence and character, who make the world a better place. All employees are expected to fully support the work and mission of the organization. 

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