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Boating Instructor- Camp Juniper Knoll
Looking for a summer job that makes a difference? Join the Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago and Northwest Indiana 2025 camp staff today! Our Camp Juniper Knoll overnight camp is a place where energetic and passionate staff come together to provide a safe and positive learning environment for girls ages 5-17.
As a camp Boating Instructor and Lifeguard you will be critical to the success of the summer with the responsibility of supervising campers and staff in camp's aquatic activities with an emphasis in boating. In this role you will supervise and guide campers through on-site canoe, kayak, and rowboat instruction and progressive learning experiences.
Work Commitment :
Dates : June 1-August 3
Includes staff training
Lifeguard training will take place prior to June 1
Camp is closed June 19 and July 3-5; these days are unpaid
Additional paid lifeguard work available on weekends in August and September
Staff who choose to commute rather than live on-site typically work 40 hours a week, between 8 : 00 a.m. and 10 : 00 p.m.; actual daily shifts vary and will be determined in conversation with the Camp Director.
Camp Staff Benefits :
Pay : $125 per day ($115 per day if commuting)
Included room and board
Lifeguarding with First Aid and CPR certifications
Aquatic Small Craft training
Access to GSGCNWI Employee Assistance Program
Qualifications :
Loves to interact with children and has prior experience working with children of various ages
Enjoys spending time outdoors and has prior experience working in an outdoor setting
Must be 18 years old and possess a high school diploma or GED
Must possess current certification in First Aid, CPR, and Lifeguarding. Waterfront Lifeguard certification is strongly preferred. Lifeguard certifications must be from American Red Cross or an equivalent organization. Training is available through GSGCNWI, however, candidates must pass the training including the pre-training skills test in order to work for the council in this role.
Candidates with certifications in canoeing and / or kayaking are strongly preferred.
Proof of health physical clearing the candidate for work in a camp setting
Willingness to live and work in an indoor and outdoor camp setting, which includes working irregular hours with limited or simple equipment, rustic facilities, wildlife and insects; limited technology while at camp, and daily exposure to sun, rain, and other weather conditions
Responsibilities :
Provide fun, positive, and active leadership to campers
Help build a supportive environment where campers can grow, make new friends, and try new things
Role model problem-solving, collaboration, and initiative to campers and other staff
Supervise and guard all aquatics activities, utilizing certifications, and emergency management as needed
Provide quality water-based programming and lessons
Act as instructor for boating programs and other aquatics programs as needed
Provide boating demonstrations as a tool to instruct boating lessons
Maintain proper care of boats and equipment and instruction of such care
Oversee campers during group activities, meals, and transitions to and from scheduled events
Maintain responsibility for aquatics facilities, shower house, and equipment in regard to condition, readiness, and cleanliness
Assist with other camp programs when aquatics areas are closed
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