What are the responsibilities and job description for the Marine Landing Waterfront Specialist position at GIRL SCOUTS OF GREATER LOS ANGELES?
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Position Information
Estimated Dates of Employment: Spring 2025-August 2025
Company Overview
Girl Scouts of Greater Los Angeles (“GSGLA”) is the largest girl-serving nonprofit agency in the Los Angeles region. Our mission is to build girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place. www.girlscoutsla.org.
Our core values of Integrity, Clarity of Purpose, Accountability and Respect represent how we behave on a day-to-day basis. These are the specific behaviors that are imperative and encouraged in our company culture.
We are committed to building a diverse staff that reflects the communities we work alongside, and we value diversity, equity and inclusion in our workplace.
We encourage all qualified individuals to apply, and strongly encourage people from underrepresented groups to apply. In addition, reach out to us if you are a candidate whose disability prevents you from being able to complete our online application.
Position Summary
The Waterfront Specialist participates in the implementation of the GSGLA day camp boating program at Marine Landing. The Waterfront Specialist is responsible for overseeing all programs at the waterfront and activities as set forth by the Camp Leadership Team as well as facilitating general programs within GSGLA safety guidelines. Additionally, the Waterfront Specialist works together with the Camp Experience Manager to develop and implement Marine Landing’s Lifeguard-in-Training (LIT) Program.
Marine Landing Day Camp
Marine Landing is a waterfront facility with its own private beach. Daily activities for campers include kayaking, canoeing, paddleboarding and swimming. Due to the nature and number of aquatic activities, every staff member at Marine Landing is required to be lifeguard certified. Training is provided before camp begins, if needed. This camp is the perfect location for those who have a strong comfort in the water, want to spend their summer outside and make friends and memories that will last a lifetime.
The camp operates with daily exposure to various weather conditions and animals such as bugs, raccoons, and other wilderness animals common to the area.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Develop and deliver a waterfront program that is appropriate for the age and ability of the campers.
- Apply basic youth development principles in working with campers through communication, relationship development, respect for diversity, involvement, and empowerment of youth.
- Assure campers are always properly supervised.
- Collect and evaluate records; report and evaluate camp program and activity areas.
- Be aware of safety guidelines when planning camp activities at the waterfront.
- Monitor and evaluate counselor staff to develop and implement all facets of camp program activities.
- Participate in on-going training of counselor staff to strengthen their skills throughout the summer.
- Regularly monitor and evaluate lifeguarding skills of counselor staff at the waterfront.
- Provide feedback and guidance to counselor staff.
- Provide recommendations and concerns to Program Supervisor and Camp Experience Manager regarding staff performance.
- Maintain clear and positive written and verbal communication with all camp staff.
- Ensure counselor staff are participating enthusiastically in all camp activities and that they provide support, guidance, and boating instruction to campers at the waterfront.
- Function as an Acting Director in accordance with the LA County Children’s Camp Guidelines.
- Ensure that camp staff and campers know and follow safety and educational procedures.
- Assist in the implementation of staff training for specific activity area.
- Train other staff in their responsibilities during activities.
- Ensure campers and staff follow safety procedures.
- Ensure that ACA standards, state codes, and guidelines from GSGLA are followed.
- Be aware of and implement safety guidelines.
- Provide guidelines for programs utilizing camp equipment.
- Assist in the management and care of the physical facilities and equipment in all program areas.
- Oversee daily checks of area and equipment for safety, cleanliness, and in good repair.
- Ensure that program areas are free of hazards and debris.
- Oversee care and storage of all program and waterfront equipment.
- Log use of activity equipment properly.
- Oversee the planning, implementation, and evaluation of the overall camp operations.
- Address program concerns in a timely manner; effectively communicate changes and concerns with the Outdoor Program Supervisor.
- Assist in the planning and implementation of pre-camp staff training.
- Lead weekly staff meetings and participate in daily staff meetings as needed.
- Provide outstanding customer service and outreach to families.
- Provide staff support and outstanding customer service to families.
- Be a role model to campers and staff in your attitude and behavior.
- Follow and uphold all safety and security rules and procedures.
- Model exemplary behavior for campers and peers by adhering to camp protocols, maintaining cleanliness and sanitation, punctuality, and showcasing fairness and equity.
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Must be 21 years of age as stated by the LA County Children’s Camp Guidelines.
- Must be available for 10 weeks of day camp (June 18, 2025 - August 22, 2025) and training dates that will be scheduled prior to camp.
- Must hold valid Lifeguard and CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers certifications throughout the position’s employment dates listed. Training will be available.
- Must hold valid waterfront module certification. Training will be available.
- Must have at least 2 years documented experience teaching or interacting with youth program.
- Must submit a basic health history form as set by the American Camping Association.
- Ability to lift up to 15 pounds periodically.
- Must possess endurance including prolonged standing, some bending, stooping, and stretching.
The preceding functions have been provided as examples of the types of work performed by employees assigned to this job classification. Management reserves the right to add, modify, change or rescind work assignments.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Recommended Education, Training and Experience
- College credits in health, child development, education, psychology, or related field.
GSGLA Employee Requirements
- Comply with state-mandated reporter training
- Attend GSGLA signature events and/or other activities as assigned
Vaccination Policy
Girl Scouts of Greater Los Angeles requires its employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19, subject to certain exemptions as required by law. New hires working at Girl Scouts of Greater Los Angeles must be fully vaccinated upon hire. Please contact the People & Culture Department for a copy of the vaccination policy.
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