What are the responsibilities and job description for the Bus Monitor position at Girl Scouts of Kentuckiana?
About the camp
Bear Creek Aquatic Camp (BCAC) is a traditional overnight summer camp owned and operated by the Girl Scouts of Kentuckiana. BCAC is 183-acres tucked away in Girl Scout Bay on Kentucky Lake, playing host to a variety of aquatic sports like sailing, paddling, and swimming. Our program hosts girls in grades 4-12 with up to 70 campers. Campy Pennyroyal is located 15 miles south of Owensboro, Kym this 180-acre camp includes an 8-acre lake, three year-round buildings, platform tents, screened cabins, and primitive camping areas.
About the role
The Girl Scouts of Kentuckiana is seeking a dedicated part-time Bus Monitor to enhance the summer camp experience for our campers. This position is responsible for ensuring the safety and well-being of campers traveling to and from our Overnight Camps using Girl Scouts of Kentuckiana-provided transportation. The Bus Monitor will supervise campers during the trip, ensuring smooth operations, and will communicate essential transportation details, including schedules, updates, and timing to both campers and staff. This role is seasonal and part-time, during the camp season. APPLY TODAY!
Key Responsibilities
● Supervises campers' behavior on the bus and at scheduled and unscheduled stops.
● Maintains an accurate head count of campers on the bus and during all scheduled and
● unscheduled stops.
● Rides the bus between council properties (Bear Creek Aquatic Camp and Camp Pennyroyal).
● Provides bus timing and location updates to camp directors and Camp Support Associate.
● Assists Camp Support Associate at the bus stops with health checks, money, collections, and bus loading.
● Performs other duties as assigned.
WORKING CONDITIONS/ENVIRONMENT
● Non-traditional and long work hours are expected.
● Daily exposure to various weather conditions, plants, and animals.
● 100% of work will be performed outside of a traditional office setting.
● Bulk of activities include traveling throughout the council.
● Work environment includes parking lots and buses.
MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS
EDUCATION
● Must be First Aid/CPR Certified
● Other certifications and outdoor or boating skills/knowledge are a plus
EXPERIENCE
● Previous experience working with children is a plus.
SPECIFIC SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS
● 18 years of age by 06/09/2024
● Meet state, federal, and ACA requirements for summer camp employment.
● Strong communication, written, and public speaking skills.
● Ability to function as a camp staff team member and work effectively with peers
● Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
● Adaptable and flexible within a fast-paced working environment.
● Must understand, establish and comply with boundaries of campers and fellow staff.
● Possess mental and physical endurance required to maintain constant supervision of campers.
● Provide exemplary customer service.
● Identify and respond to environmental and other hazards related to camper supervision.
● Ability to endure prolonged standing, bending, walking, sitting, sun exposure, heat, and other weather conditions.
● Willingness to learn and adapt to new situations, surroundings, and circumstances quickly and effectively.
● Ability to travel for several hours at a time.
POSITION COMPETENCIES
● Effectively address and resolve conflicts with individuals in a professional and respectful manner.
● Must completed and be certified in American Red Cross Lifeguarding, First Aid, CPR, & AED course prior to start of the first camp session.
● Complete a background check and provide other forms and details.
● Promote a culture of open communication and mutual respect.
● Respond to emergency situations and utilize First Aid, CPR, AED, Lifeguard Certification.
COUNCIL COMPETENCIES
● Ensure diversity and pluralism are embraced and incorporated into the work of the council.
● Support the Girl Scout mission, vision, and values of Girl Scouts of Kentuckiana and live by the Girl Scout Promise and Law.
● Complete a background check.
ORGANIZATION REQUIREMENTS
● Complete a Health History and physical exam prior to camp.
● Must completed and be certified in American Red Cross Life guarding, First Aid, CPR, & AED course prior to start of the first camp session.
● Effectively manage financial and physical resources.
● Exhibit effective communication skills and provide exemplary customer service to both internal and external customers.
● Report incidents of abuse or potential abuse involving campers to the appropriate authorities.
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