What are the responsibilities and job description for the Camp Lifeguard / Unit Leader position at Girl Scouts of Maine?
Do you love being outside? Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children? Then join us at camp this summer for the experience of a lifetime!
Unit Leaders are dedicated, and compassionate adults committed to empowering girls. They oversee day-to-day activities within living units and program areas, ensuring camper safety and well-being. They skillfully address challenges within the group, create and deliver unit-specific programs driven by the girls' interests, and support each camper's successful engagement in all camp activities, with an eye towards meeting the needs of each camper.
This position begins in mid-June and ends in mid-August, which includes one week of staff training before campers arrive.
What else should I know about the position?
- Additional certification week (if needed) may include CPR, wilderness first aid, lifeguarding, canoeing, challenge course, hatchet throwing, archery, etc.
- Between 70 -100 campers attend each session of overnight camp at Camp Natarswi.
- We offer 1-, 2-, 3-, and 4-week programs for our campers.
- The Natarswi summer team consists of 25- 32 staff members.
Why join our team?
Summer camp is more than a JOB:
- Housing: all living expenses (platform tents or cabins)
- Food included: Food included (special dietary needs/restrictions accommodated)
- Salary: competitive with other camps
- Paid training and certifications
- Opportunities and resume builder
- A truly meaningful way to spend your summer
- Work for an organization whose core values are: Collaboration, Empowerment, Inclusivity, Innovation and Integrity.
Why Camp Natarswi?
For 88 years Camp Natarswi has been providing a unique camping experience for Girl Scouts. Camp Natarswi is a true wilderness paradise, providing a one-of-a-kind, rustic, Maine outdoor experience, all in the shadow of majestic Mt. Katahdin, Maine’s highest peak. Natarswi hugs the shoreline of Lower Togue Pond and is located in Baxter State Park, home to awesome trails to hike, caves to explore, waterfalls to see, and peaks to climb.
Requirements:
- Must be 20 years of age or older (per state requirements).
- Be an enthusiastic, caring adult who is passionate about working with campers.
- Belief in the mission and core principles of Girl Scouting
- Passion and excitement for the outdoors.
- Willingness to obtain First Aid/CPR certification or be currently certified.
- Ability to prioritize the needs of campers and to communicate with and provide direction to campers and staff of varying age and skill levels.
- Ability to provide constant supervision of campers and help campers navigate emotional well-being during their time at overnight camp.
- Ability to work effectively within a team.
- Ability to share living quarters with other staff (may include directly on-ground, primitive camping, rustic cabins, platform tents, or lodges).
- Ability to establish and maintain boundaries with campers and fellow staff.
- Demonstrated maturity, sound judgment, integrity.
- Ability to go without electronic devices for several hours or days at a time while on duty (excluding medically necessary devices).
Physical requirements:
Ability and willingness to perform tasks that exert physical effort, which may involve bending, lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of moderate weight (up to 40 pounds). Regular standing and prolonged periods of walking on rough and uneven terrain at camp is required as is working in the heat, sun exposure, and other weather conditions.
Girl Scouts of Maine is an equal opportunity employer.
Job Types: Full-time, Temporary
Pay: $2,900.00 - $3,100.00 per year
Work Location: In person
Salary : $2,900 - $3,100
