What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lifeguard, Jockey Hollow Summer Camp position at Girl Scouts of Northern New Jersey?
Description
Girl Scouts of Northern New Jersey is looking for energetic, fun, organized, and caring staff to provide memorable experiences to girls in a safe and engaging Summer Camp environment! At Jockey Hollow, there are 212 pristine acres to explore and enjoy. With a large "L"-shaped swimming pool, Low Ropes Challenge Course and Zip Line, beautiful equestrian center, archery range, playing field, and adventurous hiking trails, the fun is endless!
The Lifeguard will provide campers with organized and educational waterfront programs safely. Programs include swimming classes, boating classes and free swim periods
Immediate Supervisor: Pool Director
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Attend all sessions required of position at Pre-Camp Orientation
- Must follow and enforce all safety rules and regulations of the waterfront.
- Must follow the guidelines of the American Red Cross in swimming instruction procedures.
- Must be always alert to the campers in the water and their needs.
- Must assist with the buddy system and checks.
- Lead or assist in leading swimming lessons.
- Keep the Pool Director posted on any problems regarding pool procedures.
- Responsible for keeping the pool area clean.
- Responsible for the care and maintenance of pool equipment.
- Takes an active part in all camp activities.
- Assists the Program Director and the unit staff with rainy day programs.
- Must learn and perform emergency procedures effectively.
- Promote high camper and staff moral
- Maintains an elevated level of efficiency by participating in all scheduled activities, in-service training (practice drills, endurance swimming).
- Must wear uniform bathing suit, shorts, whistle, and identifiable waterfront lifeguard shirt while on duty (shirt provided Jockey Hollow Day Camp).
- Follow all procedures established in the Camp Communicable Disease Plan.
- If 18 years old or older, must be able to stay and sleep over for at least one out of the three overnights
- Performs other duties as requested by Pool Director and Camp Director.
Requirements
Job Requirements
- Minimum Age: 16
- Current American Red Cross certificate for Lifeguarding/First Aid/CPR/AED AND American Red Cross Waterfront Skills certificate
- Ability to follow directions from Waterfront Director and enforce Girl Scout, ACA and NJ Youth Camp Safety procedures.
- Ability to learn and effectively perform emergency procedures
- Provide instruction and lifeguard for boating/swimming programs.
- Individuals must be safety conscious and have sound judgement.
Physical Requirements
- Walking, standing, bending, stooping, reaching and ability to lift and move up to 30 pounds.
- Daily exposure to seasonal weather conditions.
- Must be able to work in a rustic camp environment with limited access to electricity, cell phone service and internet.
Daily Rate: $115 (new staff) - $125 per day (returning staff). This is based on a 7.5 hour work day, which translates to $15.33 - $16.67 hourly respectively.
Girl Scouts of Northern New Jersey is an Equal Opportunity Employer, drug free workplace, and complies with ADA regulations as applicable.
Salary : $15 - $17
