Girl Scout Council of Greater Long Beach – Posted February 21, 2008
Summary:
Responsible for the implementation of the aquatics and boating program, and waterfront operations. Provides quality day camp program, ensures emotional and physical safety of campers, and encourages the success of every girl at camp.
Position Title:Life Guard/Boating Specialist/Unit Leader
Position Reports to: Day Camp Director
FLSA Status: Temporary Employee/Seasonal
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- • Participates in the development and implementation of waterfront activities
- • Participates in the development and implementation of unit activities and all camp activities
- • Supervise campers’ participation in structured and unstructured waterfront activities and day camp activities
- • Maintains high standards of health and safety in all activities for campers and staff
- • Assure campers are properly supervised at all times; be aware of and implement safety guidelines
- • Maintains effective relationships with staff and campers
- • Demonstrate sensitivity to the needs of campers served
- • Interact appropriately with campers in a variety of situations
- • Appropriately model behavior and use positive behavior-management techniques - enthusiasm, sense of humor, patience, and self-control.
- • Actively participate in staff trainings and meetings
- • Assists in the care of waterfront equipment, facilities and supplies
- • Overnight activities may be required
Qualifications:
- • Minimum age, 18 years old
- • Willingness to promote and encourage the Girl Scout philosophy
- • Experience and demonstrated ability in working with children of different ages, backgrounds, and interests
- • Be willing and able to obtain current American Red Cross Lifeguard or equivalents, First Aid and CPR certifications
- • Ability to work in a team setting with people of various ethnic, religious and economic backgrounds
- • Current member or willing to be a current member of the Girl Scouts of Greater Long Beach
- • Ability to visually monitor waterfront area
- • Ability to demonstrate proper waterfront techniques, including safety procedures
- • Ability to lift and move weight of 55lbs or more
We are seeking motivated individuals who are focused and committed to
making a difference in the lives of girls everywhere.
Compesation: $9.00-10.00 an hour
Application process: Submit resume and/or application to:
Girl Scout Council of Greater Long Beach
Manager, Member Services Program - Teresa Heston
P.O. Box 8215
Long Beach, CA 90808
FAX 562-429-2751 or e-mail THeston@gscglb.org
Subject line: : Life Guard/Boating Specialist - Summer Camp Positions. All applicants who have submitted resumes will be considered; however, only the best-qualified candidates will be interviewed.
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Girl Scout Council of Greater Long Beach is a forward-thinking and well-managed organization. Our services bring girls together in a variety of settings. Girls learn the importance of making good decisions, the value of goal setting, the spirit of teamwork, and the excitement of accomplishment. Girl Scouting builds girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place. |
