POSITION SUMMARY: 

Responsible for the safety and delivery of all aquatic programs at Camp. They are responsible for guarding for recreational swims and assisting with the general camp program. They are responsible for the supervision and care of campers during designated/specific activities and facilitating the delivery of aquatic programs within a unit/small group. 

MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Participates in the daily implementation of the aquatics program. Works cooperatively with Aquatics Director to enrich all-camp and aquatic programs including swimming, and rainy-day activities to facilitate general camp operations.
• Assists Aquatics Director to develop, follow and enforce all waterfront safety measures and emergency procedures to ensure all health, safety and program standards are always followed in compliance with state regulations, ACA Standards, Girl Scout Safety Activity Checkpoints, and GSOFCT Policies.
• Participates in all staff training, including in-service and pre-camp skills trainings.
• Follow Camp Staff Personnel Policies.
• Assists the Aquatics Director in assessing swimming skills of all campers for classification, ensuring that every participant in their assigned camp facility has been through a swim assessment.
• Maintains health and safety standards for campers, staff, and self. Report accidents and files incident reports promptly with the Aquatics Director and/or their designee.
• Responsible for the care and use of camp aquatics equipment as assigned.
• Participates in all emergency drills including, but not limited to, aquatics emergencies.
• Always maintains professional camper/staff relationships.
• Monitors water quality as appropriate to the facility. Keep records, reports, and maintenance requisitions as assigned.
• Must have the ability to work 9am-4pm, Mon-Fri plus a Saturday or Sunday 8 hour shift (alternating between Oxford and Weston).  
• Participates in a weekly family swim in and movie night, 
• Other duties as assigned

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES:

•  Must be at least 18 years of age.
•  Ability to demonstrate his/her competency in both lifeguarding and swimming skills.
•  Ability to work and communicate with a diverse group of staff and campers (background/abilities) to encourage full participation in Girl Scouting.
•  The ideal candidate will possess experience which relates to job responsibilities including experience in camping, swimming, group leadership, and organizational skills and experience working with children.    

EDUCATION:

High School graduate or equivalent preferred. 

CERTIFICATIONS:

Lifeguard certification as applicable to the facility, AED/CPR for the Professional Rescuer, and First Aid certifications are required. 

Water Safety Instructor preferred.