Summer Camp: Aquatics Leader

About the Role

Working at Camp Small Valley is a unique experience that can have a positive impact on you for the rest of your life. As the Summer Camp Aquatics Leader, you'll be responsible for oversight, planning, and facilitation of assigned activities, weekly progressive programming, and the inventory and maintenance of activity equipment. Your passion can make a difference in the lives of girls!

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement programming based on camp program goals, individual goals, assigned activities, and camp policies and procedures, in conjunction with the Summer Camp Program Supervisor.
• Meet regularly with the Summer Camp Program Supervisor to discuss programming needs.
• Communicate assigned activity and specific roles to other camp staff during activity time.
• Provide challenges that are age, ability, and readiness appropriate for multiple Girl Scout levels.
• Assist with the execution of the GSHPA crisis management plan for emergencies.
• Help coordinate and implement group living for the unit, including housekeeping and sanitation.
• Ensure the health and safety of campers in the unit activity area, including maintaining a well-equipped first aid kit and reporting accidents promptly.
• Keep written records and submit formal reports within established deadlines.
• Assist in the unit at the end of the activity day.
• Create and maintain activity inventory, and submit supply lists/needs to the Program Director.
• Abide by GSHPA code of conduct, rules, and expectations.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum hiring age of 21.
• Demonstrated ability to motivate girls to participate in and lead activities in a flexible, professional manner.
• Ability to respond to emergencies 24/7 when on camp property and follow GSHPA established emergency procedures.
• Current lifeguard certification (or approved equivalent) or ability to complete certification during pre-camp training (for Lifeguard Activity Leader).
• Experience creating weekly programs and lead schedules (for Activity Leader).
• Attend and complete all pre-camp training.
• Experience working with children is preferred.
• Ability to live and work outdoors in extreme weather conditions.
• Ability to walk a mile over uneven terrain.
• Visual and auditory ability to identify and respond to environmental and other hazards.
• Ability to adapt well to changing circumstances, direction, and strategy.
• Ability to lead and facilitate events and activities.
• Ability to work with diverse populations in a group setting.
• Strong verbal communication skills.
• Ability to pass required background checks.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends.
• Ability to lift at least 50 lbs.

GSHPA does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit-based factors.