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Girl Scouts of Colorado

Waterfront Lifeguard

Food Service & HospitalityConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeWoodland Park, CO, USA$480 - $530 /wk

About the Job

Requirements

  • A high school diploma or GED and at least one year of college or equivalent work experience are required.
  • Current certification or willingness to obtain Lifeguard Certification, First Aid/CPR, Child Abuse Mandated Reporter, Universal Standard Precautions, and Medication Administration certifications is required.
  • Proven waterfront skills, including swimming and watercraft, are required.
  • At least two years of experience in waterfront areas and safe practices with swimming, boating, and working near water are required.
  • Proven experience assessing a swimmer’s ability is required.
  • Ability to run programs 6–8 hours daily, 6–7 days per week is required.
  • Ability to work with individuals from diverse backgrounds is required.
  • Willingness to provide innovative and engaging program development and facilitation in an informal outdoor setting is required.
  • Must pass a criminal background check acceptable to GSCO standards.
  • Must be at least 18 years of age.
  • Must live on-site in shared housing.
  • Ability to work non-traditional hours, including evenings, weekends, extended overnight periods, and extended work hours up to 22 hours per day, is required.
  • Willingness to be on-call at all times for health, emergency purposes, camper supervision, and program implementation is required.
  • Ability to walk or hike more than two miles per day over uneven, unpaved terrain and carry, lift, or transfer at least 75 pounds is required.
  • Ability to hear, listen, see, sit, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, bend, use hands and fingers to handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, and balance is required.
  • Interpersonal ability to work tactfully and congenially with individuals with a range of moods and behaviors is required.

Responsibilities

  • Work on a team of 2–3 waterfront staff to plan and supervise waterfront activities, including swimming, canoeing, kayaking, and stand-up paddleboarding.
  • Assist the Program Director with daily upkeep and logs for equipment and property.
  • Maintain the cleanliness and organization of waterfront equipment and areas.
  • Assist with the care and management of program supplies and equipment, including storage, maintenance, cleanliness, and use, in coordination with team members.
  • Provide or support emergency procedures during on-site and off-site trip incidents.
  • Provide or support health and wellness practices.
  • Provide assistance or coverage to additional operational and program staff as needed, including cabin, health, site, kitchen, and housekeeping staff.
  • Instruct and supervise waterfront activities for groups of varying sizes, ensuring safety and adapting activities to participants’ needs.
  • During waterfront activities or when assigned, act in loco parentis and guide campers during overnight camp sessions.
  • Support and counsel campers in daily living, camp activities, and developing peer relationships.
  • Train and orient staff in the proper use of specialized areas and materials and in program delivery.
  • Verify waterfront and general staff competence before assigning them to waterfront activities or supervisory roles, and monitor their performance throughout the season.
  • Manage administrative responsibilities in a timely and independent manner.
  • Work with other staff to develop and review daily, weekly, and activity schedules based on camp programming, camper planning, and camp goals.
  • Provide and participate in camper and staff feedback forms for camp strategic planning as needed.
  • Participate in regular staff meetings and training for planning, communication resolution, and assignments.
  • Coordinate and communicate schedules to campers and staff as needed.
  • Conduct ongoing observations to ensure leadership and program-delivery goals and expectations are positive and appropriate.
  • Use digital systems including Slack, Instagram, and Facebook.
  • Respect confidential information pertaining to staff, volunteers, and campers.
  • Follow policies, procedures, and standards set by the American Camping Association, Girl Scouts Safety Activity Checkpoints, Colorado Department of Health and Human Services, and other certifying industry organizations.
  • Occasionally carry out or assist with additional tasks beyond those listed in the job description.
  • Support Girl Scouts of Colorado’s commitments to pluralism and diversity throughout the organization and communities served.
  • Contribute to positive relationships between diverse racial, ethnic, and social groups and between employees and volunteers.

Desired Qualifications

  • Preferred experience or desire working with children.
  • Preferred experience working in an outdoor program or camp setting.

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