Job Overview
Employment Type
Temporary
Work Schedule
On-call
Weekend Shifts
Benefits
Paid Time Off
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Flexible Schedule
Employee assistance program
Professional development opportunities
Camp staff housing
Job Description
Girl Scouts of Western Washington is a long-standing organization dedicated to empowering young girls and youth who identify with the Girl Scout experience in Western Washington. Established in 1912, the organization has over a century of commitment to creating safe, inclusive, and supportive spaces for youth to develop courage, confidence, and character. Girl Scouts of Western Washington focuses on nurturing future leaders who are ready to make a positive impact in their communities and the world at large. The organization emphasizes diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging, welcoming all youth regardless of race, gender identity, sexual orientation, or physical and mental... Show More
Job Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- At least 21 years of age
- Experience working with youth 6-17 years old
- Experience working in a summer camp setting or similar
- Experience supervising staff
- Experience lifeguarding and boating on lakefronts and/or tidal, saltwater based waterfronts
- Comfortable working in a camp setting with variable work hours including on-call, overnight, and weekend duties
- Ability to pass swimming skills assessment including 550 yards swim, 2 minutes tread water, surface dive to 10 feet and retrieve 10-pound object, swim 5 yards submerged retrieving dive rings
- Ability to work under pressure
- Ability to walk over uneven terrain and lift up to 35lbs
- Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging
- Willingness to obtain necessary certifications if not already held
- Satisfactory criminal background check
Job Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
- At least 21 years old
- Experience working with youth aged 6-17
- Experience working in a summer camp setting or similar
- Experience supervising staff
- Experience lifeguarding and boating on lakefront or tidal/saltwater waterfronts
- Knowledge of the Girl Scout program preferred
- Experience managing waterfront programs preferred
- Valid driver’s license and clean driving record with willingness to transport campers and staff
- Current or willingness to obtain American Red Cross Waterfront Lifeguarding certification
- Current or willingness to obtain certification for instructing youth in canoes, kayaks, rowboats, sailboats, or paddleboards
- Current or willingness to obtain American Red Cross Lifeguard Management certification
- Current or willingness to obtain Youth Mental Health First Aid certification
- Satisfactory criminal background check
Job Duties
- Oversee the day-to-day planning and delivery of water-based programming based on camp goals, outcomes, and marketed activities
- Coordinate weekly scheduling, observation, and evaluation of boating specialists and lifeguards, providing feedback through scheduled one-on-one meetings
- Oversee waterfront equipment management including pre- and post-season inventories, daily safety inspections, and submitting requests for repairs or replacement equipment as needed
- Develop and oversee the implementation of weekly waterfront schedules in coordination with department directors
- Assist in the training of summer camp staff in appropriate roles for waterfront support, program safety, and policy understanding including regular skill assessments and weekly in-service trainings
- Assist in managing overall camp operation at the direction of the Camp Director
- Support and participate in camp activities such as meals, games, and campfires
- Perform general camp operations duties including check-in and check-out, bus supervision, camp cleaning, season opening and closing tasks, and paperwork completion
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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