Current Job dates:
Currently recruiting for jobs that start between June 15th, 2024 and August 22nd, 2024.
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Girl Scouts of Oregon and Southwest Washington is looking for a seasonal Lifeguard for our Whispering Winds camp location this summer. As a Lifeguard at Girl Scouts camp, you'll spend your days supervising swimmers at the pool or lake and may be asked to canoe, kayak, or do other program activities with groups.
$25 per hour, July & August, 25-38 hours per week, based on your preference, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Wednesday - Sunday. On-site housing may be available for the right candidate who does not live in the area.
Responsibilities:
- Set up, maintain, and close program areas for use. Including pool and facility cleaning and maintenance.
- Provide scheduled program area time and activities.
- Ensure the safety of user groups during all pool activities. Instruct users in the safe use of facilities.
- Request/order needed program supplies and equipment within budget limitations.
- Support other program areas outside of pool opening hours, including small watercraft activities, archery, and low ropes, depending on your skills and interests. Certification/training may be provided.
- Support the camp ranger with facility cleaning and minor groundskeeping, such as raking, outside of pool opening hours.
Requirements:
Certifications and permits - possess or able to obtain by June 10, 2024. Must be valid and not expired.
- At least 18 years of age.
- Lifeguard certification.
- Child and Adult CPR/First Aid certification or higher.
- Skill and a passion for swimming and water-related activities.
- Strong swimmer. Able to pass the physical requirements of lifeguarding certification.
- Experience working with children, young adults, and adults.
- Ability to lift and carry up to 35 pounds.
- Walking and standing up to 80% of the time on flat or uneven terrain.
- Stooping, squatting, and bending.
- Reaching overhead and below shoulder level.
Preferred Skills:
- Small craft certification
- Archery certification
- Low ropes certification
Location: Camp Whispering Winds, Philomath, OR: This 220-acre camp is located in the lush hills of Kings Valley, northwest of Philomath and Corvallis, Oregon. The property has picturesque meadows, forests, a central lake, ponds, and a pool. Activities at Camp Whispering Winds include canoeing, archery, mountain biking, and a low ropes course. Rafting, tubing, and paddle-boarding activities are available nearby.
How to Apply
Please apply online through our Careers Page https://girlscoutsosw.bamboohr.com/careers