Position Summary:

Girl Scouts of Western Washington is excited to give you the opportunity to join our Seasonal Team at Camp River Ranch. Camp River Ranch, located at the foothills of the Cascades in Carnation, Washington; followed by 3 weeks of summer fun at Camp St. Albans, at the base of the Olympic mountains on Lake Devereaux in Allyn, Washington. Camp staff will attend paid staff training and will receive assistance to move between camp properties during the week we changeover in July.

This is a Seasonal Full - Time position paying $600.00 to $625.00 per week. This position requires that you live on Camp for the Summer.

The Boating Specialist works directly with the Waterfront Director to ensure a safe and fun environment for boating at Camp River Ranch. The Boating Specialist spends their days supervising the staff and campers during the boating activities at the camp waterfront, including, but not limited to, canoes, kayaks, or other boating activities with a group. The Boating Specialist also sleeps in overnight camp units to help supervise campers in the evening and participate in various aspects of camp life with that unit, when not at waterfront they will provide as needed support to Unit Counselors. The Boating Specialist adds to the harmonious camp operations by exhibiting positive camper engagement.

Paid Summer Staff Training, including but not limited to:

• Mental Health First Aide Certification
• First Aide/CPR Certification
• AND SO MUCH MORE!

Benefits:

• Living on camp during summer season
• Meals are provided during training and when camp is in session
• FREE T-Shirt!
• Girl Scout Store Discount

General Responsibilities:

• Ensure work areas and activities are safe and meet the requirements of the American Camp Association and Girl Scouts of Western Washington
• Responsible for boating and lifeguarding in accordance with American Red Cross Certification standards, American Camp Association standards and Girl Scout Safety Activity Checkpoints
• Maintain visual and auditory awareness of all participants in assigned waterfront area
• Teach and ensure camp staff are teaching appropriate techniques for boating and using boating equipment
• When not at waterfront, assist Unit Counselors with supervision of campers during various activities including wake-up, kapers, meals, camp activities, bedtime and nighttime duties
• Encourage respect for others, the environment, and personal property
• Observe and assess camper behavior for appropriateness, enforce safety regulations and emergency procedures and apply appropriate behavior-management techniques
• Participate in all aspects of camp life, including meals, overnight camping trips, activities, campfire, staff training, meetings, clean-up of camp, and camp closing
• Complete paperwork in a timely fashion, including Incident Reports and evaluations
• Carry out established duties regarding camper health, safety, and program goals
• Communicate clearly with supervising staff
• Set a good example by demonstrating maturity, good communication techniques, cleanliness, good hygiene, punctuality, sportsmanship, sharing, and following rules among other traits.
• Responsible for checking that the boating and waterfront facilities, equipment, and supplies are maintained in the best possible working order, along with reporting any repairs needed to appropriate camp staff
• Assume other duties and responsibilities as delegated.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

• At least 18 years of age
• American Red Cross Waterfront Lifeguard certification (or approved equivalent under Girl Scout Safety Activity Checkpoints and the American Camp Association) or equivalent or willingness to obtain
• American Red Cross Small Craft Safety Certified in Canoeing, Kayaking and Boating (or approved equivalent under Girl Scout Safety Activity Checkpoints and the American Camp Association) or willingness to obtain
• Possess the strength and endurance required to perform rescues in cold water
• Exhibits mature decision-making
• Exhibits good judgment and risk management assessment skills
• Ability to work with, communicate with and teach children ages six through seventeen
• Continuous ability to work well on a team
• Visual and auditory ability to identify and respond to environmental and other hazards related to waterfront activities
• Ability to hike 5 miles of uneven terrain
• Enthusiasm, sense of humor, patience, and self-control
• Ability to receive instruction and supervision

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience supervising swimmers and boaters at a lakefront or similar environment
• Experience using canoes, using row boats, kayaks and/or stand-up paddle boards in a flat-water environment
• Experience teaching boating techniques and equipment usage
• Experience as a lifeguard
• Previous overnight camp experience
• Knowledge of Girl Scouts and Girl Scout camp preferred
• Ability to communicate and work with staff and campers from diverse backgrounds in a productive and collaborative way
• Comfort with and ability to perform various camp activities outside of waterfront

Girl Scouts of Western Washington values diversity, equity and inclusion and we foster a welcoming, inclusive work environment. We are an equal opportunity employer and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, national origin, gender, veteran status, sexual orientation (heterosexuality, homosexuality, bisexuality and gender expression of identity), marital status or the presence of any physical, sensory, or mental disability, or any other protected classification under applicable laws. AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Job Types: Contract, Temporary

Pay: $600.00 - $625.00 per week

Benefits:

• Employee discount

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Overnight shift
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Carnation, WA 98014: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Childcare: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• First Aid Certification (Preferred)
• CPR Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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