Lifeguard Summer Camp at GIRL SCOUTS OF SOUTHEASTERN MICHIGAN – Columbus, Michigan

3 Openings for Summer Camp 2026

Position Summary:
To organize and supervise camp aquatic activities in a manner consistent with State of Michigan Licensing Rules, GSUSA Guidelines, and GSSEM Safety Activity Checkpoints.

Key Responsibilities:
• To incorporate opportunities for teaching courage, confidence, and character during daily interaction with campers and staff.
• To become familiar with age groups served and to organize and administer activities at the pool for each age level.
• To establish and enforce pool procedures in accordance with all applicable guidelines.
• To integrate aquatic activities or programs for special morning and evening events.
• To take responsibility for all aquatic equipment by proper use, cleanliness, and storage.
• To maintain a clean and healthy pool environment by ensuring that environments where campers participate in aquatics are clean, free of hazards, and bathrooms are sanitized daily.
• To take responsibility for accurate record keeping as required by the American Red Cross and State of Michigan records as related to training staff and teaching campers.
• To ensure that all equipment is inspected for safety daily and requests for repair or replacement are directed to the Director of Camps and Aquatic Supervisor promptly.
• To maintain a properly equipped first aid kit.
• Lead or assist with other programming as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Essential Requirements:
This position requires registration as a member of Girl Scouts of the U.S.A.
Hold the minimum certification of Lifeguard Shallow Water, First Aid, and CPR for the Professional Rescuer or ability to satisfactorily obtain necessary certification.

Equipment Used: Lifesaving equipment, buddy boards, pool vacuum, pool equipment, and standard cleaning equipment.

Physical Activities: Typing, reaching, talking, hearing, bending, stooping and repetitive motions, standing, swimming

Physical Demands: Ability to walk, stand, and sit for long periods of time during pool sessions while being engaged. Ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds in and out of the water.

Software: Microsoft Office Suite; Microsoft Outlook or equivalent calendaring systems

Visual Acuity Required: Moderate Acuity: Preparing and analyzing data and figures using computer.

Work Conditions: Activities occur both inside, outside and at all GSSEM satellite locations.