Marine Landing Camp Counselor/Lifeguard - Girl Scouts Greater LA

Length of Work Assignment: May 2024-August 2024

Position Summary

The Camp Counselor provides most of the camper facing GSGLA ...Qualifications (Minimum Education and Experience)

Valid Lifeguard and CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers Certification by the start of camp.

Valid lifeguard certification for the duration of summer.

Completed waterfront module training.

GSGLA-sponsored training is available.

Must be 18 years of age or a High School Graduate by the start of camp.  

Must be committed to work the entire camp season and attend all pre-camp trainings.

Documented experience teaching or interacting with youth programs. 

Must submit health history form prior to first day of work. 

Must be committed to work the entire camp season and attend all pre-camp trainings. 

Additional Organizational Requirements

Subscribe to the principles of the Girl Scout Movement.

Demonstrate a strong work ethic, integrity, and honesty in all professional situations.

Possess a positive attitude with a strong work ethic, integrity. honesty, and sense of humor.

Must be flexible, adaptable, and willing to thrive in an ever changing/fast-paced environment

Develop and maintain sensitivity to employee diversity in the workplace.

Behave in ways that demonstrate respectful treatment of other employees, volunteers, and girls.

Practice pluralism and be inclusive with the services provided.

Compliance with State-mandated reporter requirements is an essential function of this position.

Attend GSGLA signature events and certain other activities/events (including cookie cupboards, etc.) as assigned.

Abide by a duty of loyalty to GSGLA and give preference to the business and mission of GSGLA over that of other organizations and your own business interests. 

Physical Requirements

The incumbent must have the ability to visually monitor and physically assist campers weighing up to 200 lbs.

May lift to 50 lbs. periodically. If more, the incumbent must request assistance.

The incumbent must be able to perform this job safely, without endangering the health or safety of him/herself or others. 

The incumbent must possess endurance including prolonged standing, some bending, stooping, and stretching. 

The camp operates with daily exposure to various weather conditions and animals such as bugs, marine life, and other wilderness animals common to the area. 

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Access & Advocacy Statement

Girl Scouts of Greater Los Angeles is committed to building a diverse staff that reflects the communities we work alongside, and we value equity and inclusion in our workplace. We encourage applications from individuals in all groups and communities, different walks of life, and those belonging to communities historically excluded. As an organization committed to making the world a better place, it is essential that we incorporate a diverse, equitable and inclusive lens into all aspects of our work. We encourage applicants with a global perspective and a commitment to values around diversity, equity, and inclusion to apply.

Vaccination Policy

Girl Scouts of Greater Los Angeles requires its employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19, subject to certain exemptions as required by law. New hires working at Girl Scouts of Greater Los Angeles must be fully vaccinated upon hire. Please contact the People & Culture Department for a copy of the vaccination policy.

The preceding functions have been provided as examples of the types of work performed by employees assigned to this job classification. Management reserves the right to add, modify, change or rescind work assignments.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.   Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.