Description:
Sleepaway Camp – Lifeguard/Activity Assistant
Are you passionate about creating meaningful experiences for youth? Join our team at Camp Conowingo, a 600-acre sleepaway camp in Conowingo, Maryland, located along the Susquehanna River. Camp staff guide campers through activities, foster belonging, and build community while connecting with nature.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
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Lead and support camp activities and special events while actively ensuring camper safety
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Provide safety instruction and supervision for waterfront, archery, and ropes activities
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Uphold Girl Scout safety standards, including required ratios during specialized activities
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Assess camper and staff swim abilities at the start of each session
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Maintain and care for archery, ropes, and waterfront equipment; report repairs as needed
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Support daily camp operations, including opening/closing procedures and all-camp events
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Adapt to changing situations with flexibility and a positive attitude
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Promote the values and mission of Girl Scouts, including diversity, equity, and inclusion
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Participate in staff training, meetings, in-service opportunities, and post-camp clean-up
General Qualifications for All Camp Staff
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Flexible, adaptable, and able to thrive in a fast-paced camp environment
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Able to work effectively with diverse groups of campers and adults
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Team-oriented, able to take initiative, and follow direction as needed
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Enthusiastic about the outdoors and comfortable living in a rustic setting
Time Commitment
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Seasonal, live-on-site position
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Includes paid staff training and camp clean-up
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Two hours of scheduled time off daily and one day off per week
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Appointment includes pre-camp training
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One scheduled day off per week (typically Saturday)
Requirements:
Skills, Education, and/or Relevant Experience
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Must be 18 years or older
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Current Lifeguard Certification with Waterfront Module, or willingness to complete training during paid pre-camp training
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Archery and Ropes certifications preferred (training provided if needed)
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Current CPR and First Aid certification, or willingness to obtain
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Strong interpersonal and communication skills with youth and adults
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Physical stamina to work active, extended days in an outdoor environment
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Ability to identify and respond quickly to safety hazards and emergencies
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Preferred experience or certification in additional activities (ropes, archery, boating, etc.)
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Must pass required background, fingerprint, and drug screenings
Compensation
$2,310 - $2,380 for 7 week camp season
