Position Overview
Provide high quality aquatics-based opportunities for all participants while fostering an environment of fun and creating memories that will last a lifetime.
Key Responsibilities
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Lead department staff, including admin items such as scheduling and training
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Teach aquatics-based merit badges and lessons; presenting to group sizes of 2-24 youth
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Turn in advancement paperwork to supervisor in a timely manner
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Assist with the set-up, maintenance, and take down of program areas
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Provide First Aid as needed
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Model the Scout Oath and Law in daily interactions
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Maintain a clean, organized, inspected, neat, and safe work area
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Perform additional duties assigned by SBR leadership
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Abide by policies and procedures outlined in the SBR staff handbook
Qualifications
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Minimum age: 18+
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Current lifeguard certification (Red Cross etc.) - provided
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Required 1+ yr. leading teams, prefer 1+ Summit employment
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Preferred: Previous training experience
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Willing to become a registered Scouting America member (includes background screening)
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Comfortable using Microsoft Teams for daily work-related communication
PhysicalPractical Requirements
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Ability to stand, walk, swim, and paddle up to 8 hours daily and ability to lift/move up to 50 pounds
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Complete the Annual Health and Medical Record, including height/weight guidelines
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Housing: 10'x12' platform tent in Staff Camp | Uniform: Summit Staff Uniform | Work Hours: 45-55
Desired Traits
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High emotional intelligence (such as self/social awareness and team dynamics)
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Positive and cheerful attitude with a strong customer-service focus
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Adaptability in a fast-paced environment with ability to learn/develop hard and soft skills
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Ability to connect with individuals from diverse age groups, maturity, and backgrounds
