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Summer 2024 - Camp Burnt Gin - Lifeguard Counselor - 158733
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This position is responsible for the supervision and daily care for up to eight campers with physical disabilities and/or chronic illnesses. This includes but not limited to:
- Explain safety regulations and camp policies to campers and create a safe environment for all camp residents.
- Live in a cabin with campers, assure campers are supervised at all times, and promote socialization skills, as well as adjust to camp life.
- Assist campers with activities of daily living which may include, feeding, bathing, changing, and/or other hygiene related tasks.
- Guide campers through the daily camp schedule, while providing assistance in all activities so each camper can fully participate.
This position is responsible for the operation and supervision of the camp’s aquatic program. This includes and not limited to:
- Check pool and boating equipment daily for safety and report any repair needs.
- Serve as a lifeguard during all aquatic activities such as camp instructional swim, camp free swim, and boating.
- Test and classify the swimming abilities of campers and staff, while assisting with swim instructions.
- Assist in daily cleaning of boat house, pool house, and pool.
- Assist with assigned cabin group for the session, when not involved in aquatic activities.
- Participate in a weeklong staff orientation/training.
- Assist with the task required to open and close camp, and the daily activities required to maintain a clean facility.
- Attend staff meetings when not on cabin duty.
- Participate in all aspects of Camp Burnt Gin programing such as singing during mealtimes, morning motivation and movement, committee work, mid-morning activities, swimming and boating, and evening programs.
- Create awards to be presented to campers, write parent letters to be sent to camper’s parents and/or guardians, and do an evaluation form for camper’s charts.
Requirements
Requirements to qualify for this position are:
- Possess current Lifeguard Training Certification, American Red Cross CPR for Professional Rescuers, and standard First Aid Certification
- Possess the ability and willingness to be a positive role model, desire to work with children in an outdoor setting, and embody the camp's core values: Committing to a Culture of Safety, Embracing Service, Inspiring Innovation, Promoting Teamwork, Pursuing Excellence and Advancing Equity.
- Possess good judgment, visual and auditory ability to supervise campers and/identify/respond to any environmental hazard or emergency.
- Be able to interact effectively with individuals and groups, respecting social and cultural diversity, and maintaining appropriate boundaries.
Qualifications
Normal Work Schedule: This position is located at Camp Burnt Gin in Sumter County and is a residential position. Because it is residential camp staff are required to live at camp while in session and provide 24-hour supervision and care of campers. Staff have scheduled days off in between the sessions. Workdays vary according to the summer schedule.SC DHEC is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employing agency. We are committed to a diverse workforce. SC DHEC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.
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