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Aquatics Director (Webelos/Cub Scout) Job Description

Camp Description

Camp Ross is a Webelos BSA Camp within the Goshen Scout Reservation, located among the Blue Ridge Mountains of Goshen Virginia, and is operated by the National Capital Area Council, BSA. Camp Ross Aquatics programs take place on 450-acre Lake Merriweather, and feature instructional programs on swimming, boating, and more. For more information on GSR Camps and programs, please visit www.gotogoshen.org

Dates of employment:

• June 10, 2023 to August 8, 2023

Work weeks last from Sunday - Friday, with one night off during the week, and Saturdays off after participant departure. There may be an opportunity for an extra week of employment, from June 4, 2023 – June 9, 2023, to assist in a reservation wide facilities week, if offered by the Camp Director.

Compensation:

• Salary starts at $320/week
• Room and board: Tent quarters with electricity are provided in the “staff site”. Laundry facilities are on-site. All meals, Sunday Brunch - Saturday Brunch, are provided. Staff will receive a seasonal employee discount to the NCAC Scout Store for their staff uniform parts.

Essential Functions:

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Must be a registered member of the Boy Scouts of America, or willing to become registered.
• Certified in American Red Cross First Aid and CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers and Health Care Providers, or being willing to obtain at the camp’s expense.
• Possess a current BSA National Camping School certification for “Aquatics Instructor” or be willing to attend at camp’s expense.
• Be physically able to act quickly in emergencies, effectively communicate, and clearly understand oral and written communications.
• Possess superb leadership and managerial capabilities and have a high degree of personal integrity and dependability.
• Willing to complete a variety of other BSA trainings (included but not limited to Youth Protection Training and Weather Hazards).

Specific Responsibilities:

• Supervise, train, and motivate the waterfront staff in all aquatics activities
• Offer a quality aquatics program to include Cub Scout awards, boating, swimming, and the use of water features (trampoline)
• The maintenance, inventory, security, safety, and use of all aquatic equipment.
• Set-up and takedown of all camp aquatics facilities
• Classify all campers according to their swimming ability during check-in and as needed
• Submit staff evaluations for aquatics staff as requested, and a written evaluation of all waterfront staff at the close of camp
• Submit a complete inventory of all on-hand aquatics materials and equipment, to include the serviceable condition of each, and recommendations for replacement of those supplies needed for next year’s summer camp operation
• Exemplify the Scout Oath and Law. Support Boy Scouts of America (BSA) policies and the Aims and Methods of Scouting. Strive to provide a program that is exciting, dynamic and appealing to today’s youth; that meets the needs of the youth and the units attending camp; and that is fun and safe.
• Support and participate in camp wide programs, as required.
• Other duties as assigned by the Program Director or Camp Director.

How to Apply

To apply for this position, please complete the Staff Job Application at https://www.gotogoshen.org/information/goshen-staff/.

Job Type: Temporary

Pay: From $320.00 per week

Benefits:

• Employee discount

Application Question(s):

• Are you willing to live on site during the period of employment (room and board provided)?

License/Certification:

• First Aid Certification (Preferred)
• CPR Certification (Preferred)
• Lifeguard Training (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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