GIRL SCOUTS OF CENTRAL TEXAS

Job Title: Camp Kachina Health and Safety Assistantt

FLSA Status: Seasonal Staff Summer Camp Staff

Department: Camp Services

Reports to: Camp Kachina Manager

Location: GSCTX Camp Kachina

Number of positions: 1

Weekly Rate: Starting at $500-D.O.E.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure work areas and activities are safe and meet the requirements of the American Camp Association, Texas State Health Department, CDC, and GSCTX.
• Responsible for ensuring the cleaning and sanitizing of camp communal spaces and equipment according to established guidelines and best practices.
• Promote and support Girl Scout program philosophies of the GSUSA & GSCTX.
• Responsible for maintaining camp cleaning supplies and equipment, including maintaining an accurate inventory and ordering supplies as needed through the camp manager.
• Responsible for being accessible at all times for deployment around camp as needed to maintain optimal camper and staff health and safety.
• Responsible for general cleaning supervision of the entire camp.
• Ensure the safety of all campers during their stay at Girl Scouts of Central Texas camps by following all policies, procedures, and protocols.
• Assist the Health and Safety Manager with the running of the Health Center, including but not limited to: paperwork and documentation, preparing of med call, assisting during med calls and first aid calls, and with unit inspections
• Assisting with check in of campers, either with med line paperwork collection or with other aspects of the check in process.
• Provide quality camper experience that resolves concerns in a timely manner.
• Promote Girl Scouting in a positive manner to the public and co-workers.
• Assume other duties and responsibilities as assigned, including participation in camper activities such as (but not limited to): cook out, check in, check out, all camp activities, themed days or meals, and duties at meals.
• Assuming other duties as directed by the camp manager, which may be in other capacities on camp.
• Assisting with daily, weekly, and end of season camp cleaning responsibilities

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be 18 years of age by June 1, 2023.
• Adheres to the Personnel Policies for Summer Camp Staff.
• Current certification in American Red Cross Standard First Aid and American Red Cross AED/CPR or American Heart Association CPR encouraged.
• EMT or CNA preferred.
• Ability to stimulate interest in basic cleanliness, health education, and safety best practices.
• Ability to adapt to various camp work situations in a variety of weather.
• Experience with public health safety protocols preferred.
• Proven emotional stability needed to follow disinfection, cleanliness and safety standards with good judgment.
• Ability to inspire confidence in children and staff.
• Knowledgeable in safe use and storage of cleaning supplies and other sanitization chemicals.
• Fluent in English and Spanish is preferred.
• Must reside on camp property.
• Camp experience is preferred.
• Exhibits mature and responsible behavior at all times

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Frequent sitting, standing, walking, bending and twisting upper body.
• Capable of lifting up to 50lbs.
• Capable of heavy labor activities both inside and outside.

ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS

• Continuous outdoor activity and exposure to weather.
• Willingness to live in a camp setting and work irregular hours with limited equipment and facilities, with daily exposure to sun, heat, and insects.
• Willingness to live in camp facilities that may not have AC

OTHER WORKING CONDITIONS

• Continuous requirement for professional demeanor and appropriate camp staff attire at all times.
• A criminal background check is required.
• Continuous work as a team member and ability to work independently with some supervision.
• Frequent work under stress and under pressure of deadlines with overlapping projects.
• Continuous ability to work well with others.

Important Note: The information contained in this job description is intended to outline the general nature and scope of work being performed by an employee assigned to this position. It is not intended to be construed as a contract, or as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and capabilities required of a person employed in this capacity. Job descriptions are subject to change at the discretion of the Girl Scouts of Central Texas.

Girl Scouts of Central Texas is an EOE Employer