Camp Lakota Paramedic / EMT Camp Health Staff
Position Type: Nonexempt (Seasonal Temporary)
Camp Season Dates: early June mid August
Job Location: Camp Lakota Frazier Park
Daily Rate: $130
Position Summary

The Health Assistant, under the supervision of the Helth Director and under the standing orders and technical direction of a licensed physician in the nearby community, is responsible for overseeing and promoting the general health, safety, and sanitation of the campers, staff, and entire camp. The Health Assistant will help distribute medicaitons, assist campers with all health realated needs. Camp Lakota is a Girl Scout overnight camp that serve girls in grades 2-12. Girl Scouting builds girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place.

Council Overview
Established in Los Angeles in 1922, Girl Scouts of Greater Los Angeles (GSGLA), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, serves 32,000 girls in partnership with nearly 16,000 adult members and volunteers throughout the communities of Los Angeles County, and parts of Kern and San Bernardino Counties. GSGLA is the largest girl-serving nonprofit agency in Los Angeles, with programs in entrepreneurship, life skills, outdoor, and STE(A)M, building girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place.

GSGLA Values
Our core values represent how we behave on a day-to-day basis. These values are the specific behaviors that are expected, encouraged, and rewarded within our GSGLA culture.

• INTEGRITY: We do what we say we are going to do. We strive for our highest quality work and commit to doing whats right even when its difficult.
• CLARITY OF PURPOSE: We commit to and stay focused on the goals and priorities of GSGLA and hold ourselves responsible for keeping the girl at the center of everything we do.
• ACCOUNTABILITY: We accept personal responsibility for our work, and we hold others accountable. We can be relied upon and can rely on others. We commit to mutual understanding and mutual problem solving and embrace the necessary tough conversations.
• RESPECT: We practice respect by caring for the worth of ourselves, others, the environment, property, and policies. We listen well and honor diversity in ideas without judgements.

GSGLA Lakota Overnight Camp

The Girl Scouts of Greater Los Angeles Camp Lakota is a state of the art, recently updated residential camp. Located just 90 miles from downtown Los Angeles, this premier camp site will host a full summer camp season. The camp will focus on providing a stand-out girl-led experience for campers of all ages and communities across our 6, 272 square mile footprint. The camp offers a variety of specialty activities including a high ropes challenge course, horseback riding, swimming, and archery.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities
1. Ensure that camp staff and campers know and follow safety and educational procedures during camp programs.

• Ensure that ACA standards, state codes, and guidelines from GSGLA are being followed.
• Follow and uphold all safety and security rules and procedures.
• Set a good example to campers and others regarding general camp procedures and practices including sanitation, schedule, and sportsmanship.
• Provide guidelines for programs utilizing camp equipment.
• Ensure campers and staff follow safety procedures in all program areas.

2. Assist in the management and care of the physical facilities and equipment in all program areas.

• Assist in daily checks of area and equipment for safety, cleanliness, and in good repair.
• Ensure that program areas are kept fee of hazards and debris.

3. Supervise and evaluate Activity Supervisors and Specialists to develop and implement all facets of camp program activities.

• Regularly monitor work of Activity Supervisors/Specialists.
• Provide feedback and guidance to Activity Supervisors/Specialists.
• Provide recommendations and concerns to Camp Director regarding staff performances.
• Participate enthusiastically in all camp activities, providing support and guidance to those assigned as leaders.
• Maintain clear and positive written and verbal communication with all camp staff.

4. Develop and implement schedules and records for all areas of camp program and facilities.

• Support staff in the creation of program and activity schedules.
• Develop and supervise staff schedule for programs and activities.
• Collect and evaluate records; report and evaluate camp program and activity areas.

5. Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications (Minimum Education and Experience)

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Experience in both children and adult illness/injury care.
• College degree preferred.
• Documented progressive supervisory experience.
• Documented experience in senior staff roles at organized camps, especially overnight camps.
• Ability to drive, possession of a valid drivers license, and clean DMV record.
• Must be able to obtain or become certified in First Aid/CPR prior to first day of work.
• Must submit health history form prior to first day of work.
• Ability to pass a background check.
• Must be committed to work the entire camp season and attend all pre-camp trainings.
• Ability to live onsite acting as an on-duty supervisor for the duration of the camp season.

Additional Organizational Requirements

• Subscribe to the principles of the Girl Scout Movement.
• Demonstrate a strong work ethic, integrity and honesty in all professional situations.
• Possess a positive attitude with strong work ethic, integrity. honesty, and sense of humor.
• Must be flexible, adaptable and willing to thrive in an ever changing/fast-paced environment
• Develop and maintain sensitivity to employee diversity in the workplace.
• Behave in ways that demonstrate respectful treatment of other employees, volunteers and girls.
• Practice pluralism and be inclusive with the services provided.
• Compliance with State-mandated reporter requirements is an essential function of this position.
• Attend GSGLA signature events and certain other activities/events (including cookie cupboards, etc.) as assigned.
• Abide by a duty of loyalty to GSGLA and give preference to the business and mission of GSGLA over that of other organizations and your own business interests.

Physical Requirements

• The incumbent must be able to perform this job safely, without endangering the health or safety of him/herself or others.
• Communicates and works with all ages and skill levels and provide necessary instruction to campers and staff.
• Observes camper and staff behavior, assess its appropriateness, enforce appropriate safety regulations and emergency procedures, and apply appropriate behavior-management techniques.
• Needs to identify and respond to environmental and other hazards related to the activity.
• Constantly responds appropriately to situations requiring first aid. Must be able to assist campers in an emergency (fire, evacuation, illness, or injury) and possess endurance required to maintain constant supervision of campers.
• Frequently moves luggage, tables, chairs, and program equipment weighing up to 40 pounds.
• Needs to traverse and move several miles daily, at various grades, elevations, and on uneven terrain.
• Possess endurance including prolonged standing, some bending, stooping, and stretching.
• Needs to sustain activity at 6,000 feet (1830 meters) in elevation.
• Must be able to live in a rustic camp setting and work flexible hours.
• Operate with daily exposure to various weather conditions and animals such as bugs, snakes, bats, raccoons, and other wilderness animals common to the area.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Benefits / Other
GSGLA and its employees support an inclusive environment and values the individual traits, skills and talents of all staff, volunteers, girls, prospects, and donors. Full time staff are eligible to opt into plans that cover Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and even Pet Insurance, as well as a 403(b) plan.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Access & Advocacy Statement
Girl Scouts of Greater Los Angeles is committed to building a diverse staff that reflects the communities we work alongside, and we value equity and inclusion in our workplace. We encourage applications from individuals in all groups and communities, different walks of life, and those belonging to communities historically excluded. As an organization committed to making the world a better place, it is essential that we incorporate a diverse, equitable and inclusive lens into all aspects of our work. We encourage applicants with a global perspective and a commitment to values around diversity, equity, and inclusion to apply.

Vaccination Policy
Girl Scouts of Greater Los Angeles requires its employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19, subject to certain exemptions as required by law. New hires working at Girl Scouts of Greater Los Angeles must be fully vaccinated upon hire. Please contact the Human Resources Department for a copy of the vaccination policy.

The preceding functions have been provided as examples of the types of work performed by employees assigned to this job classification. Management reserves the right to add, modify, change or rescind work assignments.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Job Type: Temporary

Pay: $130.00 - $140.00 per day

Benefits:

• 401(k)

Work Location: In person

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