Sailing Program Facilitator

Job Description

Job Description

Girl Scouts of Central Texas

Job Description

Job Title : Sailing Program Facilitator FLSA Status : Seasonal- Summer Camp Staff

Department : Camp Services Reports To : Program Manager

Location : Bluebonnet Shores Girl Scouts Camp Rate : $450 / week

Job Purpose : The Sailing Program Facilitator will implement the GSCTX Sailing Curriculum, design lessons as needed, and instruct sailing for sailing programs. The Sailing Program Facilitator will also lead kayaking, canoeing, and other activities when not working with a sailing program as well as assisting in other program areas as needed.

Essential Functions

• Facilitates and coordinates all phases of the sailing program in accordance with program description, American Camp Association standards, US Sailing, Camp Sailing Program, and Safety Activity Checkpoints.
• Teaching sailing classes, providing innovative and progressive programming for first time and returning participants, and all other activities related to the sailing program.
• Works directly with Program Manager and Waterfront Manager daily to ensure clear communication of expectations, needs, records, reports, etc. as needed and requested.
• Teaches small craft lessons (canoeing, kayaking) as assigned.
• Oversees sailing, canoeing, and kayaking facilities and equipment, ensuring that all equipment and supplies are maintained in good working order with usage logs, alerting Program Manager or Waterfront when new equipment or facility repairs are required.
• Assists as needed throughout the camp life, acting as a unit counselor as needed, covering breaks, assisting in living units working with unit staff to directly supervise campers, including but not limited to living in units with campers and assisting with nighttime and morning routines.
• Assisting with daily, weekly, and end of season camp cleaning responsibilities.
• Manages camper behavior, enforcing appropriate safety regulations and emergency procedures, and applying appropriate behavior-management techniques.
• Participates in and performs duties within the general camp life, including but not limited to check in, check out, all camp activities, themed days or meals, cookout, and duties at meals.
• Ensures camp is providing quality and safe programming for all campers by following all policies, procedures, protocols, and health and safety standards of GSCTX, American Camp Association, Health Department, and Safety Activity Checkpoints
• Be a role model for campers and staff in attitude and behavior.
• Engages in problem-solving skills, by clarifying desired information, researching, locating and delivering findings and solutions.
• Displays professional demeanor, and integrity at all times.
• Maintains strict confidentiality and professionalism when handling sensitive information.
• Ability to effectively interact, work, and collaborate with people of various cultural backgrounds and promote an environment of inclusivity.
• Adheres to the policies of the Girl Scouts of Central Texas and promotes Girl Scouting in a positive manner to the public as well as to all internal and external customers.
• Performs other duties or assists other projects as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Physical Requirements

Environmental Demands

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 Equal Opportunity Employer.

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