Health and Safety Assistant

Girl Scouts of Central Texas

Job Description

Job Title: Health and Safety Assistant FLSA Status: Seasonal- Summer Camp Staff

Department: Camp Services Reports To: Health and Safety Manager

Location: Camp Texlake Rate: $500/week

Job Purpose: The Health and Safety Assistant is responsible for ensuring a clean and safe camp environment, per local, state, national, American Camp Association, and CDC guidelines.

Essential Functions

Required Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age by June 1, 2026.
  
• Adheres to the Personnel Policies for Summer Camp Staff.
• Current certification in American Red Cross Standard First Aid and Personal Safety and American Red Cross or American Heart association CPR.
• Ability to stimulate interest in basic cleanliness, health education, and safety practices.
• Ability to adapt to various camp work situations.
• Proven emotional stability needed to meet emergencies with good judgment.
• Ability to inspire confidence in children and staff.
• Knowledgeable in safe use and storage of medicines, pesticides, and other chemicals.
• Mustresideon camp property during summer
• Alwaysexhibitsmature and responsible behavior.
• Continuous ability to work well with others.
• Continuous requirement for professional demeanor and appropriate camp staff attire at all

Preferred Qualifications

• Camp experience is preferred.
• CNA, EMT, or higher certification preferred.
• 21 years of age by June 1, 2026, preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Frequent sitting, standing, walking, bending and twisting upper body.
• Capable of lifting up to 50lbs.
• Capable of viewing computer monitor for long periods.

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.
• Frequent work under stress and under pressure of deadlines with overlapping projects.