Brownsea Island Lead Instructor (Youth Camper) - BSA Summit Group
statewide, WV
About the Job
Why James C. Justice National Scout Camp?
The Summit Bechtel Reserve is a 10,600-acre outdoor adventure and education facility near the New River Gorge National Park, in southern West Virginia. As a Scouting America National High Adventure Base, the Summit offers formative and transformational experiences to young people between the ages of ten and twenty. Justice National Scout Camp hosts Scouts (youth between ten and seventeen) and offers instruction in more than eighty merit badge programs, across areas like aquatics, climbing, S.T.E.M., arts and media, citizenship and life skills, Scoutcraft, and more. Our participants also engage in high-adventure activities, like mountain biking, whitewater rafting, and skateboarding. As a quintessential Scouting experience, Justice National Scout Camp also offers daily flag ceremonies, campfire programs, and a variety of fun camp-wide activities. We are looking for incredible staff members to guide, inspire, and empower the next generation of leaders!
| Direct Report | Scoutcraft (Outdoor Skills) Director/Scout Camp Program Director |
| Employee Profile and Desired Traits | â— High-level emotional intelligence â— Skilled in team dynamics, conflict prevention/resolution, and identifying customer needs â— Cheerful attitude and servant leadership disposition â— People-oriented and focused on customer service â— Adaptability in a fast-paced environment with ability to learn and develop hard and soft skills â— Ability to interact with men and women of varying ages and maturity levels (youth and adult participants and staff) |
| Duties & Responsibilities | â— Instruct, mentor, and engage Scouts (young men and women between the ages of 11-17) in Scouting rank advancement (Scout, Tenderfoot, Second Class, and First Class requirements) and other Scouting skills merit badges â— Present to and interact with groups of 10-40 Scouts (youth) to transfer knowledge â— Assist with the setup, maintenance, and takedown of program and camping areas â— Coordinate and collect program and instructional materials and resources â— Provide video/editing instruction and feedback to Scouts (youth) â— Turn in accurate advancement paperwork to supervisor in a timely manner â— Participate in camp-wide programs and activities (campfires, evening programs) â— Exemplify the principles of the Scout Oath and Law â— Maintain a clean, organized, inspected, neat, and safe work area â— Other duties or projects as assigned by full-time and seasonal S.B.R. leadership â— Abide by policies and procedures outlined in the S.B.R. Staff Handbook |
| Qualifications & Training | â— Eighteen years of age or older â— Comfortable speaking and presenting in front of youth and adults â— Previous Scouting and/or camping experience strongly preferred â— Previous experience working with youth between the ages of 10-12 is preferred â— Previous experience leading teams and working at the Summit is considered an asset â— Ability to use Microsoft Teams daily for work-related communication and coordination â— Be or become a registered member of Scouting America |
| Performance Results | â— Meet or exceed expectations listed on the mid-season and end-of-season performance reviews â— Create positive, memorable moments for Scouts (youth) and adult leaders during their visit â— Make meaningful connections and build intentional relationships with Scouts and adult leaders â— Contribute positively to the Justice National Scout Camp and the Summit through excellent job performance and through input of ideas for improvement |
| Physical Requirements | â— Multiple hours of standing, walking, or hiking each day and ability to lift and move up to 50 lbs. â— Can pass the physical exam and approved for SBR height and weight requirements HERE |
| Uniform | Summit staff uniform | Housing | 10'x12' platform tent; Staff Camp | Expected Weekly Hours | 55+ |