Camp Director Asst - Loysville, United States - New Birth of Freedom Council

Description

Job Description

Position Overview

Since 1910, Scouting has helped mold the future leaders of this country by combing educational activities and lifelong values with fun. The Boy Scouts of America believes and understands that helping youth puts us on a path toward a more conscientious, responsible, and productive society.

The Asst. Camp Director is responsible for program developing, overseeing, and executing all aspects of the camp program. As the Program Director, you will be responsible for a large portion of the camp staff, including their training and performance.

Today's summer camp staff are a diverse group of men and women sharing a dynamic career offering independence, achievement, and stability. This is work that makes a difference, work that calls one to continual learning and challenge, work that offers solid compensation, benefits, and advancement.

This is a seasonal position (mid-June to mid-August).

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of the summer camp program.
• Help to develop summer camp programs and coordinate a schedule that will afford adequate opportunities for all units and individuals to participate in them.
• Communicate with unit leaders, Scouts, visitors, and staff.
• Train, supervise, evaluate, and counsel the camp program staff in the execution of their duties.
• Assist in camp staff training and staff orientation.
• Ensure the responsible use of camp property and equipment by camp program staff.
• Coordinate the timely requests for additional camp supplies.
• Monitor the working and living conditions of camp program staff.
• Obey and enforce all applicable policies, practices, and procedures approved by the New Birth of Freedom Council and the Boy Scouts of America.
• Conduct Senior Patrol Leader meetings to promote inter-troop and camp-wide activities.
• Mentor counselors-in-training.
• Maintain high standards of personal appearance and hygiene.
• Attend all meals and camp-wide activities unless excused by the camp director.
• Foster an open and ethical working environment to promote staff morale.
• Assume operational management of the camp during the Camp Director's absence, unless instructed otherwise.
• Know, understand, and implement emergency action plans when needed.
• Relay any issues that could impact the safe and successful operation of the camp to the camp director immediately.
• Exemplify all aspects of the Scout Oath and Law and serve as a role model for staff and Scouts.
• Complete all other duties as assigned by the Camp Director.

Desired Skills

• High moral character.
• Working knowledge of Cub Scout and Scouts BSA programs.
• Familiarity with Camp Tuckahoe facilities and traditions.
• Auditory and oral abilities to effectively communicate.
• Physical ability to observe all areas of camp, including outpost sites by hiking to them.

Requirements

• Must be willing to accept and meet the Boy Scouts of America's leadership and membership standards and subscribe to the Scout Oath and Law.
• 21 years of age or older.
• National Camping School: Program Director certification (training provided)
• Offers for employment are subject to criminal, reference, and motor vehicle background checks.

Compensation

The New Birth of Freedom Council, Boy Scouts of America offers a competitive salary starting at $550/week, onsite housing, and meals.

The New Birth of Freedom Council, Boy Scouts of America, is an equal opportunity employer. The New Birth of Freedom Council does not discriminate in employment on account of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, physical disability, military status, or unfavorable discharge from military service.

In accordance with Boy Scouts of America qualifications and requirements, I hereby subscribe to the Scout Oath or Promise, Law, and the declaration of religious principle. I agree to abide by the Charter, Bylaws, and Rules and Regulations of the Boy Scouts of America. All camp staff members must be registered members of the Boy Scouts of America.

Applicants are not required to give any information on this form that is prohibited by federal, state, or local law.

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