What are the responsibilities and job description for the Calico Base Camp Director position at Scouting America - Orange County Council?
Job Title: Calico Base Camp Director
Job Location - Schoepe Scout Reservation at Lost Valley, Warner Springs, CA
Responsible To - Program Director
Responsible For - Calico Base Camp Staff
Job Summary: The Calico Base Camp Director is a key leadership position responsible for overseeing the Calico Base Camp area and program at camp. This role involves managing staff, coordinating activities, maintaining facilities and equipment, and ensuring a high-quality experience for all campers.
Season Dates:
Directors' Week: 6/8/25-6/14/25
Staff Development Week: 6/15/25-6/21/25
Week 1: 6/22/25-6/28/25
Week 2: 6/29/25-7/5/25
Week 3: 7/6/25-7/12/25
Week 4: 7/13/25-7/19/25
Week 5: 7/20/25-7/26/25
Week 6: 7/27/25-8/2/25 (Dependent program finalization)
Wage - $516.00-533.00 per week after R&B of $45.00/week
Key Responsibilities:
Oversee the daily operations of Calico Base Camp area.
Manage and supervise area staff, including training, scheduling, and performance evaluation.
Develop and implement program curriculums and activities that are engaging, age-appropriate, and aligned with scouting values.
Ensure all activities and operations comply with Scouting America guidelines, safety standards, and camp policies.
Maintain facilities and equipment related to the area, ensuring they are safe, clean, and in good working order.
Coordinate with other directors and staff to integrate area activities into the overall camp program.
Handle administrative duties such as record keeping, budget management, and reporting as required.
Foster a positive, inclusive, and educational environment for both campers and staff.
Address and resolve any issues or concerns related to the area or its operations.
Support overall operations of Schoepe Scout Reservation at Lost Valley and the Scouting America, Orange County Council.
Submit an end of summer report
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by camp staff to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand for extended periods.
This job requires the use of hands to handle, control or feel objects or tools.
The employee must frequently lift and/or move moderate to heavy objects, which requires frequent and proper bending.
The employee must frequently be on their feet walking and hiking for distances up to 4 miles at a time.
Employees must be able to lift or move items weighing up to 25 pounds unassisted.
This position requires the employee to work outdoors, exposed to all weather conditions as well as dust, pollen, plant life, insects, and wildlife.
Qualifications:
18 years of age or older
Experience in outdoor recreating, including outdoor hiking and cooking.
Available to work all summer
Ability to live on site during the summer season working flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, as program scheduling requires.
Have or be willing to obtain membership in Scouting America
Have or be willing to obtain Live Scan background check.
All camp staff must have a completed annual physical done by a medical provider prior to the start of the summer camp season
Summer camp experience preferred
Benefits:
Weekly staff events
Opportunities to participate in program activities including earn certifications and merit badges
Unique opportunity to work in a scenic outdoor environment and positively impact youth development.
Work Environment:
This is a seasonal position with the possibility of renewal based on program success.
Work involves significant outdoor activity and exposure to varying weather conditions.
Working in a camp environment includes providing customer service, solving problems, and cooperation with others, regardless of your title. It also requires a desire to develop and work with youth, which can occasionally lead to challenging interactions.
The Scouting America, Orange County Council is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.
Job Location - Schoepe Scout Reservation at Lost Valley, Warner Springs, CA
Responsible To - Program Director
Responsible For - Calico Base Camp Staff
Job Summary: The Calico Base Camp Director is a key leadership position responsible for overseeing the Calico Base Camp area and program at camp. This role involves managing staff, coordinating activities, maintaining facilities and equipment, and ensuring a high-quality experience for all campers.
Season Dates:
Directors' Week: 6/8/25-6/14/25
Staff Development Week: 6/15/25-6/21/25
Week 1: 6/22/25-6/28/25
Week 2: 6/29/25-7/5/25
Week 3: 7/6/25-7/12/25
Week 4: 7/13/25-7/19/25
Week 5: 7/20/25-7/26/25
Week 6: 7/27/25-8/2/25 (Dependent program finalization)
Wage - $516.00-533.00 per week after R&B of $45.00/week
Key Responsibilities:
Oversee the daily operations of Calico Base Camp area.
Manage and supervise area staff, including training, scheduling, and performance evaluation.
Develop and implement program curriculums and activities that are engaging, age-appropriate, and aligned with scouting values.
Ensure all activities and operations comply with Scouting America guidelines, safety standards, and camp policies.
Maintain facilities and equipment related to the area, ensuring they are safe, clean, and in good working order.
Coordinate with other directors and staff to integrate area activities into the overall camp program.
Handle administrative duties such as record keeping, budget management, and reporting as required.
Foster a positive, inclusive, and educational environment for both campers and staff.
Address and resolve any issues or concerns related to the area or its operations.
Support overall operations of Schoepe Scout Reservation at Lost Valley and the Scouting America, Orange County Council.
Submit an end of summer report
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by camp staff to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand for extended periods.
This job requires the use of hands to handle, control or feel objects or tools.
The employee must frequently lift and/or move moderate to heavy objects, which requires frequent and proper bending.
The employee must frequently be on their feet walking and hiking for distances up to 4 miles at a time.
Employees must be able to lift or move items weighing up to 25 pounds unassisted.
This position requires the employee to work outdoors, exposed to all weather conditions as well as dust, pollen, plant life, insects, and wildlife.
Qualifications:
18 years of age or older
Experience in outdoor recreating, including outdoor hiking and cooking.
Available to work all summer
Ability to live on site during the summer season working flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, as program scheduling requires.
Have or be willing to obtain membership in Scouting America
Have or be willing to obtain Live Scan background check.
All camp staff must have a completed annual physical done by a medical provider prior to the start of the summer camp season
Summer camp experience preferred
Benefits:
Weekly staff events
Opportunities to participate in program activities including earn certifications and merit badges
Unique opportunity to work in a scenic outdoor environment and positively impact youth development.
Work Environment:
This is a seasonal position with the possibility of renewal based on program success.
Work involves significant outdoor activity and exposure to varying weather conditions.
Working in a camp environment includes providing customer service, solving problems, and cooperation with others, regardless of your title. It also requires a desire to develop and work with youth, which can occasionally lead to challenging interactions.
The Scouting America, Orange County Council is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.
Salary : $516 - $533
