COPE Director

Job Title: COPE Director Full Time

Job Location - Schoepe Scout Reservation at Lost Valley, Warner Springs, CA 

Responsible To - Program Director 

Responsible For - COPE Staff   

Job Summary: The COPE Director is responsible for overseeing the camp's high ropes course and Camp Borrego program. The high ropes course includes a dynamic belay system and a zipline. This role involves ensuring the utmost safety of participants, maintaining the course and equipment, and providing instruction and guidance.

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 - $516.00-584.00 per week after R&B of $45.00/week

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and oversee all activities at the high ropes course, including the operation of the dynamic belay system and zipline.

• Conduct daily safety inspections of the course and equipment, performing necessary maintenance or coordinating repairs.

• Develop and implement comprehensive safety and training protocols for both participants and staff.

• Supervise, train, and certify ropes course staff, ensuring they are proficient in safety procedures, rescue techniques, and course operation.

• Facilitate high ropes course sessions, guiding scouts through the course while emphasizing safety and team-building skills.

• Coordinate with other camp staff for the scheduling of high ropes course activities.

• Maintain detailed records of equipment use, inspections, and participant progression.

• Develop emergency response plans for the high ropes course and conduct regular drills with staff.

• Foster a supportive and educational environment, encouraging scouts to challenge themselves and build confidence.

• 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:

• 21 years of age or older.

• Obtain NCS COPE Director or COPE Instructor Level 2 or higher.

• Strong understanding of dynamic belay systems and zipline operations.

• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.

• First Aid and CPR certification, or willingness to obtain prior to camp start.

• Ability to work at heights and perform physical tasks related to course operation and maintenance.

• 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 - $584