What are the responsibilities and job description for the Commissioner (Scout Camp) position at Summit Bechtel Reserve?

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

Scout Camp Program Director

Employee Profile and Desired Traits

High-level emotional intelligence
Skilled in team dynamics, conflict prevention / resolution, and identifying customer needs
Cheerful attitude and servant leadership disposition
People-oriented and focused on customer service
Adaptability in a fast-paced environment with ability to learn and develop hard and soft skills
Ability to interact with men and women of all ages and maturity levels of staff / customers

Duties & Responsibilities

Provide leadership and assist with the setup, maintenance, and takedown of program / camp area

Serve as the front-line customer service representative for Scout Camp participants (adult and youth) and work to cheerfully address and communicate all stakeholder requests

Support basecamp operations (maintenance and material provision)

Participate and provide leadership to camp-wide activities (campfires, evening activities, shows)

Serve as a resource for program, camping, and Summit operations

Create and support trainings for adult leaders (e.g. Scoutmaster Specifics, Introduction to Outdoor Leadership Skills)

Exemplify the principles of the Scout Oath and Law and model Scout Spirit

Maintain a clean, organized, inspected, neat, and safe

Other duties or projects as assigned by full-time and seasonal S.B.R. leadership

Abide by policies and procedures outlined in the S.B.R. Staff Handbook

Qualifications & Training

Eighteen years of age or older

Excellent organizational and communication skills

Must be able to secure a Summit Driving permit

Comfortable speaking and presenting in front of youth and adults

Previous Scouting and customer service experience required

Ability to use Microsoft Teams daily for work-related communication and coordination

Be or become a registered member of Scouting America

Performance Results

Meet or exceed expectations listed on the mid-season and end-of-season performance reviews

Create positive, memorable moments for Scouts (youth) and adult leaders during their visit

Make meaningful connections and build intentional relationships with Scouts and adult leaders

Contribute positively to the Justice National Scout Camp and the Summit through excellent job performance and through input of ideas for improvement

Physical Requirements

Multiple hours of standing, walking, or hiking each day and ability to lift up to 50 pounds

Can pass the physical exam and approved for SBR height and weight requirements

Uniform

Summit staff uniform

Housing

10'x12' platform tent; Staff Camp

Expected Weekly Hours

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