Objectives: The Cub World Camp Director is responsible to the Vice President of Program for the coordination and operation of resident camp operation at Cub World Adventure Camp in accordance with the policies and standards of Scouting America and the Dan Beard Council. The Camp Director should be a leader and role model for staff and campers.
The Cub World Camp Director must:
· Be a mature and responsible adult, at least 21 years old.
· Hold, or be willing to obtain prior to the summer camp season, a camp administration certification from a SA National Camping School and become registered in Scouting America (preferably in the Dan Beard Council).
· Have the ability to identify, respond, and provide leadership to environmental and other hazards and be physically capable to assist campers in an emergency (fire, evacuation, illness, injury).
· Live at Cub World for the duration of the resident camp season (approximately nine weeks).
Specific Responsibilities:
The Cub World Camp Director works closely with the Vice President of Program and Cub World Program Director in providing leadership to the camp – specific responsibilities are:
· Work with professional staff, camp’s program director, and council camping committee to recruit, interview, train and supervise camp staff.
· Work with professional staff and council camping committee to create and distribute camp promotional materials to Packs within and outside of the Dan Beard Council.
· Coordinate and plan staff training week ensuring all staff members receive the appropriate training as set forth by Scouting America.
· Work with the camp’s program director to develop a dynamic, quality program for all ages. Interact with Scouts, leaders, and staff members to identify areas that require attention to maintain the delivery of quality programming.
· Ensure all preparations are complete for the Area NCAP Visitation Teams by the scheduled dates and be a key part of this NCAP Standards review process. Be knowledgeable of and enforce all procedures related to health and safety, council and national policies, use of equipment, and operation of facilities.
· Ensure Cub World meets and complies with National Camp Standards and any applicable local, state, and national standards, licenses, permits, and other requirements.
· Work with the camp ranger and council camping committee to ensure all facilities and program areas are prepared and maintained throughout the summer.
· Prepare an evaluation and summary of the current season including inventories, staff evaluations, and recommendations for the following season by August 15th.
· Maintain high morale of the staff, inspire trust, recognize achievement and make note of poor performance through personal observation and staff meetings.
· Manage the camp budget to ensure that Cub World meets budget expectations.
· Manage camp business records, as established by the Dan Beard Council, including collection of and accounting for camper fees, trading post revenues, petty cash, and purchase orders.
· Ensure clear and regular communications with the camp staff leadership and the camp staff as a whole. Maintain a good understanding of any issues or concerns of the staff. Be able to set clear and realistic expectations of the staff and make necessary adjustments as needed.
· Review camper or staff dismissal cases with the Vice President of Program.
· Other duties as assigned by the Vice President of Program for the successful operation of the camp.
Compensation:
$600‐650 per week base salary during the 10‐week summer camp season including one Venturing Field Uniform, two activity uniform shirts, room and board, and a crisp handshake.
To apply for this job email your details to Travis.McCormick@Scouting.org
