Climbing Asst. Manager

Summitbsa; Glen Jean (WV); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing

Staff Uniform

Job summary

Summitbsa in Glen Jean, West Virginia, seeks a COPE/Boulder Cove Manager to operate the climbing, bouldering and rappelling programs, supervise staff, and ensure safety and fun.

You will instruct participants in the Climbing Merit Badge, maintain equipment and supplies, and foster staff growth while upholding the Scout Oath and Law in daily interactions. Housing and uniform details apply; expect 45–55 hour weeks.

Qualifications

• Minimum age: 21+.
• COP E Director National Camp School Card (training provided).
• 1+ year leading teams; Summit employment preferred.
• Documented aerial sports work experience (prefer 150 hours of climbing management experience).
• Willing to become a registered Scouting America member (includes background screening).
• Comfortable using Microsoft Teams for daily work-related communication.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise staff to ensure a fun, engaging, and safe program.
• Instruct participants in the Climbing Merit Badge, providing guidance and support.
• Oversee program operations, including managing paperwork, inventory, and maintenance.
• Maintain a comprehensive training and practitioner experience portfolio tracking staff growth.
• Inspect equipment for safety and remove unsafe items promptly.
• Model the Scout Oath and Law in daily interactions.
• Maintain a clean, organized, inspected, neat, and safe work area.
• Perform additional duties assigned by SBR leadership.
• Abide by policies and procedures outlined in the SBR staff handbook.

Skills

Staff supervision

Team leadership

Climbing program instruction

Microsoft Teams

Education

COPE Director National Camp School Card

Job description

Position Overview

The COPE/Boulder Cove Manager is responsible for the operation and management of the Climbing, Bouldering and Rappelling facilities and programs assigned to them.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise staff to ensure successful delivery of a fun, engaging, and safe program
• Instruct participants in the Climbing Merit Badge, providing guidance and support
• Oversee program operations, including managing paperwork, inventory, and maintenance
• Maintain a comprehensive training and practitioner experience portfolio tracking staff growth
• Inspect equipment for safety and remove unsafe items promptly
• Model the Scout Oath and Law in daily interactions

• Maintain a clean, organized, inspected, neat, and safe work area
• Perform additional duties assigned by SBR leadership

• Abide by policies and procedures outlined in the SBR staff handbook

Qualifications

• Minimum age: 21+
• Required: C.O.P.E. Director National Camp School Card (training provided)
• Required 1+ yr. leading teams, Prefer 1+ Summit employment
• Documented Aerial Sports work experience (prefer 150 hours of climbing management experience)
• Willing to become a registered Scouting America member (includes background screening)
• Comfortable using Microsoft Teams for daily work-related communication

Physical & Practical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, and hike up to 8 hours daily and ability to lift/move up to 70 pounds
• Complete the Annual Health and Medical Record, including height/weight guidelines
• Housing: 10'x12' platform tent in Staff Camp | Uniform: Summit Staff Uniform | Work Hours: 45-55

Desired Traits

• High emotional intelligence (such as self/social awareness and team dynamics)
• Positive and cheerful attitude with a strong customer-service focus
• Adaptability in a fast-paced environment with ability to learn/develop hard and soft skills
• Ability to connect with individuals from diverse age groups, maturity, and backgrounds