Lead Program Facilitator (Lead Mountain Rover)

The Summit Bechtel Reserve; Glen Jean (WV); On-site; USD 20,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing provided

Staff uniform

Work hours: 45–55 per week

Job summary

The Summit Bechtel Reserve in West Virginia is seeking a Rover staff member to provide front-line orientation, guidance, and guest service to Summit Experience participants. You will train and lead a diverse team, ensuring guest needs are met and experiences are memorable while modeling Scout Oath and Law.

Housing is provided in Staff Camp with a Summit Staff Uniform, and you will work 45–55 hours per week. Salary ranges from $1,750 to $1,850 per month.

Qualifications

• 18+ years old
• Excellent interpersonal communication, relationship-building, and problem-solving skills
• Scouting and/or camping experience strongly preferred
• Willing to become a registered Scouting America member (includes background screening)
• Comfortable using Microsoft Teams for daily work-related communication

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Summit Experience Program Director to train and develop the Summit Experience Rover staff
• Provide decisive leadership to ensure that guest needs are met or exceeded
• Guide Summit Experience Scouting guests throughout the premiere onsite high-adventure program of the Summit Bechtel Reserve (groups of up to sixty Scouts and Scouters)
• Act as liaison between all Summit Experience guests and Summit staff in various programs
• Serve as an expert on the Summit program and property
• Provide guidance and coaching to youth for constructive development and positive experiences
• Participate in camp-wide programs and activities (campfires, evening programs)
• Promote the patrol method and the other aims and methods of Scouting
• 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

Tools

Microsoft Teams

Job description

Position Overview

Provide front-line orientation, guidance, and guest service to all Summit Experience participants (Scouts and Scouters), creating experiences that will be remembered for a lifetime.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Summit Experience Program Director to train and develop the Summit Experience Rover staff
• Provide decisive leadership to ensure that guest needs are met or exceeded
• Guide Summit Experience Scouting guests throughout the premiere onsite high-adventure program of the Summit Bechtel Reserve (groups of up to sixty Scouts (youth) and Scouters (adults))
• Act as liaison between all Summit Experience guests and Summit staff in various programs
• Serve as an expert on the Summit program and property
• Provide guidance and coaching to youth for constructive development and positive experiences
• Participate in camp-wide programs and activities (campfires, evening programs)
• Promote the patrol method and the other aims and methods of Scouting
• 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: 18+
• Excellent interpersonal communication, relationship-building, and problem-solving skills
• Scouting and/or camping experience strongly preferred
• 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 10 hours daily and ability to lift/move up to 50 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

About The Summit Bechtel Reserve

The Summit Bechtel Reserve (SBR) is a 10,600-acre outdoor adventure and education facility located near New River Gorge National Park in southern West Virginia. As one of Scouting America's National High Adventure Bases, the Summit provides transformative experiences for Scouts and other youth.

This is more than a summer job-it's a chance to inspire creativity, build leadership skills, and shape unforgettable experiences for Scouts from across the country. You'll gain valuable teaching, leadership, and teamwork skills while living in one of the nation's most beautiful outdoor settings.

Salary: $1750 - $1850 per month