Outdoor Camp Leader: Youth Development & Safety

Woodcraft Rangers; California (MO); Hybrid; USD 18,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Sick time

Health benefits

403(b) retirement

Pet insurance

Lifecraft

Upward mobility

Career development

Lasting impact on youth

Job summary

Woodcraft Rangers seeks a dedicated Cabin Leader for Camp Woodcraft in Big Bear Valley, CA. The role focuses on creating a safe, fun, and supportive camp experience, developing campers' social skills and leadership while supervising daily care and well-being.

You will work with the camp team to plan and lead programs, help implement schedules, and ensure adherence to policies. This position requires First Aid/CPR certification and the ability to stay at camp during sessions.

Qualifications

• Minimum High School Diploma or GED (AA Degree in Child Development or a related field preferred); prior experience working with groups of K-12 students in an academic or recreational setting preferred.
• Must be First Aid/CPR certified. (Training provided by Woodcraft Rangers)
• TB Clearance
• Successful completion of livescan/background check with DOJ, FBI
• Must submit health history records prior to first day of work.

Responsibilities

• Focus on camper development (social skills, communal living, responsibility, self-esteem, leadership).
• Ensure safety and well-being of each camper.
• Be a role model and follow camp procedures (sanitation, schedule, sportsmanship).
• Plan and lead camp programs and activities within unit and across camp.
• Lead activities with unit and entire camp during all-camp activities.
• Assist in program areas such as nature, archery, low ropes and other camp activities as directed.
• Maintain safety, healthcare and emergency procedures.
• Implement program activities and camper behavior expectations.
• Participate in evening programs, special events, overnights, and all-camp activities.
• Ensure campers have fun and stay engaged.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

Strong communication

Youth engagement

Group supervision

Teamwork

Adaptability

Leadership

Safety & inclusion

Education

High School Diploma or GED

AA in Child Development or related

Job description

Woodcraft Rangers seeks a dedicated Cabin Leader for Camp Woodcraft in Big Bear Valley, CA. The role focuses on creating a safe, fun, and supportive camp experience, developing campers' social skills and leadership while supervising daily care and well-being.

You will work with the camp team to plan and lead programs, help implement schedules, and ensure adherence to policies. This position requires First Aid/CPR certification and the ability to stay at camp during sessions.