Program Director (Scout Camp)

The Summit Bechtel Reserve; Glen Jean (WV); On-site; USD 24,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

The Summit Bechtel Reserve in West Virginia seeks a Camp Director–level role to oversee the Justice National Scout Camp staff, guiding program area leadership and ensuring safe, engaging experiences for Scouts aged 10-17. You will train staff, coach teams, and model the Scout Oath and Law.

You will also coordinate program setup, activities, and events, administer evaluations, and contribute to reports that drive improvements while living on-site in a dynamic outdoor setting.

Qualifications

• Minimum age 21+
• Prior Scouting or outdoor recreation experience required
• Management/leadership experience preferred
• Valid driver's license and ability to obtain Summit Driving Permit
• Willing to obtain National Camping School Camp Resident Camp Director or Program Director card
• Willing to join Scouting America and complete background screening
• Comfort using Microsoft Teams for daily work-related communication

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and counsel the Scout Camp program area staff to ensure safe and fun experiences
• Train Scout Camp staff in Summit policies and leadership/instruction
• Communicate with guests and staff to ensure quality experiences and adjust based on feedback
• Provide mid/end season evaluations to department staff
• Write end-of-season reports with inventories and recommendations for improvements
• Lead setup, takedown, camp-wide programs, evening programs, and activities
• 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 in the SBR staff handbook

Skills

Scouting experience

Leadership

Summit experience

Driver's license

Camp director card

Scout membership

MS Teams

Job description

Position Overview

Provide high-quality advancement and enrichment experiences for Justice National Scout Camp guests in a summer camp setting by facilitating and contributing to fun, safe, and engaging programs.

Key Responsibilities

• Directly lead, coach, and counsel the Scout Camp program area staff, ensuing guests have safe and fun experiences
• Train Scout Camp staff in policies and procedures of the Summit, along with leadership and instructional skills
• Communicate with guests and staff to ensure quality experiences, implementing adjustments based on feedback
• Provide informal/formal feedback (mid/end season evaluations) to department staff
• Write end-of-season report, to include inventories and recommendations for improvements
• Provide leadership and participate in set-up, take down, camp-wide programs, evening programs, and activities
• 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: Previous Scouting and/or outdoor recreation experience
• Preferred: Previous management and leadership experience / previous Summit experience
• Valid driver license and ability to obtain Summit Driving Permit
• Obtain the National Camping School Camp Resident Camp Director or Program Director card (training provided)
• 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 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: 55+

Desired Traits

• High-level 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 and the Justice National Scout Camp

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.

At Justice National Scout Camp, Scouts (ages 10-17) participate in more than 80 merit badge programs in areas such as aquatics, climbing, S.T.E.M., arts and media, citizenship, and outdoor skills. They also enjoy high-adventure activities like mountain biking, rafting, and skateboarding, as well as classic camp traditions like flag ceremonies and campfires. We're seeking dedicated staff members who can inspire, guide, and empower the next generation of leaders!

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: $2150 - $2250 per month