Program Facilitator (Mountain Rover)

Summitbsa; Glen Jean (WV); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing provided

Uniform provided

Job summary

Summit Bechtel Reserve in West Virginia seeks staff to guide Summit Experience participants and provide front-line orientation, guidance, and guest service to Scouts and Scouters. You will become an expert on the Summit program and properties while supporting camp activities.

You will model the Scout Oath and Law, help youth develop teamwork, and work a structured schedule within staff housing. This is a dynamic on-site position at a premier high-adventure base.

Qualifications

• 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

• Guide Summit Experience guests throughout the onsite high-adventure program for groups of Scouts and Scouters.
• Act as liaison between guests and Summit staff in various programs.
• Become 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 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.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Relationship-building

Problem-solving

Scouting experience

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

• 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
• Become 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-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

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.