Summer Camp Commissioner - Boy Scouts of America - Orange County Council

Job Location - Schoepe Scout Reservation at Lost Valley, Warner Springs, CA

Responsible To - Assistant Camp Director

Responsible For - Volunteer Commissioners

Job Summary - The commissioner is primarily responsible for providing customer service and camper care, including meeting the needs of youth and adult campers, coordinating adult leadership, and providing troop recognition.

Season Dates:

• Directors' Week: 6/8/25 -6/14/25

• Staff Development Week: 6/15/25-6/21/25

• Week 1: 6/22/25-6/28/25

• Week 2: 6/29/25 -7/5/25

• Week 3: 7/6/25-7/12/25

• Week 4: 7/13/25-7/19/25

• Week 5: 7/20/25-7/26/25

• Week 6: 7/27/25-8/2/25 (Dependent program finalization)

Wage - $516.00-584.00 per week after R&B of $45.00/week

Key Responsibilities:

1. Provide exceptional customer service to all campers

1. Oversee recognition for troops, patrols, and campers

1. Oversee and coordinate volunteer commissioners, including pre-camp communication

1. Facilitate pre-camp communication with troop leadership

1. Organize and facilitate in-camp adult training and programming

1. Assist with the check-in process, including assigning and overseeing campsite guides

1. Inspect campsites

1. Ensure campsite needs are met

1. Carry out any other duties as assigned by the Assistant Camp Director

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by camp staff to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand for extended periods.

• This job requires the use of hands to handle, control or feel objects or tools.

• The employee must frequently lift and/or move moderate to heavy objects, which requires frequent and proper bending.

• The employee must frequently be on their feet walking and hiking for distances up to 4 miles at a time.

• Employees must be able to lift or move items weighing up to 25 pounds unassisted.

• This position requires the employee to work outdoors, exposed to all weather conditions as well as dust, pollen, plant life, insects, and wildlife.

Qualifications:

• 21 years of age or older

• Customer Service experience

• Positive attitude and willingness to work hours without a set schedule

• Self-motivated and able to work independently

• Obtain NCS Camp Director or Program Director or certification and/or be approved by the Council Commissioner

• Available to work all summer

• Ability to live on site during the summer season working flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, as program scheduling requires.

• Have or be willing to obtain membership in Scouting America

• Have or be willing to obtain Live Scan background check.

• All camp staff must have a completed annual physical done by a medical provider prior to the start of the summer camp season

• Summer camp experience preferred

Benefits:

• Weekly staff events

• Opportunities to participate in program activities including earn certifications and merit badges

• Unique opportunity to work in a scenic outdoor environment and positively impact youth development.

Work Environment:

• This is a seasonal position with the possibility of renewal based on program success.

• Work involves significant outdoor activity and exposure to varying weather conditions.

• Working in a camp environment includes providing customer service, solving problems, and cooperation with others, regardless of your title. It also requires a desire to develop and work with youth, which can occasionally lead to challenging interactions.

The Scouting America, Orange County Council is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.