Senior Area Director - Evenings and Weekends

Scouting America Orange County Council•Orange, CA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

This full-time, non-exempt, benefited position supports the missions and operations of Scouting America, Orange County Council and the Irvine Ranch Outdoor Education Center. The mission of Scouting America is to prepare young people to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetimes by instilling in them the values of the Scout Oath and Law. The Senior Area Director- Evenings and Weekends is primarily responsible for supporting outdoor programs at the IROEC during weekday evenings and through variable weekends. This includes training and oversight of evening program instructors as well as the camp’s commissioner team in logistics and guest relations. This Director is part of the leadership team of the property, and contributes to the oversight of all operations, program development, and staff development.

Requirements

Minimum age requirement is 21
College degree (required)
Have or be able to attend and complete Boy Scouts of America’s National Camping School for Program Director
Maintain certification in Red Cross Adult and Pediatric First Aid, CPR, and AED by an EMSA provider
Maintain certification in CA’s Preventative Health and Safety course
Must be able to operate or be trained to operate camp vehicles including Gator, Golf Cart, and Tractor
Basic computer literacy, including limited usage of Microsoft Office Products and electronic record systems.
Ability to communicate clearly, positively, and professionally with others.
The ability to operate in a leadership role.
Ability to think critically and prioritize when given multiple assigned tasks.
Fluency in written and spoken English.

Nice To Haves

Former managerial experience
Bilingual

Responsibilities

Overseeing camp program conducted during weekday afternoons and evenings, as well as at least one weekend day per week
Deliver high quality programming, personify professionalism, and exhibit excellent customer service to all staff and guests of the IROEC.
Conduct instructor and commissioner team development and in-service trainings.
Work with Janitorial, Maintenance, Kitchen, and Program staff to maintain clean, safe, and enjoyable facilities for all camp visitors.
Assist in overall administration and facilitation of programs as needed.
Develop and support evening programming during Outdoor Science School such as Glow in the Dark Science, Night Hike, Astronomy Night, and Camp Fire.
Collaborate in developing and implementing new programs and activities.
Complete regular inspections and maintenance of program equipment and facilities.
Maintain and uphold facility standard operating procedures including opening and closing the facility, class tracking, and staff development.
Delivery of timely and professional feedback about inventory, personnel and program
Participate in IROEC and Scouting America, OCC staff meetings, training, and enhancement activities.
Assist and facilitate programs and property needs in all areas as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.