Position Overview
Oversee the execution of a meaningful Pack N' Paddle Trek program. Providing leadership, support, and instruction to participants of varying ability levels in a through the New River Gorge.
Key Responsibilities
Oversee the execution of a meaningful Pack N' Paddle Trek program. Providing leadership, support, and instruction to participants of varying ability levels in a through the New River Gorge.
Key Responsibilities
- Guide and teach scouts through a 5 day trek utilizing trail skills, map reading, and general outdoor knowledge
- Instruct scouts on how to purify water, start a fire, pack a backpack, tie knots, and be aware of animal danger
- Shows compassion to those who may struggle with difficult hikes
- Be ready for unforeseen circumstances or hazards to provide first aid
- Properly inspect, appropriately use, and maintain all equipment and supplies
- Provide guidance and safety to all participants and staff through program
- 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
- Minimum age: 18+
- Comfortable with 5 days hiking/camping in remote setting without running water/electricity
- Preferred: Experience backpacking or camping for multiple nights
- Ability to become certified in Wilderness First Aid (training provided)
- Willing to become a registered Scouting America member (includes background screening)
- Comfortable using Microsoft Teams for daily work-related communication
- Ability to stand, walk, and hike, up to 10 hours daily and ability to lift/move up to 70 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 : 5-6 day trek
- High 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
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This position is listed as full time and able to be worked remotely.