Program Director (Summit Experience)

Key Responsibilities: Directly supervise, coach, and counsel the Summit Experience team to ensure guests have a safe and fun experience Communicate with guests and staff to ensure quality experience and implement adjustments based on feedback Provide formal and informal feedback to Summit Experience staff (performance evaluations) Write end-of-season report, including inventories, recommendations, and department improvements Provide leadership to and participate in camp-wide activities (campfires, ceremonies, etc.) 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: Valid driver license and ability to obtain driving permit

Required: Experience in Scouting and/or outdoor recreation

Required: National Camping School Resident Camp/Program Director card (training provided)

Strongly Preferred: Two or more years' leading teams or Summit work experience 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 Annual Health and Medical Record, including height/weight guidelines Housing: 10'x 12' platform tent in Staff Camp | Uniform: Summit Staff Uniform | Work Hours: 55+ Desired Traits 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 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.