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TableofContentsCampDirector.....................................................................................................................................3ProgramDirector.................................................................................................................................4CampBusinessManager.....................................................................................................................5FoodServicesDirector........................................................................................................................6CommissaryOfficer.............................................................................................................................7SummerCampRanger.........................................................................................................................8CampClerk..........................................................................................................................................9FirstAidOfficer.................................................................................................................................10CampChef.........................................................................................................................................11Chef’sAssistant.................................................................................................................................12KitchenAssistant...............................................................................................................................13TradingPostManager.......................................................................................................................14TradingPostClerk.............................................................................................................................15AquaticsDirector...............................................................................................................................16AssistantAquaticsDirector...............................................................................................................17AquaticsInstructor............................................................................................................................18SailingInstructor...............................................................................................................................19Nature/EcologyDirector...................................................................................................................20AssistantNature/EcologyDirector....................................................................................................21Nature/EcologyInstructor.................................................................................................................22CampCommissioner.........................................................................................................................23ScoutcraftDirector............................................................................................................................24ScoutcraftInstructor.........................................................................................................................25ShootingSportsDirector...................................................................................................................26ArcheryInstructor.............................................................................................................................27ShootingSportsAssistant..................................................................................................................28HandicraftDirector............................................................................................................................29ProjectC.O.P.E.Director...................................................................................................................30ProjectC.O.P.E.Instructor.................................................................................................................32EagleBaseDirector...........................................................................................................................33EcotourDirector................................................................................................................................34EnrichmentDirector..........................................................................................................................36CuborWebelosProgramSpecialist..................................................................................................37Counselor-ln-Training(C.I.T.)............................................................................................................38

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CampDirector

ReportsTo: DirectorofSupportServicesandthroughhimtotheCouncilCampingCommittee

andScoutExecutive.Objective: Directtheoverallcampoperation,givingguidancetotheentirecampstafftowards

thesuccessfulcompletionofthecampingseason.MustholdcurrentcertificationsforthispositionasoutlinedintheNationalCampAccreditationProgrammanual.

EssentialFunctions: Mustbeabletospeak,readandwritetheEnglishlanguage.SpecificResponsibilities:

TheCampDirectorworkscloselywiththeDirectorofSupportServicesingivingleadershiptothecamp–specificresponsibilitiesare:

1. Managementofcampbusinessrecordsasestablishedbythecouncil,

includingcollectionofandaccountingforcamperfees,tradingpostrevenues,pettycash,andpurchaseorders.Maintainandsubmitdailyreportsofcashtransactionsanddeposits.

2. Tohelppromotecampingopportunities3. Tosupervisethesummercampstaffandprogramthroughcertainkey

staffpersonnelanddepartmentheads4. Toassistinemployingthecampstaffandcarryoutthestafftraining

programasdeveloped.Befamiliarwithmembersofthestaffandtheirproblemsthroughhelpfulsupervisionandpersonalconferences.

5. WorkwiththeDirectorofSupportServicesandCouncilCampingCommitteetodevelopprogramopportunitieswhichmeettheneedsanddesiresofunitsandcampers

6. Makefrequentinspectionsofcampgivingdueconsiderationtosupplies,equipment,facilities,andoperatingpracticesofthecampandunitsincamp

7. Tohaveathoroughknowledgeofallproceduresrelatedtohealthandsafety,councilandNationalpolicies,useofequipment,andoperationoffacilities.TheCampDirectorwillenforceallsuchpolicies.

8. Supervisethephysicaloperationofthereservationincludingequipment,commissary,tradingpost,andspecialfacilities.

9. Maintainharmoniousrelationswithsurroundingpropertyowners,nearbyresidents,townandcountyofficialsandcommercialconcernswithwhomthecampdeals

10. Maintainhighmoralofthestaff,inspiretrust,recognizeachievement,andmakenoteofpoorperformance.Maintainconstanttouchwiththecampoperationthroughpersonalobservationandfrequentstafforstaffleadersmeetings.

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ProgramDirector

Reportsto: CampDirectorObjective: Directtheoperationofcampprogramareas,givingguidanceandleadershiptotheentire

programstaff.Coordinatecampwideactivitiesandceremonies.GiveleadershiptoareadirectorstoguidethemtosuccessfulpresentationoftheBoyScoutprogrammeetingtheaimsoftheprograms,usingtheappropriatemethods.

EssentialFunctions: Mustbeabletospeak,readandwritetheEnglishlanguage.Mustholdcurrent

certificationsforthispositionasoutlinedintheNationalCampAccreditationProgrammanual.

SpecificResponsibilities: Theprogramdirectorworkscloselywiththecampdirectoringivingleadershiptothecamp.

Specificresponsibilitiesare:

1. Helppromotecampingopportunities2. MaintainappropriaterecordsasnecessarytomeetBoyScoutsofAmericacamping

standardsandtofulfillneedsforCounciluse.3. Tosuperviseprogramstaffthroughappropriatedepartmentheadsandpersonnel.4. Toassistinemployingthecampstaffandcarryoutthestaff-trainingprogramas

developed.Befamiliarwithmembersofthestaffandtheirproblemsthroughhelpfulsupervisionandpersonalconferences.

5. Toevaluatestaffmembersasrequestedandcompleteawrittenreportontheworkofthestaffattheendoftheseason.

6. InteractwithScouts,leadersandstaffmemberstoidentifyareasthatrequireattentiontomaintainthedeliveryofqualityprogramming.

7. Tohaveathoroughknowledgeofpoliciesandproceduresofthecampandcouncil8. Befamiliarwiththerequirements,needs,techniquesandinformationrequiredforthe

deliveryofqualityprogramminginalloftheareasofcamp9. Supervisetheoperationoftheprogramareasthroughtheareadirectorsand

appropriatestaffmembers.10. Maintainhighmoralofthestaff,inspiretrust,recognizeachievement,andmakenote

ofpoorperformance.Maintainconstanttouchwiththecampoperationthroughpersonalobservationandfrequentstaffandleadersmeetings.

11. SuperviseandcoordinatetheCounselorinTrainingprogram,includingassignment,evaluation,andrecommendationforfutureemployment.

12. Representtheprogramstaffatallleadersmeetings13. Coordinatecampwideactivitiesthroughdepartmentheadsandappropriatestaff

members14. Developopportunitiesforcampwidecompetitionsonallthelevelsofprogramming15. RecognizeScoutsandindividualswhohavemadespecialachievementsduringtheirstay

atcamp16. Supervisethestaffpatrolsandensurethatstaffpatroldutiesarecarriedoutas

necessary17. Allotherdutiesasassigned.

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CampBusinessManagerReportsto: CampDirectorObjective: Directtheoveralloperation,overallorderingandfiscalresponsibilityfortrading

postoperations,unitcheck-inreportsandaccounting,dailybanking.EssentialFunctions: Mustbeabletospeak,hear,writeandreadcommunicationsclearly.Mustbeable

tocountanddoinventoryforordering.SpecificResponsibilities: TheCampBusinessManagerworkscloselywiththeCampDirectoringiving

leadershiptothecampservicesoperations.Specificresponsibilitiesare:

1. conductunitcheck-inreportsforaccuracyastonumbersofcampersandamountofmoneydueandcollected

2. tradingpost-monitorandcontroldailyandweeklyorderingofsupplies,makedailywrittenrevenuereportsandbankdeposits

3. representtheCampServicesDepartmentatleaders’roundtablesanddepartmentheadmeetings

4. submitcompletewritteninventoriesofallequipmentandsuppliesatthecloseofcampalongwithawrittenreportofrecommendationspriortotheendofcamp

5. otherdutiesasassignedbytheCampDirector.

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FoodServicesDirectorReportsto: CampDirectorObjective: Directtheoveralloperationofthecommissary,kitchen,diningfacility,and

quartermasterarea.EssentialFunctions: Mustbeabletospeak,hear,writeandreadcommunicationsclearly.Mustbeable

tocountandinventoryforordering.SpecificResponsibilities: TheFoodServicesDirectorworkscloselywiththeCampDirectoringivingleadership

tothecampservicesoperations.Specificresponsibilitiesare:

1. Supervisepersonnelassignedtothecommissary,kitchenandquartermasterareasandtheiroperations.

2. Commissary-orderallfoodandnon-fooditemsrelatedtothecampmenuandproperlyissuetheseitemsthroughthecampcommissaryofficer.

3. Maintaininventoryrecordsandaweeklycostcontrolrecordofthecommissaryoperationusingestablishedprocedures

4. Quartermaster-seetotheissuanceofallcampequipmentandsuppliesasrelatestocamperuseinthecampsitesandoutposts

5. RepresenttheCampServicesDepartmentatleaders’roundtablesanddepartmentheadmeetings

6. Preparethreemealsperday,asindicatedbythecampprogramscheduleforcampstaffandguests.Mealswillbeservedontimeat8:00a.m.,12:30p.m.,and6:00p.m.,unlessotherwisedirectedbytheCampDirector

7. ProvideleadershiptothepreparationandservingoftheCheck-indayeveningChickenBBQandothercampwidemeals

8. Prepareandservea9:00a.m.TuesdaysteakandeggbreakfasttotroopleadersduringBoyScoutCamp

9. ProvideleadershiptothepreparationandservingofmealsfortheCubScoutcampingprogram,toincludestaffandguests

10. Provideleadershiptothepreparationandservingofafinalstaffbanquet11. Supervisetheactivitiesofthecook'sassistantwhennecessary12. OtherdutiesasassignedbytheCampDirector.

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CommissaryOfficerReportsto: CampChefObjective: Accountabilityofallfoodandnon-fooditems,andoperationsinthecommissary

areaoftheCampServicesBuilding.EssentialFunctions:

Mustbeabletoliftweightsupto70lbs.,mustbeabletomovefoodcontainersoverroughoutdoorterrain,mustbeabletosee,count,readandwritetheEnglishLanguage.

SpecificResponsibilities:

TheCommissaryofficerworkscloselywiththeFoodServicesDirectoringivingleadershiptothecampservicesoperations.Specificresponsibilitiesare:

1. Cleanlinessofthecommissaryareaandobservationofallestablishedhealthandsafetyprocedures

2. Issueallfoodandnon-fooditemsinacleanandtimelymanner,inaccordancewiththeestablishedcampmenus

3. AssisttheFoodServicesDirectorinmaintaininginventoriesoffoodandnon-fooditems

4. Assistthequartermasterindrivingdutieswhennecessary,andassumeresponsibilityforthevehiclewhendoingso

5. Assistintheset-upandtakedownofallcampfacilities6. Allotherdutiesasassigned

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SummerCampAssistantRangerReportsto: CampDirectorObjective: Maintainallphysicalpropertyandmechanicalequipmentinacceptable

operatingcondition.EssentialFunctions:

Mustbeabletoliftupto70lbs.,mustbesighted,andsufficientlymobiletowalkoverrough,woodedterrain,mustbeofsufficientphysicalconditiontoperformdifficultrepetitivetasksunderadverseweatherconditions,i.e.pushingalawnmowerinhotweather.

SpecificResponsibilities:

TheSummerCampRangerworkscloselywiththeCampDirectorinmeetingmaintenanceneedsofthecamp.SpecificResponsibilitiesare:

1. beparticularlyalerttoconditionswhichaffecthealth,safety,sanitation,andgoodhousekeepingpractices

2. establishworkschedulesusingthecampmaintenanceplanjobcardsandordernecessarysupplies,keepingwithinthemaintenancebudget.

3. Beknowledgeablein,andreadytoimplementallcampemergencyprocedures

4. Regularlymaintainfluidlevelsandoperatingconditionsofcampvehicles5. Establishandnurturegoodworkingrelationshipswithallstaff,campers,

andleaders6. Assistintheset-upandtakedownofallcampfacilities7. Allotherdutiesasassigned

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CampClerkReportsto: CampDirectorObjective: ManagethecampofficeinanefficientmannerSpecificResponsibilities:

ThecampclerkassiststheCampDirectorandProgramDirectorinefficientlyrunningthecampfrontoffice.SpecificResponsibilitiesare:

1. Controluseofandmaintaingoodhousekeepingintheofficefacilities

andadministrationbuilding2. Openandclosethecampofficeonscheduleandserveallpersonsina

friendlyandcourteousmanner3. Superviseoperationofthecampphonesystem,especiallyintimeofan

emergency4. EnsureALLvisitorsareproperlycheckedin,issuedidentification,and

checkedout5. Compiletheweeklyunitcheck-outpackets,includingadvancement

recordsand/ormeritbadgecards6. Allotherdutiesasassigned

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FirstAidOfficerReportsto: CampDirectorObjective: Provideforthehealthandsafetyneedsofthecamp.EssentialFunctions:

Mustbeabletoreadandwritewrittencommunications,seeandactquicklyinemergencysituations,speakclearly,bereadilyandphysicallymobileintheeventemergencyfirstaidisrequired.Mustnothaveanyknowncommunicablediseasesoropensoresorwounds.MustholdcurrentcertificationsforthispositionasoutlinedintheNationalCampAccreditationProgrammanualandstatecertifications.

SpecificResponsibilities:

TheFirstAidOfficeralertstheCampDirectortoanyunsafeactionsorconditionsofthecampersorcamp-specificresponsibilitiesare:

1. beparticularlyalerttoconditionswhichaffecthealth,safety,sanitation,andgoodhousekeepingpractices

2. workinconjunctionwiththecampphysicianandlocalhospital3. maintainadailysickcallandfirstaidtreatmentcenter4. conducttheweeklymedicalrecheckofeachcamperandissuebuddy

tags5. maintaindailyandaccuratehealthlogrecordsofalloccurrences

involvingthefirstaidcenter6. iftimeandknowledgepermit,instructScoutsinrelatedmeritbadges7. submitafinalreportofmedicalsuppliesneededandrecommendations

forthenextsummer8. allotherdutiesasassigned.

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CampChefReportsTo: CampBusinessManagerObjective: Toprovidewholesomemealstothecampstaffandtogiveleadershiptospecial

mealevents.EssentialFunctions:

Mustbeabletolift50lbs.,mustbeabletoseeandreadandwritewrittencommunication.Musthavenoknowncommunicablediseasesoropenwoundsorsores.

SpecificResponsibilities:

ThecampchefwillworkcloselywiththeCampBusinessManagerinestablishingthecampmenuandwillabidebythemenusofarasfoodsareavailablefromthecommissaryspecificresponsibilitiesare:

1. preparethreemealsperday,asindicatedbythecampprogram

schedule,forcampstaffandguests.Mealswillbeservedontimeat8:00a.m.,12:30p.m.,and6:00p.m.,unlessotherwisedirectedbytheCampDirector

2. provideleadershiptothepreparationandservingofthecheck-indayeveningChickenBBQandothercampwidemeals

3. prepareandservea9:00a.m.TuesdaysteakandeggbreakfasttotroopleadersduringBoyScoutcamp.

4. provideleadershiptothepreparationandservingofmealsfortheCubScoutcampingprogram,toincludestaffandguests

5. provideleadershiptothepreparationandservingofafinalstaffbanquet6. supervisetheactivitiesofthechef'sassistantswhennecessary7. otherdutiesasmaybeassignedbytheCampDirector.

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Chef’sAssistantReportsTo: CampChefObjective: Toassistinprovidingwholesomemealstothecampstaffandcampers.EssentialFunctions:

Mustbeabletomove/liftcontainersweighing50lbs.,mustbephysicallyabletomovefoodcontainersacrossoutdoorterrain,mustnothaveanyknowncommunicablediseasesoropensoresorwounds.

SpecificResponsibilities:

TheassistantcookwillworkcloselywiththeCampChefinthepreparationofmealsforstaffandcampers-specificresponsibilitiesare:

1. assistthecampchefwithdailymealpreparation,thiswillconsist

primarilyofvegetableandsaladpreparationsanddesserts2. toassistwiththeservingofmealsduringCubScoutcamp3. tofill,usingproperportioncontrol,theheaterstackcontainersforBoy

Scoutcamp4. toassistinmaintainingthecleanlinessofthecampkitchenanddining

hallwhennecessary5. toassistwiththeclean-upofheaterstackequipmentandanyother

dishwareorcookwarewhennecessary6. otherdutiesasmaybeassignedbytheCampDirector

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KitchenAssistantReportsTo: CampChefObjective: Tomaintainahealthy,cleankitchenanddiningarea.EssentialFunctions:

Mustbeabletolift50lbs.,mustbeabletoseeandreadandwritewrittencommunication.Musthavenoknowncommunicablediseasesoropenwoundsorsores.

SpecificResponsibilities:

ThekitchenaidewillworkcloselywiththeCampChefintheclean-upofdishware,cookware,anddiningarea-specificresponsibilitiesare:

1. washingofallcookware,utensilsandotheritemstooheavilysoiledor

largeforthemechanicaldishwasher,aftereverymeal2. useofmechanicaldishwashertocleanalldishwareandheaterstack

containersaftereverymeal3. cleanlinessofthekitchenareaandequipment4. maintenanceofdailyrefrigerationtemperaturerecords5. generalcleanlinessofthediningarea,officeareas,andbathroomsinthe

AdministrationBuilding.6. toassistwithtrashremovalaftereverymeal7. otherdutiesasmaybeassignedbytheCampDirector

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TradingPostManagerReportsTo: CampDirectorObjective: TooperatethecampTradingPostinabusinesslikeandorderlymanner.EssentialFunctions:

Mustbeabletoliftweightsupto70lbs.,mustbeabletosee,count,readandwritetheEnglishlanguage.

SpecificResponsibilities:

TheTradingPostManagerworkscloselywiththeCampDirectorinmeetingtheneedsofthecampers-specificresponsibilitiesare:

1. SupervisingTradingPostClerk(s)asneeded.2. openandclosetheTradingPostonscheduleandserveallcustomersina

courteous"Scoutlike"manner3. cleanlinessoftheTradingPost,porch,andoutsideareasatalltimes4. keepshelves,displays,andvendingmachinesfullystockedatalltimes5. maintainlistsofmerchandisethatneedstobereorderedand

communicatewithBusinessManagerregularlytomaintainafullystockedstore

6. keepaccuratedailyrecordsofcashreceiptsthroughuseofaDailyCashReconciliationforms

7. assistintheset-upandtake-downofallcampfacilities8. allotherdutiesasassigned.

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TradingPostClerkReportsTo: TradingPostManagerObjective: TooperatethecampTradingPostinabusinesslikeandorderlymanner.EssentialFunctions:

Mustbeabletoliftweightsupto70lbs.,mustbeabletosee,count,readandwritetheEnglishlanguage.

SpecificResponsibilities:

TheTradingPostClerkworkscloselywiththeTradingPostManagerinmeetingtheneedsofthecampers-specificresponsibilitiesare:

1. openandclosetheTradingPostonscheduleandserveallcustomers

inacourteous"Scoutlike"manner2. cleanlinessoftheTradingPost,porch,andoutsideareasatalltimes3. keepshelvesandvendingmachinesfullystockedatalltimes4. assistintheset-upandtake-downofallcampfacilities5. allotherdutiesasassigned.

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AquaticsDirector

ReportsTo: ProgramDirectorObjective: Todevelopandexecuteavarietyofaquaticsprogramswhichwillfulfilltheneeds

ofthecampers.EssentialFunctions:

Mustbephysicallyabletoconductrescuetypemaneuvers,mustbeabletoseeandactquicklyinemergencysituations,mustbeabletocommunicateandunderstandspokencommunicationclearly.MustholdcurrentcertificationsforthispositionasoutlinedintheNationalCampAccreditationProgrammanual.

SpecificResponsibilities:TheAquaticsDirectorwilldevelopawell-roundedaquaticsprogramthatwillgivecampersandleadersanenjoyableandmeaningfulcampexperience-specificresponsibilitiesare:

1. supervise,train,andmotivatetheaquaticsprogramstaffinalltheiractivities

2. offeraqualityaquaticsprogramtoincludemeritbadges,SafeSwimDefense,SafetyAfloat,mileswim,polarbearswim,freeboatingandswimming,andaquaticsoutposts

3. maintenance,inventory,security,safety,anduseofallaquaticequipment

4. set-upandtake-downofswimmingandboatingareas5. accuratecategorizationofcampersintoproperswimclassifications

duringcheck-in6. assisttheProgramDirectorasrequestedincampwideeventsorspecial

unitrequests7. makeawrittenadvancementreportonallaquaticsactivitiesattheend

ofeachweek8. representtheaquaticsdepartmentatallleader'sroundtablesand

departmentheadmeetings9. conductprogramstaffevaluationsforaquaticsstaffasrequestedand

submitawrittenreportontheworkofeachofthestaffatthecloseofcamp

10. submitacompleteinventoryofallaquaticsmaterialandequipment,includingconditionandrecommendationsfornextyear'ssupplies

11. assistintheset-upandtake-downofcampsitefacilities12. allotherdutiesasassigned.

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AssistantAquaticsDirectorReportsTo: AquaticsDirectorObjective: ToassisttheAquaticsDirectorindevelopingandexecutingavarietyofaquatics

programswhichwillfulfilltheneedsofthecampers.EssentialFunctions:

Mustbephysicallyabletoconductrescuetypemaneuvers,mustbeabletoseeandactquicklyinemergencysituations,mustbeabletocommunicateandunderstandspokencommunicationclearly.MustholdcurrentcertificationsforthispositionasoutlinedintheNationalCampAccreditationProgrammanual.

SpecificResponsibilities:TheAssistantAquaticsDirectorwillassumefulldirectionoftheaquaticsarea(s)intheabsenceoftheAquaticsDirector,unlessotherwisedirected-specificresponsibilitiesare:

1. assistinthesupervision,training,andmotivationoftheaquaticsprogramstaffinalltheiractivities

2. assistintheinstructionofmeritbadges*,andanyotheraquaticsprogramasassignedbytheAquaticsDirector

3. participateinallcampwideactivities4. assistintheset-upandtake-downofswimmingandboatingareasand

allcampsitefacilities5. allotherdutiesasassigned.

*meritbadgestobeoffered(basedonstaffcapabilities)include:Swimming,Lifesaving,Rowing,Canoeing,SmallBoatSailing.Inaddition,LifeguardBSA,SnorkelingBSAmaybeoffered.

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AquaticsInstructor

ReportsTo: AquaticsDirectorObjective: Toinstructcampersinvariousaquaticsprograms.EssentialFunctions:

Mustbephysicallyabletoconductrescuetypemaneuvers,mustbeabletoseeandactquicklyinemergencysituations,mustbeabletocommunicateandunderstandspokenEnglishcommunicationclearly

SpecificResponsibilities:TheAquaticsInstructorshouldbeproficientinatleasttwoofthefollowingmeritbadges:Swimming,Rowing,Canoeing,orLifesaving-specificresponsibilitiesare:

1. befamiliarwithandassistinthestrictobservationofallsafetyrules

andpoliciesforthewaterfrontandpoolareas2. maintainstrictdisciplineatalltimeswhencampers,leaders,and

otherstaffareinthearea3. assistinthepropercare,storage,andmaintenanceofallaquatics

equipment4. participateinanyotheraquaticprogramareaasdirected5. participateinallcampwideactivities6. assistintheset-upandtake-downofswimmingandboatingareasand

allcampsitefacilities7. allotherdutiesasassigned.

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SailingInstructor

ReportsTo: AquaticsDirectorObjective: ToinstructcampersinSmallBoatSailingandtodevelopandexecutea

recreationalsailingprogram.EssentialFunctions:

Mustbephysicallyabletoconductrescuetypemaneuvers,mustbeabletoseeandactquicklyinemergencysituations,mustbeabletocommunicateandunderstandspokenEnglishcommunicationclearly

SpecificResponsibilities:TheSailingInstructorwilloperatethepontoonboatasasailingbaseduringscheduledmeritbadgeclasses,andatothertimesasdirectedbytheAquaticsDirector-specificresponsibilitiesare:

1. conducttheSmallBoatSailingmeritbadgeandSailingpermitprogram

2. conductrecreationalsailingastime,camperinterest,andotherdutiespermit

3. correctcare,storage,andmaintenanceofallsailingequipment(sailboatsandrigging,pontoonboat,FMradiosystem,andassociatedsafetyequipment)

4. participateinanyotheraquaticprogramareaasdirected5. participateinallcampwideactivities6. assistintheset-upandtake-downofswimmingandboatingareasand

allcampsitefacilities7. allotherdutiesasassigned.

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Nature/EcologyDirectorReportsTo: ProgramDirectorObjective: TodevelopandexecuteameaningfulNature/Ecologyprogramforallcampers.EssentialFunctions:

Mustbetobesufficientlymobileastovisitnatureareasdaily.Mustbeabletospeak,readandwritetheEnglishlanguage.MustholdcurrentcertificationsforthispositionasoutlinedintheNationalCampAccreditationProgrammanual.

SpecificResponsibilities:TheNature/EcologyDirectormusthaveknowledgeofsoundconservationandecologicalpractices,knowledgeofofferedmeritbadges,andbeabletoinstructthesetocampers-specificresponsibilitiesare:

1. supervise,train,andmotivatethenature/ecologystaffinalltheiractivities2. offeraqualitynature/ecologyprogramtoincludetroopprojectsand

conservationactivities.3. directtheset-upandtake-downofaqualitynature/ecology

demonstrationarea,toincludeanaturetrail4. maintenance,inventory,andwiseuseofallnature/ecologyequipment5. maintainstrictdisciplineatalltimeswhencampers,leaders,andother

staffareinthearea6. representthenature/ecologydepartmentatallleader'sroundtables,and

departmentheadmeetings7. participateinallcampwideactivities8. makeawrittenadvancementreportonallnature/ecologyactivitiesatthe

endofeachweek9. conductprogramstaffevaluationsfornature/ecologystaffasrequested

andsubmitawrittenreportontheworkofeachofthestaffatthecloseofcamp

10. submitacompleteinventoryofallnature/ecologyequipment,includingconditionandrecommendationsfornextyear'ssupplies

11. assistintheset-upandtake-downofallcampsitefacilities12. allotherdutiesasassigned.

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AssistantNature/EcologyDirectorReportsTo: Nature/EcologyDirectorObjective: ToassisttheNature/EcologyDirectorindevelopingandexecutingameaningful

Nature/Ecologyprogramforallcampers.

EssentialFunctions:Mustbephysicallyabletoconductnatureecologyactivities.

SpecificResponsibilities:

TheAssistantNature/EcologyDirectormusthaveknowledgeofsoundconservationandecologicalpractices,andbeabletoinstructthesetocampers-specificresponsibilitiesare:

1. assistinthesupervision,training,andmotivationofthenature/ecologystaffinalltheiractivities

2. assumefulldirectionofthenature/ecologyareaintheabsenceofthedirector,unlessotherwisedirected

3. assistintheinstructionofmeritbadges,serviceprojects,andanyothernature/ecologyprogramasassigned

4. maintainstrictdisciplineatalltimeswhencampers,leaders,andotherstaffareinthearea

5. participateinallcampwideactivities6. assistintheset-upandtake-downofallcampsitefacilities7. allotherdutiesasassigned.

*meritbadgesinclude:EnvironmentalScience,Forestry,SoilandWaterConservation,ReptileStudy,Geology,Nature,Weather,Astronomy,FishandWildlifeManagement,andMammals.

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Nature/EcologyInstructor

ReportsTo: Nature/EcologyDirectorObjective: Toinstructcampersinvariousnature/ecologymeritbadgesandconservation

activitiesEssentialFunctions:

Mustbetobesufficientlymobileastovisitnatureareasdaily.Mustbeabletospeak,readandwritetheEnglishlanguage.

SpecificResponsibilities:Thenature/ecologyinstructorwillexhibitproficiencyinatleasttwoofthefollowingmeritbadges:Nature,Reptiles,Forestry,EnvironmentalScience,SoilandWaterConservation,Astronomy,andothers-specificresponsibilitiesare:

1. instructatleasttwoofthemeritbadgesinwhichheisproficient2. befamiliarwithandprovideleadershipduringmeritbadgeservice

projects,andanyotherprogramsasdirected3. maintainstrictdisciplineatalltimeswhencampers,leaders,andother

staffareinthearea4. assistinthepropercare,storage,andmaintenanceofall

nature/ecologyequipment5. participateinallcampwideactivities6. assistintheset-upandtake-downofallcampsitefacilities7. allotherdutiesasassigned.

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CampCommissionerReportsTo: CampDirectorObjective: Toassurethateachunithasawell-rounded,attainabledailycampprogram.EssentialFunctions:

Mustbetobesufficientlymobileastovisitunitsincampsitesdaily.Mustbeabletospeak,readandwritetheEnglishlanguage.MustholdcurrentcertificationsforthispositionasoutlinedintheNationalCampAccreditationProgrammanual.

SpecificResponsibilities:TheCampCommissionermusthaveknowledgeof,andbeabletoteachScoutcraftskillstocampers,andtobeabletointeractwithunitleadership-specificresponsibilitiesare:

1. supervise,train,andmotivatethecommissionerstaffinalltheiractivities

2. serveastheScoutmastertotheBrownseaprogram3. maintenance,inventory,andwiseuseofallcampsiteequipment4. greetunitsupontheirarrivalatcamp,assisttheminoperatingwithin

thepatrolsystem,providethemimmediatehelpinmeetingspecificandurgentproblems,andensurethattheyareawareofallavailableresourcesandprograms

5. actasanambassadortoallunitsvisitingBashore6. promotesafe,cleancampingthroughtheuseofdailycampsite

inspections7. promoteoutpostandlowimpactcampingopportunities8. promoteOrderoftheArrow,BlueMountainMen,andotherspecial

programs9. representtheCommissioner'sstaffatallleader'sroundtables,and

departmentheadmeetings10. participateinallcampwideactivities11. makeawrittenadvancementreportonallscoutcraftactivitiesatthe

endofeachweek12. conductprogramstaffevaluationsforscoutcraftstaffasrequested

andsubmitawrittenreportontheworkofeachofthestaffatthecloseofthecampseason

13. submitacompleteinventoryofallcampsiteequipment,includingconditionandrecommendationsfornextyear'ssupplies

14. assistintheset-upandtake-downofallcampsitefacilities15. allotherdutiesasassigned

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CampcraftDirectorReportsTo: CampProgramDirectorObjective: ToassurethateachscouthasaaccesstoawellroundedCampcraftareaand

meritbadgeprogram.EssentialFunctions:Mustbetobesufficientlymobileastovisitassignedareasdaily.Mustbe

abletospeak,readandwritetheEnglishlanguage.MustholdcurrentcertificationsforthispositionasoutlinedintheNationalCampAccreditationProgrammanual.

SpecificResponsibilities:

TheCampcraftDirectormusthaveknowledgeof,andbeabletoteachCampcraftskillstocampers,andtobeabletointeractwithunitleadership-specificresponsibilitiesare:

1. supervise,train,andmotivatetheCampcraftstaffinalltheiractivities2. offeraqualityCampcraftprogramtoincludeCamping,Cooking,Hiking,

Orienteering,Pioneering,Fishing,andWildernessSurvivalmeritbadges3. directtheset-upandtake-downofaqualityCampcraftandmodel

campsitearea4. maintenance,inventory,andwiseuseofallCampcraftequipment5. promoteandinstructoutpostandlowimpactcampingopportunities6. participateinallcampwideactivities7. makeawrittenadvancementreportonallCampcraftactivitiesatthe

endofeachweek8. conductprogramstaffevaluationsforCampcraftstaffasrequested

andsubmitawrittenreportontheworkofeachofthestaffatthecloseofthecampseason

9. submitacompleteinventoryofallCampcraftequipment,includingconditionandrecommendationsfornextyear'ssupplies

10. assistintheset-upandtake-downofallcampsitefacilities11. allotherdutiesasassigned

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Campcraft/ScoutcraftInstructorReportsTo: ProgramDirectorObjective: Toprovideawellrounded,attainabledailycampprogramin

Campcraft/Scoutcraft.

SpecificResponsibilities:

Campcraft/ScoutcraftInstructorsmusthaveknowledgeof,andbeabletoteachscoutcraftskillstocampers-specificresponsibilitiesare:

1. offeraqualityCampcraft/ScoutcraftprogramtoincludeCamping,Cooking,Hiking,Orienteering,Pioneering,andWildernessSurvivalmeritbadges

2. assistintheset-upandtake-downofaqualityCampcraft/Scoutcraftandmodelcampsitearea

3. greetunitsupontheirarrivalatcamp,helpwithtroopsiteinventories,assisttheminoperatingwithinthepatrolsystem,andensurethattheyareawareofallavailableresourcesandprograms

4. assistwithcampsiteinspectionsasnecessary5. assistinfacilitatingoutpostcampingopportunities6. promotecampprogramsandactivitiesthroughpersonalcontact,

PatrolLeader'smeetings,andpresentations7. participateinallcampwideactivities8. assistintheset-upandtake-downofallcampsitefacilities9. allotherdutiesasassigned.

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ShootingSportsDirector

ReportsTo: ProgramDirectorObjective: TodevelopandcarryoutameaningfulShootingSportsprogramforallcampers,

whilemaintaininghighstandardsofsafety.EssentialFunctions:

Mustbephysicallyabletoaccuratelyshootandteachusingstandardtargetequipment,mustbeabletoseeandactquicklyinemergencysituations,mustbeabletocommunicateandunderstandspokenEnglishcommunicationclearly.MustholdcurrentcertificationsforthispositionasoutlinedintheNationalCampAccreditationProgrammanual.

SpecificResponsibilities:

TheShootingSportsDirectormusthaveknowledgeofsafeshootingpracticesonrifleandarcheryranges,andisabletoinstructthesetocampers-specificresponsibilitiesare:

1. supervise,train,andmotivatetheshootingsportsstaffinalltheiractivities

2. offeraqualityshootingsportsprogramtoincludemeritbadges,ActionArchery,andOutpostSkeetShooting

3. directtheset-upandtake-downofaqualityshootingsportsarea4. maintenance,inventory,security,safety,andwiseuseofallshooting

sportsequipment5. maintainstrictdisciplineatalltimeswhencampers,leaders,andother

staffareinthearea6. representtheshootingsportsdepartmentatallleader'sroundtables,

anddepartmentheadmeetings7. participateinallcampwideactivities8. makeawrittenadvancementreportonallshootingsportsactivitiesat

theendofeachweek9. conductprogramstaffevaluationsforshootingsportsstaffas

requestedandsubmitawrittenreportontheworkofeachofthestaffatthecloseofthecampseason

10. submitacompleteinventoryofallshootingsportsequipment,includingconditionandrecommendationsfornextyear'ssupplies

11. assistintheset-upandtake-downofallcampsitefacilities12. allotherdutiesasassigned.

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ArcheryInstructorReportsTo: ShootingSportsDirectorObjective: Toinstructcampersinvariousarcheryprograms.EssentialFunctions:

Mustbephysicallyabletoaccuratelyshootandteachusingstandardtargetarcheryequipment,mustbeabletoseeandactquicklyinemergencysituations,mustbeabletocommunicateandunderstandspokenEnglishcommunicationclearly

SpecificResponsibilities:TheArcheryInstructorwillexhibitproficiencyinarchery-specificresponsibilitiesare:

1. instructcampersandleadersinthesafehandlingandusageofarchery

equipment,includingoutpostactionarchery2. befamiliarwithandassistinthestrictobservationofallsafetyrules

andpoliciesforthearcheryareas3. maintainstrictdisciplineatalltimeswhencampers,leaders,andother

staffareinthearea4. assistinthepropercare,storage,andmaintenanceofallarchery

equipment5. participateinallcampwideactivities6. assistintheset-upandtake-downofcampsitefacilities7. allotherdutiesasassigned.

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ShootingSportsAssistantReportsTo: ShootingSportsDirectorObjective: ToassistwithinstructionandrangeoperationattheArcheryandRifleranges.EssentialFunctions:

Mustbephysicallyableandpossessenoughfinemotorcontroltooperatesomeofthedevicesusedfortheshootingsportsprogram.MustbeabletocommunicateandunderstandspokenEnglishcommunicationclearly.MustholdcurrentcertificationsforthispositionasoutlinedintheNationalCampAccreditationProgrammanual.

SpecificResponsibilities:

TheShootingSportsAssistantwillexhibitproficiencyanddemonstrateinterestintheShootingSports.Specificresponsibilitiesare:

1. assistwithinstructionforArcheryandRifleshooting.2. Befamiliarwithandassistwiththestrictobservationofallsafetyrules

andpoliciesfortheArcheryandRifleranges.3. Maintainstrictdisciplineatalltimeswhencampers,leaders,andother

staffmembersareinthearea.4. Assistinthepropercare,storage,andmaintenanceofallshooting

sportsequipment.5. Assistintheset-upandtakedownofrangefacilities.6. Participateinanyothershootingsportsprogramsasdirected7. Participateinallcampwideactivities8. Assistintheset-upandtake-downofallcampsitefacilities9. Allotherdutiesasassigned.

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HandicraftInstructor

ReportsTo: HandicraftDirectorObjective: ToassurethateachscouthasaccesstoawellroundedHandicraftareaand/or

program.

SpecificResponsibilities:

Theinstructorwillhaveskillsinvarioushandicrafts,knowledgeofandbeabletoinstructcampersinthehandicraftsandotherprogramsofferedintheprogramarea.Theinstructorwillalso:

1. offeraqualityhandicraftprogramduringBoyScoutcampandother

campprogramsasstaffallows

2. beresponsibleforthepropercare,storage,maintenanceandinventoryofallhandicraftsequipment

3. assistintheinstructionofBasketry,IndianLore,Leatherwork,and

WoodcarvingMeritBadges.

4. conductstaffevaluationsforhandicraftsstaffasrequested

5. allotherdutiesasassigned

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HandicraftInstructorReportsTo: HandicraftDirectorObjective: ToassurethateachscouthasaaccesstoawellroundedHandicraftareaand/or

program.EssentialFunctions:

Mustbetobesufficientlymobileastobeabletovisitunitsincampsitesdaily.Mustbeabletospeak,readandwritetheEnglishlanguage.

SpecificResponsibilities:Theinstructorwillhaveskillsinvarioushandicrafts,knowledgeofandbeabletoinstructcampersinthehandicraftsandotherprogramsofferedintheprogramarea.Theinstructorwillalso:

1. offeraqualityhandicraftprogramduringCubScoutcampand

othercampprogramsasstaffallows

2. beresponsibleforthepropercare,storage,maintenanceandinventoryofallhandicraftsequipment

3. supporttheHandicraftsDirectorinallcraftsrelatedactivities

4. allotherdutiesasassigned

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ProjectC.O.P.E.DirectorReportsTo: ProgramDirectorObjective: ToassurethatProjectC.O.P.E.participantshaveasafeandfulfillingexperiencein

theprogram.EssentialFunctions:

Mustbesufficientlymobileastoclimb,jump,swingandrappelonRopescoursetypeelements.Mustbesightedandabletoreactquicklyintheeventofacourseemergency.MustholdcurrentcertificationsforthispositionasoutlinedintheNationalCampAccreditationProgrammanual.

SpecificResponsibilities:TheProjectC.O.P.EDirectormusthavecurrentNationalCampingSchoolcertificationandbeabletoteachProjectC.O.P.E.skillstoparticipants-specificresponsibilitiesare:

1. supervise,train,andmotivatetheC.O.P.Estaffinalltheiractivities2. maintainthehighstandardsofsafetyandprogramassetforthinthe

C.O.P.Eguidebookandtraining3. directtheset-upandtake-downoftheC.O.P.E.courseunderstrict

adherencetoallNationalStandardsforProjectC.O.P.E.4. maintenance,inventory,andwiseuseofallC.O.P.E.equipment5. representtheC.O.P.E.staffatallleader'sroundtablesanddepartment

headmeetings6. participateinallcampwideactivities7. makeawrittenreportonallC.O.P.E.activitiesattheendofeachweek8. conductprogramstaffevaluationsfortheC.O.P.E.staffasrequested

andsubmitawrittenreportontheworkofeachofthestaffatthecloseofthecampseason

9. submitacompleteinventoryofallC.O.P.E.equipment,includingconditionandrecommendationsfornextyear'ssupplies

10. assistintheset-upandtake-downofallcampsitefacilities11. allotherdutiesasassigned.

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ProjectC.O.P.E.InstructorReportsTo: ProjectC.O.P.E.DirectorObjective: ToassurethatProjectC.O.P.E.participantshaveasafeandfulfillingexperiencein

theprogram.EssentialFunctions:

Mustbesufficientlymobileastoclimb,jump,swingandrappelonRopescoursetypeelements.Mustbesightedandabletoreactquicklyintheeventofacourseemergency.MustholdcurrentcertificationsforthispositionasoutlinedintheNationalCampAccreditationProgrammanual.

SpecificResponsibilities:TheProjectC.O.P.EInstructormustbesafetyconscious,abletoteach,bedependable,exercisegoodjudgment,resistanytendencyoffoolishness,andrelatewelltobothyouthandadults-specificresponsibilitiesare:

1. assisttheC.O.P.E.Directorintraining,directing,leading,andadvisingthestaff

2. adherestrictlytoallstandardssetforthintheNationalStandardsforProjectC.O.P.E.

3. participateinallcampwideactivities4. assistintheset-upandtake-downofallcampsitefacilities5. allotherdutiesasassigned.

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EagleBaseDirectorReportsto: ProgramDirectorObjective: TodevelopandexecuteameaningfulprogramforolderBoyScoutcampersby

coordinatingtheinstructionofEagleScout“required”meritbadges,andprovidingspecialopportunitiestoprogramparticipants.

EssentialFunctions: Mustbeabletospeak,readandwritetheEnglishlanguage.Mustbesufficientlymobile

enoughastoinstructmeritbadgesrequiringthedemonstrationofphysicalskills.SpecificResponsibilities: The“EagleBaseCamp”Directormusthaveastrongbackgroundinthemeritbadgeson

therequiredlistfortheEagleScoutRank,andmustabletocommunicatethisknowledgetocampersinameaningfulandchallengingway.SpecificResponsibilitiesare:

1. supervise,trainandmotivatethe“EagleBaseCamp”staffinalltheir

activities.2. offeraqualityprogramforolder,participatingcamperstoincludemerit

badges*,off-propertyexperiences,andrecreationalopportunities3. directtheset-upandtake-downofaqualitydemonstration/instructional

areatoincludeacomputerlab4. maintenance,inventory,andwiseuseofall“EagleBaseCamp”equipment5. maintainstrictdisciplineatalltimeswhencampers,leadersandotherstaff

areinthearea6. representthe“EagleBaseCamp”atallleaders’roundtablesanddepartment

headmeetings7. participateinallcampwideactivities8. makeawrittenadvancementreportonall“EagleBaseCamp”activitiesatthe

endofeachweek9. conductprogramstaffevaluationsforall“EagleBaseCamp”staffas

requestedandsubmitwrittenreportontheworkofthestaffatthecloseofcamp

10. coordinate,instruct,assist,andevaluatevolunteer“EagleBaseCamp”staffmembersastoprocedures,techniques,methods,aimsandidealsofBoyScoutcampingandthemeritbadgeprogram

11. superviseandmonitortheuseoftheinternetandelectronicmediacommunicationstoensurethattheseactivitiesarereflectiveofthehighmoralstandardsofScouting

12. submitacompleteinventoryofall“EagleBaseCamp”materialsandequipment,includingconditionandrecommendationsfornextyear’ssupplies.

13. assistintheset-upandtakedownofallcampsitefacilities14. allotherdutiesasassigned

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EagleBaseInstructorReportsto: EagleBaseDirectorObjective: TodevelopandexecuteameaningfulprogramforolderBoyScoutcampersby

coordinatingtheinstructionofEagleScout“required”meritbadges,andprovidingspecialopportunitiestoprogramparticipants.

EssentialFunctions: Mustbeabletospeak,readandwritetheEnglishlanguage.Mustbesufficiently

mobileenoughastoinstructmeritbadgesrequiringthedemonstrationofphysicalskills.

SpecificResponsibilities: TheEagleBaseCampInstructormusthaveastrongbackgroundinthemerit

badgesontherequiredlistfortheEagleScoutRank,andmustabletocommunicatethisknowledgetocampersinameaningfulandchallengingway.SpecificResponsibilitiesare:

1. workwithotherEagleBaseCampstaffinallactivities2. offeraqualityprogramforolder,participatingcamperstoinclude

meritbadges*,off-propertyexperiences,andrecreationalopportunities

3. set-upandtake-downofaqualitydemonstration/instructionalarea4. maintenance,inventory,andwiseuseofallEagleBaseCamp

equipment5. maintainstrictdisciplineatalltimeswhencampers,leadersand

otherstaffareinthearea6. supporttheEagleBaseDirectoratalltimes7. participateinallcampwideactivities8. superviseandmonitortheuseoftheinternetandelectronicmedia

communicationstoensurethattheseactivitiesarereflectiveofthehighmoralstandardsofScouting

9. assistintheset-upandtakedownofallcampsitefacilities10. allotherdutiesasassigned

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EcotourDirectorReportsto: ProgramDirectorObjective: Todevelopandexecuteanoutdoor,highadventurecampingexperienceforOlderBoy

Scoutcampersbygivingleadershiptoa6dayoff-propertytourofDorchesterCounty,Marylandecosystemsandenvironmentalprograms.Thisprogramwillconsistofabicycletrek,acanoetrek,camping,cooking,andlivingoutdoors,visitingpublicandprivateenvironmentalentities,andcoordinatinglogisticalsupport.TheEcotourDirectorwillalsoberesponsibleforthemeritbadgeinstructionalprogramconductedinconjunctionwiththisexperience.

EssentialFunctions:

Mustbeabletospeak,readandwritetheEnglishlanguage.Mustbeabletorideabicycleforupto50milesduringaday.MustbesufficientenoughinswimmingskilltopasstheBoyScoutsofAmericaswimmerstest,andtobeabletodemonstratebasiclifesavingskills.Mustbeabletocanoeforlongperiodsoftime.Mustbeableandwillingtoliveoutofdoors,withoutmodernconveniences.

SpecificResponsibilities:

TheEcotourDirectormusthaveastrongbackgroundinthemeritbadgesrelatedtotheEcotouradventure,andmustbeabletocommunicateanddemonstratethisknowledgeinameaningfulandchallengingway.TheEcotourDirectoralsomustbeabletodemonstrateandpracticelow-impactcampingskillsinconjunctionwiththeOutdoorCodeoftheBoyScoutsofAmericaandsensibleenvironmentalpractices.Specificresponsibilitiesare:

1. Supervise,trainandmotivatetheEcotourstaffinalltheiractivities.2. Offeraqualityprogramforolder,participatingcamperstoincludemerit

badges,off-propertyexperiences,andrecreationalopportunities.3. Supervise,trainandmotivateEcotourcamperswithtrainingtoincludebiking,

canoeing,andcampingskillsessentialtoanenjoyableadventure.4. Maintenance,inventory,andwiseuseofEcotourequipment5. Preparationofprovisionrequestsandcommunicationofspecialneedsback

toHSRforthecomfort,safety,andlivingqualityofEcotourcampers.6. Maintainstrictdisciplineatalltimeswhencampersandleadersarepresent.7. ConductprogramstaffevaluationsforallEcotourstaffasrequestedand

submitawrittenreportontheworkofthestaffatthecloseofcamp.8. Coordinate,instruct,assist,andevaluatevolunteerinstructorsasto

procedures,techniques,methods,aims,andidealsofBoyScoutcampingandthemeritbadgeprogram

9. SubmitacompleteinventoryofallEcotourmaterials,supplies,andequipment,includingconditionandrecommendationsfornextyear’ssupplies.

10. Assistintheset-upandtakedownofallcampsitefacilities.11. Allotherdutiesasassigned.

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EnrichmentDirectorReportsto: ProgramDirectorObjective: Todevelopandexecuteameaningful,characterbuildingexperienceforCubScout

andWebelosageboysbycreatingactivitiesdesignedtochallengeboysinproblemsolving,handicappedawareness,andphysicalfitnessandbyprovidingspecialopportunitiestoprogramparticipants.

EssentialFunctions:

Mustbeabletospeak,readandwritetheEnglishlanguage.Mustbesufficientlymobileenoughtoaidintheinstructionofphysicalskills.

SpecificResponsibilities:

TheEnrichmentDirectormusthavesomebackgroundinissuesdealingwithteamwork;characterdevelopmenthandicappedawarenessandphysicalfitnessandbeabletocommunicatethisknowledgetocampersinameaningfulandchallengingway.Specificresponsibilitiesare:

1. Superviseandmotivateprogramstaffassignedtoworkinthe

Enrichmentarea.2. OfferaqualityprogramforCubScoutandWebelosageboystoinclude

games,activities,craftprojects,physicalactivities,etc.whicharegearedtoofferspecialinsighttoboysinamannerwhichwillhelpthemunderstandspecialcircumstancesandneedsbetter.

3. MaintenanceinventoriesandwiseuseofallEnrichmentareaequipmentandsupplies.

4. Maintainstrictdisciplineatalltimeswhencampers,leadersandotherstaffareinthearea.

5. RepresenttheEnrichmentareaatallleadersmeetingsanddepartmentheadmeetings.

6. Participateinallcampwideactivities7. ConductprogramstaffevaluationsforallEnrichmentareastaff

membersasrequestedandsubmitwrittenreportontheworkofthestaffatthecloseofcamp.

8. SubmitacompleteinventoryofallEnrichmentequipmentandsupplies,includingconditionandrecommendationsfornextyear’ssupplies

9. Assistinthesetupandtakedownofallcampsitefacilities.10. Allotherdutiesasassigned.

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CuborWebelosProgramSpecialistReportsTo: ProgramDirectorObjective: ToprovideguidancetoacuborWebelosdenthroughouttheirstayincampEssentialFunctions:

Mustbesufficientlymobiletoguidedensthroughroughwoodedterrain,mustbeabletounderstandandcommunicatetheEnglishlanguage.

SpecificResponsibilities:TheprogramspecialistwillworkcloselywiththeProgramDirectortoprovideleadershipandguidancetoanindividualcuborWebelosdenfromarrivalincampuntiltheirdeparture-specificresponsibilitiesare:

1. togreetthedenuponarrivalandprovideassistancefromcheck-inthroughtheorientationtourandeveningmeal.

2. toguidethedenthroughtheirscheduledailyandprovideprogramassistancewhererequestedineachprogramarea.

3. toprovidenecessaryleadershipandprogramresourcesforspecialactivitiesanddentimesthroughouttheperiod,includingassistancewithcampfireprogramsifnecessary

4. otherdutiesasmaybeassignedbytheCampDirector.

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Counselor-ln-Training(C.I.T.)

Reportsto: ProgramDirectorandspecificAreaDirectorduringprogramhourObjective: Toassisttheprogramareastafftowhichtheyareassignedincarryingouta

qualityprogram,learnthebasicsofmeritbadgecounselingandwhatitmeanstobesummercampstaffmember.

EssentialFunctions:

Mustbesufficientlymobiletoguidepatrolsthroughroughwoodedterrain,mustbeabletounderstandandcommunicatetheEnglishlanguage.

SpecificResponsibilities:

1. Attendandparticipateindailystafftrainingandworksessionsduring"staffweek"andweeklystaffmeetingsduringthecampseason.

2. DuringBoyScoutcamp,assisttheprogramareastafftowhichtheyareassignedeachweekincarryingoutaqualityprogram,butnottotheextentthattheyaremeritbadgecounselors.

3. DuringCub/WebelosScoutcamp,carryoutandsupportaqualityprogramforyourassignedgroupasaprogramspecialist.

4. StrivetoearnonemeritbadgeperweekduringBoyScoutcampwithpriorapprovaloftheProgramDirector.

5. AbidebythecampstaffresponsibilitiesandpolicieslistedintheCampStaffManualandliveuptotheScoutOathandLaw."SetTheExample".

6. ParticipateinweeklyCITappraisalswiththeProgramDirector.7. CarryoutotherdutiesassignedbytheProgramDirectororthe8. CampDirector.

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BikingDirectorReportsto: ProgramDirectorObjective: Torunasafe,enjoyableTrailandBMXbikingprogram,withaminimumof

equipmentdamageorloss.EssentialFunctions:

Mustbesufficientlymobiletoguidescoutsthroughroughwoodedterrain,mustbeabletounderstandandcommunicatetheEnglishlanguage.

SpecificResponsibilities:

1. Scheduleuseofallbicycleequipmentandstoreallunusedequipment

properlyandsecurely.2. Instructscoutsinproperandsafeuseofequipmentandridingfacilities3. Supervisescoutsonbicycletoursand/orraces4. Promoteattributesofahealthylifestyleandexercise5. RepresenttheBikingDepartmentatallleader’sanddepartmenthead

meetings6. ConductprogramstaffevaluationsforallEnrichmentareastaffmembers

asrequestedandsubmitwrittenreportontheworkofthestaffatthecloseofcamp.

7. SubmitacompleteinventoryofallEnrichmentequipmentandsupplies,includingconditionandrecommendationsfornextyear’ssupplies

8. Assistinthesetupandtakedownofallcampsitefacilities.9. Allotherdutiesasassigned.

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BikingInstructorReportsto: BikingDirectorObjective: Torunasafe,enjoyableTrailandBMXbikingprogram,withaminimumof

equipmentdamageorloss.EssentialFunctions:Mustbesufficientlymobiletoguidescoutsthroughroughwoodedterrain,mustbeabletounderstandandcommunicatetheEnglishlanguage.SpecificResponsibilities:

1. Scheduleuseofallbicycleequipmentandstoreallunusedequipment

properlyandsecurely.2. Instructscoutsinproperandsafeuseofequipmentandridingfacilities3. Supervisescoutsonbicycletoursand/orraces4. Promoteattributesofahealthylifestyleandexercise5. SupporttheBikingDirectoratalltimes6. Assistinthesetupandtakedownofallcampsitefacilities.7. Allotherdutiesasassigned.

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FirstYearCamperDirectorReportsTo: ProgramDirectorObjective: Toprovideawellrounded,attainabledailycampprograminforthefirstyear

summercampers.EssentialFunctions:Mustbesufficientlymobiletoguidescoutsthroughtheentirecampterrain

andprogramareas,mustbeabletounderstandandcommunicatetheEnglishlanguage.

SpecificResponsibilities:TheFirstYearCamperDirectormusthaveknowledgeof,andbeabletoteachscoutskillstocampers-specificresponsibilitiesare:

1. offeraqualityFirstYearCamperprogramtoincludeintroductiontocamping,cooking,hiking,orienteering,pioneering,andwildernesssurvivalskills

2. assistintheset-upandtake-downofaqualityFirstYearCamperprogramarea

3. participateinallcampwideactivities4. assistintheset-upandtake-downofallcampsitefacilities5. allotherdutiesasassigned.