Program Facilitator (Mountain Rover) at Summit Bechtel Reserve

Position Overview

Provide front-line orientation, guidance, and guest service to all Summit Experience guests, creating experiences that will be remembered for a lifetime.

Key Responsibilities

• Guide Summit Experience Scouting guests throughout the premiere onsite high-adventure program of the Summit Bechtel Reserve (groups of up to sixty Scouts (youth) and Scouters (adults))
• Act as liaison between all Summit Experience guests and Summit staff in various programs
• Become an expert on the Summit program and property
• Provide guidance and coaching to youth for constructive development and positive experiences
• Participate in camp-wide programs and activities (campfires, evening programs)
• Promote the patrol method and the other aims and methods of Scouting
• 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: 18+
• Excellent interpersonal communication, relationship-building, and problem-solving skills
• Scouting and/or camping experience strongly preferred
• 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
• 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: 45-55

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.