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Position Overview

Philmont is looking for a motivated individual with great leadership skills to join their team as Supervisor, Camping Backcountry reporting to the Manager, Camping Services. This role will provide management of camping and back-country related services for the delivery of high-quality youth programs. Responsibilities also include supervising, training, and mentoring employees to ensure the availability of a quality trained staff, planning and developing delivery of business unit strategies and initiatives for camping operations, and managing operational and administrative activities. Being able to develop short and long-term goals which includes preparing business plans and budgets are key roles as well as building and maintaining relationships with the community, organizations, and institutions. You will have the unique opportunity to actively market and promote camping services programs.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions:

• Provides delivery and development of camp's program initiatives to ensure the highest quality and safety is delivered. Assumes responsibility for administrative services for the hiring of seasonal employees and registration of camp participants. Actively markets and promotes camping services programs. Manages program evaluation and continuum of service delivery. Aids in the evaluation of camp programs and staff.
• Oversees and implements the operations of camp's program schedule and administrative services. Ensures a safe and positive camping environment.
• Adheres to the enforcement of camp rules and regulations; models standards for conduct as they pertain to camp staff, volunteers, and youth.
• Plans, and develops short and long-term strategies for youth programs. Develops and maintains successful relationships throughout the community and volunteer organizations.
• Manages, develops, and coaches performance of staff. Directly responsible for hiring and managing 250 backcountry staff members and indirectly responsible for managing the Ranger department.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Job Competencies:

Knowledge of: Backcountry camping principles and safety procedures; child development and best practices for working with youth; risk management and emergency procedures; program development and evaluation methods; budget planning and financial management.

Skill in: Motivating, coaching, and developing staff; planning, organizing, and implementing camping programs; effectively communicating with staff, youth, and stakeholders; actively promoting camping programs to the community; managing budgets, schedules, and documentation; identifying and mitigating risks, ensuring a safe environment; addressing challenges and finding solutions; mediating disagreements and facilitating positive interactions.

Ability to: Make sound judgments in complex situations; work effectively with diverse teams; build rapport and positive relationships with staff, youth, and stakeholders; effectively manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines; adjust to changing situations and unforeseen challenges; participate in and lead outdoor activities.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Recreation Management, Parks & Recreation, Outdoor Education or a related field from an accredited college or university.

Qualifications

• Minimum of four (4) years of experience in ­­­­­outdoor leadership or program management, including at least three (3) years in team management and budgeting.
• Must pass a criminal history background check.
• Must reside on the ranch in assigned housing.

Licenses

• BSA Commissioned Professional strongly encouraged.
• National Camping School certification.

Preferences: Commissioned professionals and have a strong camp leadership background

Benefits

Boy Scouts of America is an equal-opportunity employer. Benefits include major medical, prescription coverage, dental, vision, life insurance, short and long-term disability, accidental death, and a Match Savings plan. We also offer a generous PTO policy and BSA holiday observances.

Since 1910, Boy Scouts of America (BSA) has encouraged personal growth by teaching youth how to set goals and achieve them with determination. BSA promotes a culture where youth, volunteers, and employees feel a sense of belonging-where every person feels respected and valued. We welcome families of all backgrounds to help prepare young people to serve as successful members and leaders of our nation's diverse communities. Join us and help us mold the future leaders of America