Position Overview
Provides leadership and oversight to the river trek staff and program. Supervise, train, manage, and deliver the river trek. Use the river trek as a vehicle to deliver the Scout Oath and Scout Law.
Key Responsibilities
- Organize/manage 5-day whitewater Treks in New River Gorge National Park and Preserve
- Train, manage, and supervise trek leads in all aspects of trek program and safety.
- Manage and supervise guests to ensure safety and quality of program.
- Maintain trek equipment in an organized and good working condition.
- Implement thorough leave no trace standards.
- Work with National Park Service to identify and participate in quality river service projects.
- Ensure staff receive periodically written performance evaluations.
- 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: Experienced and documented commercial Trip Leader on the New River in West Virginia.
- Required: Competent Class 1-3 whitewater paddler/oarsman. Strong multi-day rafting trip knowledge
- Able to become Red Cross Standard First Aid and CPR for the Professional Rescuer. (Training provided)
- Valid driver license and able to obtain a Summit Driving permit.
- 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, swim, and paddle up to 8 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
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