Dirty Jobs Director

Job Title: Dirty Jobs Director

Job Location - Schoepe Scout Reservation at Lost Valley, Warner Springs, CA

Responsible To - Program Director

Responsible For - Dirty Jobs Staff

Job Summary: The Dirty Jobs Director is responsible for leading and managing the trade skills program, which includes teaching Welding, Metalworking, and Home Repairs Merit Badges. This role involves both hands-on instruction and the management of program resources and safety protocols.

Season Dates:

• Directors' Week: 6/8/25-6/14/25

• Staff Development Week: 6/15/25-6/21/25

• Week 1: 6/22/25-6/28/25

• Week 2: 6/29/25-7/5/25

• Week 3: 7/6/25-7/12/25

• Week 4: 7/13/25-7/19/25

• Week 5: 7/20/25-7/26/25

• Week 6: 7/27/25-8/2/25 (Dependent program finalization)

Wage - $516.00-533.00 per week after R&B of $45.00/week

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, plan, and implement a comprehensive trade skills curriculum, covering Welding, Metalworking, and Home Repairs Merit Badges.

• Provide hands-on instruction to scouts, ensuring they understand the fundamentals of each trade, safety procedures, and practical applications.

• Supervise and train any assistant instructors or volunteers involved in the trade skills program.

• Maintain and manage all tools, equipment, and materials required for the program, ensuring everything is in safe working order.

• Ensure compliance with all Scouting America guidelines and safety standards related to trade skills activities.

• Coordinate with the Camp Director and other program areas to schedule and integrate trade skills activities into the overall camp experience.

• Create a positive and educational environment that fosters learning and skill development.

• Manage the trade skills program budget, including purchasing supplies and tools as needed.

• Document and track scout progress and achievement in merit badge requirements.

• Support overall operations of Schoepe Scout Reservation at Lost Valley and the Scouting America, Orange County Council.

• Submit an end of summer report

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by camp staff to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand for extended periods.

• This job requires the use of hands to handle, control or feel objects or tools.

• The employee must frequently lift and/or move moderate to heavy objects, which requires frequent and proper bending.

• The employee must frequently be on their feet walking and hiking for distances up to 4 miles at a time.

• Employees must be able to lift or move items weighing up to 25 pounds unassisted.

• This position requires the employee to work outdoors, exposed to all weather conditions as well as dust, pollen, plant life, insects, and wildlife.

Qualifications:

• Minimum age of 21 years.

• Demonstrated expertise in Welding, Metalworking, and Home Repairs. Professional experience in these or related fields preferred

• Experience in teaching or training, particularly with youth, is highly desirable.

• Familiarity with Scouting America program and merit badge requirements is a plus.

• Strong organizational, leadership, and communication skills.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• First Aid and CPR certification, or willingness to obtain certification prior to the start of camp.

• Commitment to the principles of Scouting and youth development.

• Available to work all summer

• Ability to live on site during the summer season working flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, as program scheduling requires.

• Have or be willing to obtain membership in Scouting America

• Have or be willing to obtain Live Scan background check.

• All camp staff must have a completed annual physical done by a medical provider prior to the start of the summer camp season

• Summer camp experience preferred

Benefits:

• Weekly staff events

• Opportunities to participate in program activities including earn certifications and merit badges

• Unique opportunity to work in a scenic outdoor environment and positively impact youth development.

Work Environment:

• This is a seasonal position with the possibility of renewal based on program success.

• Work involves significant outdoor activity and exposure to varying weather conditions.

• Working in a camp environment includes providing customer service, solving problems, and cooperation with others, regardless of your title. It also requires a desire to develop and work with youth, which can occasionally lead to challenging interactions.

The Scouting America, Orange County Council is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.