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Senior Area Director- Evenings and Weekends Reports to: Program Director Status: Full Time, Non-Exempt Benefits: Health insurance, paid vacation, and sick time Supervises : Seasonal  and part-time  instructors Pay: $23.00-$25.00 GENERAL DESCRIPTION: This  full-time , non-exempt,  benefited   position supports the missions and operations of  Scouting America,   Orange County  Council  and the Irvine Ranch Outdoor Education Center. The mission of Scouting America is to prepare young people to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetimes by instilling in them the values of the Scout Oath and Law. The   Senior  Area  Director -  Evening s  and Weekends   is  primarily responsible for  supporting outdoor programs at the IROEC during weekday evenings and  through  variable   weekends .   This includes  training  and oversight  of evening program instructor s  as well as  the  camp’s  c ommissioner   team in  logistics  and guest relations .   Th is  Director   is   part of the leadership team of the property, and  contributes to the  oversight of  all  operations, program development,  and   staff development . REQUIREMENTS • Minimum  age requirement is 21 • College degree (required) • Have or be able to attend and complete Boy Scouts of America’s National Camping School for Program Director • Maintain certification in Red Cross Adult and Pediatric First Aid, CPR, and AED by an EMSA provider • Maintain certification in CA’s Preventative Health and Safety course • Must be able to  operate  or be trained to  operate  camp vehicles including Gator, Golf Cart, and Tractor • Highly  d esired: Former managerial experience • Highly desired: Bilingual JOB DUTIES • This role directly supports the Adventure Program Director in overseeing camp program  conducted during weekday afternoons and evenings, as well as at least one weekend day per week • Deliver high quality programming, personify professionalism, and  exhibit  excellent customer service to all staff and guests of the IROEC. • Conduct i nstructor  and  c ommissioner  t eam  development and in-service  trainings . • Work with Janitorial, Maintenance, Kitchen, and Program staff to  maintain  clean, safe, and enjoyable facilities for all camp visitors . • Assist  in overall administration and facilitation of programs as needed. • Develop and s upport evening programming during Outdoor Science School such as Glow in the Dark Science, Night Hike, Astronomy Night, and Camp Fire. • Collaborate  in  developing and implementing  new programs  and activities. • Complete regular inspections and maintenance of program equipment and facilities. • Maintain and uphold facility standard operating procedures including opening and closing the facility, class tracking, and staff development. • Delivery of  timely  and professional feedback about inventory,  personnel   and program • Participate in IROEC and  Scouting  America, OCC  staff meetings, training, and enhancement activities. • Assist  and  facilitate  programs and property needs in all areas as needed. • Perform other duties as assigned. ADDITIONAL SKILLSETS • Basic computer literacy, including limited usage of Microsoft Office Products and electronic record systems. • Ability to communicate clearly, positively, and professionally with others. • The ability to  operate  in a leadership role. • Ability to think critically and prioritize when given multiple assigned tasks. • Fluency in written and spoken English. • Bi-lingual (preferred) PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. • Must be able to spend  significant time  outdoors • Ability to lift, carry, and balance 50 pounds • Ability to exert on a regular basis 50 pounds of force • Constantly able to bend and scoop, sit, and stand,  possess  hand-eye-foot coordination, and perform good manual dexterity. WORK ENVIRONMENT 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. 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.