Cabin Leader

Job Title: Cabin Leader

Reports To: Camp Coordinator

Are you passionate about giving back to your community and serving the youth?

In 1922, Woodcraft Rangers opened its doors in Los Angeles and began its mission of guiding young people as they explore pathways to purposeful lives. As a progressive organization, Woodcraft has always been responsive to the evolving needs of the communities served, and is notably inclusive, youth‑led, and rooted in the Woodcraft Way, a holistic framework that develops body, mind, spirit, and service.

Continuously at the forefront of expanded learning opportunities, Woodcraft Rangers has a rich history of making a significant impact in the greater Los Angeles area, believing that all youth are innately good, deserve the opportunity to realize their full potential, and should be an active participant in defining their own path.

Camp Woodcraft, one of California’s original and most inclusive camp programs, serves as a year‑round outdoor education and retreat center in Big Bear. From science‑based school retreats, summer sleep‑away camp, and wellness retreats to family camps and community gatherings, we provide immersive opportunities for young people to connect, learn, and grow in nature.

The ideal candidate is enthusiastic, patient, and committed to creating a safe and positive camp experience for children. They enjoy working with youth, are adaptable in a dynamic environment, and can model respect, responsibility, and teamwork. Strong communication and collaboration skills, a sense of initiative, and a passion for supporting camper growth and fun are essential.

• Paid vacation
• Sick time
• Health Benefits
• 403(b) retirement
• Pet insurance
• Lifecraft
• Upward mobility
• Career development
• The opportunity to create a lasting positive impact on youth within your community.

Cabin Leaders play a key role in creating a safe, fun, and supportive camp experience for campers. This position focuses on camper development by fostering social skills, responsibility, confidence, leadership, and positive communal living. Cabin Leaders are responsible for the daily care, supervision, and well‑being of campers, while serving as positive role models who follow and reinforce camp policies, routines and expectations.

In this role, Cabin Leaders actively participate in planning and leading camp programs and activities, both within their unit and across the entire camp community. They assist in a variety of program areas, help implement schedules and behavior expectations, and support evening programs, special events, and overnights. Cabin Leaders work collaboratively with the camp core team to ensure all safety, health, and emergency procedures are followed, while making sure campers are engaged, supported, and having fun throughout their camp experience.

• Focus on camper development (social skills, communal living skills, responsibility, self‑esteem, leadership development, etc.)
• Ensure the safety and well‑being of each camper
• Be a role model to campers and staff, follow rules and procedures and set a good example in regard to camp procedures (sanitation, schedule, sportsmanship, teamwork, etc.)
• Participate in the development and implementation of program activities for campers
• Lead activities with unit and entire camp during all‑camp activities
• Assist in program areas such as nature, archery, low ropes and other camp activities as directed
• Maintain all safety procedures, healthcare and emergency procedures
• Implement program activities and schedule
• Implement camper behavior expectations
• Participate enthusiastically in all camp activities, planning, and leading those as assigned
• Participate as a member of the camp staff team to deliver and supervise evening programs, special events, overnights, and other all‑camp activities and camp functions
• Ensure campers have fun!! It’s camp!
• Other responsibilities as assigned

• Minimum High School Diploma or GED (AA Degree in Child Development or a related field preferred); prior experience working with groups of K‑12 students in an academic or recreational setting preferred.
• Must…