OA Summit Foreman

Position Overview

Lead groups of participants through a weeklong experience at The Summit Bechtel Reserve that involves trail building, participating in Summit activities and reinforcing the values of the OA.

• Lead groups of scouts through the OASE program
• Support other OASE groups in the field when you are not assigned to a crew
• Instruct scouts on proper and safe trail building while monitoring their general safety and health
• Work with OASE and Summit leadership to address any issues that might arise
• Model the Scout Oath and Law in daily interactions
• Maintain a clean, organized, inspected, neat, and safe work area
• Perform additional duties assigned by S  leadership
• Abide by policies and procedures outlined in the S  staff handbook

• Minimum age: 21+
• Required:
  
  Member of the Order of the Arrow
• Required:
  
  Comfortable in remote settings for extended time periods
• Preferred:
  Trail building experience
• Ability to obtain Red Cross First Aid, Wilderness First Aid, and CPR Certifications (Training provided)
• Willing to become a registered Scouting America member (includes background screening)
• Comfortable using Microsoft Teams for daily work-related communication

• Ability to stand, walk, and hike up to 9 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: 45-55

• 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