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| We are seeking enthusiastic applicants throughout the year that have the Right Stuff to teach and lead our exciting treks based out of Camp Sheppard in the summer. Applicants will be evaluated on attributes such as: attitude, leadership, experience, knowledge, physical ability and group dynamics. Those excepted will work with more experienced staff members teaching and leading trekkers during challenging backcountry mountaineering, backpacking and mountain biking treks. Groups will be away from our Camp Sheppard Base Camp for up to 12 days and reach majestic summits up to 14,410’ in elevation. |
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| To apply for any of the staff positions listed below, read,
complete and submit the application from: http://www.seattlebsa.org/sbsa_CampingDepartment/CampingDocs/CampStaffApplication.pdf |
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| Persons aged 16 or 17 who are interested in learning more about an Instructor In Training position are invited to visit Sheppard Base during any summer weekend or week for an Instructor In Training Orientation before they apply for an Instructor position at age 18. |
 Job Description: Be a good role model with great attitude. Learn the overall CSHAB program while following the scout oath, law, rules of the camp and staff guidelines. Be teachable and ready for action. Learn and teach trek curriculum and skills to staff and trekkers as assigned by the Base and Program Director. Learn trek routes, schedules and procedures while assisting Senior and Lead Instructors leading treks. Assist with gear and food preparation as well as other tasks assigned by the Base and Program Directors. Promote the CSHAB. Have fun. Requirements: At least 18 years of age by the first trek week, registered with BSA, previous scout leadership, long term backpacking experience, takes direction and works well with others, displays leadership, safety minded and can supply recommendations. Has current BSA Climbing Instructor certification (staff week). Can teach outdoor skills and merit badges. Preferred Experience: Previous CSHAB IIT or equal, Mountaineering Basic, ESAR Basic and Team Leader; current Standard First Aid (SFA), Mountaineering Oriented First Aid (MOFA), Wilderness First Aid (WFA) or First Responder. Senior Patrol Leader or Crew President. Eagle rank award. |
 Job Description: Be good role model with a great attitude. Learn the overall CSHAB program while following the scout oath, law, rules of the camp and staff guidelines. Be teachable and ready for action. Learn and teach trek curriculum and skills to staff and trekkers assigned by the Base or Program Director. Learn trek routes, schedules and procedures. Be the Trek Leader on backpacking and mountain biking treks or assist other staff leading those treks. As the Trek Leader, be responsible for all instruction and group safety. Assist with gear and food preparation as well as other tasks assigned by the Base and Program Director. Promote the CSHAB. Have fun. Requirements: At least 21 years of age by the first trek week, registered with BSA, previous scout leadership, long term backpacking experience, takes direction and works well with others, displays leadership, safety minded and can supply recommendations. Has current BSA registration. Can lead hiking and mountain biking treks. Can teach outdoor skills and merit badges. Preferred Experience: Eagle rank award, previous CSHAB IIT or Instructor, ESAR Basic, Team Leader or Field Leader. Current MOFA, WFA or First Responder. Eagle rank award. |
 Job Description: Be good role model with a great attitude. Learn the overall CSHAB program while following the scout oath, law, rules of the camp and staff guidelines. Be teachable and ready for action. Learn and teach trek curriculum and skills to staff and trekkers assigned by the Base or Program Director. Learn trek routes, schedules and procedures. Be the Trek Leader on mountaineering, backpacking or mountain biking treks or assist other staff leading those treks. As the Trek Leader, be responsible for all instruction and group safety. Assist with gear and food preparation as well as other tasks assigned by the Base and Program Director. Promote the CSHAB. Have fun. Requirements: At least 21 years of age by the first trek week, registered with BSA, previous scout leadership, long term backpacking experience, takes direction and works well with others, displays leadership, safety minded and can supply recommendations. Has current BSA Climbing Instructor certification, Mountaineering Basic, ESAR Team Leader or equal; current MOFA, or WFA and can teach merit badges. Can teach and lead rope teams during mountaineering treks. Preferred: Experience: Previous CSHAB Instructor or equal, Mountaineering Intermediate, ESAR Team/Field /Operation Leader or equal, Eagle rank award. |
 Job Description: Be good role model with a great attitude. Know and teach staff the overall CSHAB program while following the scout oath, law, rules of the camp and staff guidelines. Be teachable and ready for action. Teach the CSHAB mountain biking program curriculum and skills to staff and trekkers assigned by the Base or Program Director. Know trek routes, schedules and procedures. Work with the Base Director and Program Advisor to develop and maintain the CSHAB mountain bike treks, routes and gear. Know and teach bike repair to staff and trekkers. Be the Trek Leader on mountain bike and backpacking treks or assist other staff leading those treks. As the Trek Leader, be responsible for all instruction and group safety. Assist with gear and food preparation as well as other tasks assigned the Base and Program Director. Promote the CSHAB. Have fun. Requirements: At least 21 years of age by the first trek week, registered with BSA, previous scout leadership, long term backpacking experience, takes direction and works well with others, displays leadership, safety minded and can supply recommendations. Has completed mountain bike riding and repair training provided by local bike shop, MOFA or WFA, skilled mountain bike rider, can teach merit badges and has good knowledge of local trail system. Preferred Experience: Previous CSHAB Instructor or equal, previous scout leadership, ESAR Team/Field /Operation Leader or equal. Eagle rank award. |
 Job Description: Be good role model with a great attitude. Know and teach staff the overall CSHAB program while following the scout oath, law, rules of the camp and staff guidelines. Be teachable and ready for action. Teach the CSHAB mountaineering program curriculum, skills and routes to staff and trekkers assigned by the Base or Program Director. Know trek routes, schedules and procedures. Work with the Base Director and Program Advisor to develop and maintain the CSHAB mountaineering treks, routes and gear. Certify staff Climbing Instructors and maintain records. Be the Climb Leader on staff mountaineering treks. As the staff Climb Leader, be responsible for all instruction and group safety. Assist with mountaineering gear and food planning as well as other tasks assigned the Base and Program Director. Promote the CSHAB. Have fun. Requirements: At least 21 years of age by the first trek week, registered with BSA, previous scout leadership, long term backpacking experience, takes direction and works well with others, displays leadership, safety minded and can supply recommendations, current BSA Climbing Director Certification, National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS) certification and Mountaineering Intermediate and extensive climbing resume. Can instruct other staff members and plan mountaineering treks. Experience Preferred: Previous CSHAB Lead Instructor or equal. SAR Field/Operation Leader or equal and Eagle rank award. |
 Job Description: Be good role model with a great attitude. Know and teach the overall CSHAB program while following the scout oath, law, rules of the camp and staff guidelines. Be teachable and ready for action. Teach the CSHAB program curriculum and skills to staff and trekkers assigned by the Base Director. Know trek routes, schedules and procedures. Work with the Base, Climbing and Mountain Bike Directors plus Program Advisor to develop and maintain the CSHAB treks, routes and gear. Know and teach mountaineering, backpacking and mountain biking skills, knowledg and routes to staff and trekkers. Work with Base Director on scheduling, staff assignments, gear and food planning as well as other tasks assigned the Base Director and Program Advisor. Promote the CSHAB. Have fun. Requirements: At least 21 years of age by the first trek week, registered with BSA, previous scout leadership, long term backpacking experience, takes direction and works well with others, displays leadership, safety minded and can supply recommendations current BSA Climbing Instructor Certification, current BSA Program Director Certification, Mountaineering Basic, extensive backpacking and climbing resume. Can instruct and lead other staff members plus plan High Adventure treks. Experience Preferred: Previous CSHAB Lead Instructor or equal. SAR Field/Operation Leader or equal and Eagle rank award. |
| Schedule Instructors must be available for 9 weeks from the last week of June through the third week August. Applications must be received at Camp Sheppard by March 21. Applicants must be available for a staff interview hike during the last weekend in March. |
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Offer Pay competitive pay depending on age and experience. Meals, lodging, staff uniform items and use of program climbing equipment. A special opportunity to meet our unique challenge with fellow staff members. |
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UsFor further information on the Camp Sheppard High Adventure Base call Pat Tobin, Camp Director, 1-360-663-2223 or ptobin@seattlebsa.org. For a staff application go to:seattlebsa.org, Council Camping, Camp Staff Opportunities, Camp Staff Information and Application Form. Applications may be faxed to Camp Sheppard 1-360-663-2431 or mailed to: Camp Sheppard 65301 SR410 E Enumclaw WA 98022 Camp Sheppard is located 29 miles south of Enumclaw on SR 410 towards Crystal Mt. |
