Overnight Chaperone

Reports to: Program Director

Status: Part Time, overnight 8:30pm-8:00am

Projected start date: October 1, 2024

Projected end date: December 20, 2024

Interviews will begin July 15, 2024.

GENERAL

The overnight chaperone is primarily responsible for overseeing the health and safety of students grades 4-8 on overnight field trips in assigned bunkhouses. Staff will be scheduled in pairs to oversee a bunkhouse with a maximum of 48 campers. We are looking for individuals who enjoy working with children and can create safe and memorable experiences while at camp.

Part-time overnight hours: 8:30pm-8:00am

The chaperone position pay is based on a modified work schedule of no more than 4 workdays with 10-hour shifts. Wage: $16-16.50. Each shift has anticipated overtime of 1-2 hours.

This position supports the missions and operations of the Orange County Boy Scouts of America and the Irvine Ranch Outdoor Education Center:

The mission of the Boy Scouts of 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 mission of The Irvine Ranch Outdoor Education Center is to serve all youth of Orange County by providing quality outdoor educational programs that instill in them an appreciation of the outdoors and the environment, teach effective teamwork, instruct about the cultural history of Orange County, and provide access to the natural resources of the surrounding areas.

REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum age requirement is 18
• Ability to work overnight programs
• Ability to work independently
• Maintains certification in Red Cross Adult and Pediatric First Aid, CPR, and AED

JOB DUTIES

• Create a safe and fun overnight experience for campers
• Interact with campers through conversation, games, and activities in the bunkhouse
• Ensure campers are well rested and prepared for day activities
• Display a positive attitude and assist campers if a need arises
• Approach campers missing home with kindness, understanding, and patience
• Provide basic first aid
• Follow and implement the standards and policies of OCBSA and IROEC
• Sleeping is permitted for chaperones, but chaperones must stay attentive to camper needs as they arise
• As this position requires the chaperone to sleep in a shared living space allergens cannot be brought into that environment. Allergens include but are not limited to outside food, perfumes/colognes/strongly scented products, animal dander, etc.

PHYSICAL/ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS

The 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.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand or walk for extended periods.
• Employees must be able to lift or move items weighing up to 25 pounds unassisted.
• Requires making decisions which affect co-workers, guests, and the image of the company, soliciting help from managers as needed to improve decision-making skills.
• Includes responsibility for the health and safety of self and others.