Cabin Leader - Big Bear Valley

Job Title: Cabin Leader  

Reports To: Camp Coordinator  

Status: Full-time; Non-Exempt 

Salary Range: $130/day stipend  

Hours of Operation: Vary depending on camp sessions (3 days 2 nights)

Location: Big Bear Valley  

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

Who We Are: 

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.  

What We Do:  

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 sleepaway camp, and wellness retreats to family camps and community gatherings, we provide immersive opportunities for young people to connect, learn, and grow in nature.  

Ideal Candidate: 

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.  

Why Work for Woodcraft Rangers: 

• 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. 

Role Overview: 

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.  

Responsibilities: 

• 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, health care 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. 

Qualifications: 

• 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 be First Aid/CPR certified. (Training provided by Woodcraft Rangers) 

• TB Clearance 

• Successful completion of livescan/background check with DOJ, FBI 

• Must submit health history records prior to first day of work.  

• Possess attributes that contribute to camper success (enthusiasm, integrity, compassion, trustworthiness, patience and respect) 

• Experience working with youth in a camp environment preferred, a minimum of one year working with youth in any setting. 

• Ability to perform traditional camp activities (hike, chants, stand for extended periods of time, etc.) 

• Possess the cognitive, auditory, and visual abilities to perform described duties at camp 

• Ability to handle multiple tasks and projects  

• Must be able to stay at camp in Big Bear Valley, CA during camp sessions 

Skills: 

• Strong communication and positive youth engagement 

• Group supervision and behavior management 

• Teamwork and collaboration in a fast-paced environment  

• Adaptability, flexibility, and problem-solving 

• Leadership, initiative, and sound judgement  

• Commitment to safety, inclusion and positive role modeling  
   

Physical Demands: 

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the following physical demands may be essential for the effective performance of this position. Reasonable accommodation will be considered to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions: 

• Ability to move throughout the camp environment, including cabins, outdoor spaces and activity areas 

• Ability to remain active and engaged for extended periods of time, including standing, walking and participating in outdoor activities 

• Ability to supervise and interact with campers in a variety of settings and environmental conditions  

• Ability to lift, carry, or move camp supplies and equipment, with or without reasonable accommodation 

• Ability to respond appropriately to emergency situations, with or without reasonable accommodations  

• Reasonable accommodation is available for individuals with disabilities.  
   

Work Environment: 

We are committed to fostering an inclusive work environment and will actively consider reasonable accommodations to enable individuals to effectively perform their roles. This position operates in environments typical of the following key aspects: 

• Primarily outdoor, sleepaway camp setting with regular exposure to varying weather conditions  

• Work takes place in cabins, dining areas, trails, activity spaces, and other shared camp facilities  

• High-energy environment involving frequent interaction with children, staff, and groups 

• Schedule may include early mornings, evenings, overnight supervision, and weekends during camp sessions 

• Noise levels may vary and can be moderate to high during activities and events 

• Close collaboration with camp leadership and staff as part of a team-based environment.  

Woodcraft Rangers provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without discrimination with regard to race, religious belief, color, sex, sex stereotype, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions (including breastfeeding), age, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identification and expression, transgender status, transitioning status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic characteristics, genetic information, family care, marital status, enrollment in any public assistance program, status as military, a veteran or qualified disabled veteran, status as an unpaid intern or volunteer, or any other classification protected by law. We also prohibit discrimination based on the perception that anyone has any of those characteristics or is associated with a person who has or is perceived as having any of those characteristics.