Bogue Tuchenna Cub Scout Day Camp
Day Camp Job Descriptions
Table of Contents
Den Leader
General Responsibility:
The Den Leader is responsible for escorting a den of boys throughout the day
at camp, ensuring their safety and encouraging active participation in the programs
and activities. The Den Leader assists activity area leaders as needed. The
Den Leader is responsible to the Program Director.
Specific Responsibilities:
- Arrive at camp no later than 8:00 AM.
- Den Leaders, Assistant Den Leaders or Den Chiefs will collect the den's
lunches, place them in the cooler before the sessions begin.
- Take attendance and assemble your den at the Flag Pole by 8:40. Attendance
sheets must be turned in to HQ by 9 AM.
- Escort den from place to place, keeping den members together and under control
at all times.
- Keep accurate advancement records on all scouts.
- Ensure that the cubs use the Buddy System whenever they leave the den.
This includes, but is not limited to, all trips to the restroom, first aid
station and HQ.
- You are responsible for the discipline of your den. It is not the job of
the Den Chief or staff. Uncontrollable cubs should be brought to the Camp
Director. Please review the page on discipline in the Volunteer Manual.
- Den Leaders will eat lunch with their dens. Please see that your area is
clean before you leave for the next session.
- Each den will have its own den yell and flag. Carry the flag from session
to session. Songs and yells build enthusiasm and promote togetherness. They
can be used while traveling from one session to another, on a hike etc…
- Your den may be responsible for an opening or closing ceremony - consult
your schedule.
- Wear proper uniform and enforce camp rules and regulations.
- Report all injuries and/or illness promptly to the Health Officer (bring
mobile patients to Health Officer).
Assistant Den Leader
General Responsibility:
The Assistant Den Leader is responsible for helping the den leader prepare
the den area each morning and closing camp in the afternoon, assisting the den
leader in escorting the cubs throughout the day at camp, ensuring their safety
and encouraging active participation in the programs and activities. They are
responsible for assuming the duties of the Den Leader if the Den Leader is temporarily
not available. The Assistant Den Leader assists activity area leaders as needed
and reports to the Den Leader and Program Director.
Specific responsibilities:
- Assist the Den Leader however necessary.
- Escort den from place to place, keeping den members together and under
control at all times.
- Den chiefs, den leaders or assistant den leaders will collect the den's
lunches and store them in the cooler before the first session begins.
- Ensure that the cubs use the buddy system at all times. This includes,
but is not limited to, all trips to the restroom, first aid station and HQ.
- Eat lunch with their den and will police the area afterward to ensure that
it is clean.
- Encourage the den to sing and use its den yell in order to promote enthusiasm
and togetherness.
- Wear proper uniform and enforce camp rules and regulations.
- Report all injuries and/or illness promptly to the Health Officer (bring
mobile patients to Health Officer)
- Escort Cub Scouts if they need to leave the den and adult supervision is
required. Youth Protection Guidelines and the buddy system must be observed
at all times.
- Assume the duties of the Den Leader if the Den Leader is temporarily not
available.
Den Chief
General Responsibility:
The den chief is responsible for helping the den leader prepare the den area
each morning and closing camp in the afternoon, assisting the den leader in
escorting the cubs throughout the day at camp, ensuring their safety and encouraging
active participation in the programs and activities. The den chief assists activity
area leaders as needed. The den chief reports to the Den Leader and Program
Director.
Specific responsibilities:
- Work with the Camp Director or Assistant Camp Director to prepare the camp
in the morning by putting ice in the water coolers and assisting in traffic
control.
- Escort den from place to place, keeping den members together and under control
at all times.
- Den chiefs or den leaders will collect the den's lunches and store them
in the cooler before the first session begins.
- Ensure that the cubs use the buddy system at all times. This includes, but
is not limited to, all trips to the restroom, first aid station and HQ.
- Den chiefs will eat lunch with their den and will police the area afterward
to ensure that it is clean.
- Encourage the den to sing and use its den yell in order to promote enthusiasm
and togetherness.
- Wear proper uniform and enforce camp rules and regulations.
- Report all injuries and/or illness promptly to the Health Officer (bring
mobile patients to Health Officer)
- Work with the Camp Director or Assistant Camp Director to close the camp
in the afternoon by collecting and storing water coolers, assisting in traffic
control and acting as a runner.
- Do not leave camp until dismissed by your Den Leader.
Activity Area Leader
General Responsibility:
The Activity Area Leader is responsible for carrying out instructive programs
at Day Camp. The Area Leaders supervise an area staff including area assistants,
Boy Scouts, and Jr. Volunteers and may utilize the den leaders in teaching skills
and otherwise supervising the activity area. The Area Leader reports to the
Program Director.
Specific Responsibilities:
- Supervise the use and storage of all equipment, supplies and materials.
- Be sure only the correct amount of materials is used for each project.
- Maintain a strict check-in/out system and use the buddy system in activity
area at all times.
- Keep records of den attendance, cooperation and spirit.
- Wear proper uniform and enforce camp rules and regulations.
- Report all injuries and/or illness promptly to the Health Officer (bring
mobile patients to Health Officer)
- Prepare a list of supplies and equipment that needs to be replaced, purchased
or supplemented.
Activity Area Assistant
General Responsibility:
The Activity Area Assistant is responsible for carrying out instructive programs
at day camp. The area assistants assist in teaching skills and otherwise supervising
the activity area. The area assistant reports to the Area Leader and Program
Director.
Specific responsibilities:
- Assist the Area Leader however necessary.
- Be aware of the area leader's responsibilities and assist them in making
the activity a fun learning experience for the cubs.
- Assist in the use and storage of all equipment, supplies and materials.
- Wear proper uniform and enforce camp rules and regulations.
- Report all injuries and/or illness promptly to the Health Officer (bring
mobile patients to Health Officer)
Aquatics Staff
Non-certified Waterfront Volunteers
Look Out
General Responsibilities:
You must have a swim suit on. You will watch the people in the water at the
area you are assigned to. If anything occurs you will
notify the Lifeguard assigned to that area. Look outs report to the Lifeguard
in their area and Aquatics Director.
Swim Tag Board
General Responsibilities:
You will check the children in to the designated area you are working, post
the tags in their assigned place on the board, and check
them out at the end of their session. Swim Tag Board volunteers report to the
Aquatics Director.
Certified Waterfront Volunteers
Lifeguard
Must have current:
- Lifeguard certification (ARC or BSA)
- CPR certification
- BSA Safety Afloat
- BSA Safe Swim Defense
General Responsibilities:
You will be responsible for the safety of the people in the area you are assigned
to. You will also be responsible for ensuring the safe operation of the area.
Lifeguards report to the Aquatics Director.
Specific Responsibilities:
Detailed responsibilities will be given at the Lifeguard Training that will
take place before camp.
Shooting Sports Staff
Range Officer
General Responsibilities:
The range officer runs the archery, BB gun or slingshot range. The range officer
ensures the safe operation of one of the shooting sports areas. Range Officers
must be at least 18 years old and be trained as outlined in Shooting Sports
for Cub Scouting and hold a current BSA Shooting Sports Range Officer certification.
Range Officers report to the Shooting Sports Director.
Specific Responsibilities:
- Know and strictly follow all the safety regulations related to Shooting
Sports.
- Train all campers and leaders in the safety fundamentals.
- Train all campers in the proper use of the shooting sports equipment.
- Run the shooting sports program for your area.
- Restrict from using any area any person who does not follow all safety instructions.
- Make sure equipment is properly stored when not in use.
- Report any and all operational or personnel problems to the Shooting Sports
Director, Camp Director or Assistant Camp Director.
- Detailed responsibilities will be given at the Shooting Sports Training
that will take place before camp.
Range Assistant
General Responsibilities:
Assist the Range Officer in the safe operation of the assigned shooting sport
area. If needed, assist campers with operation of the shooting sports equipment.
Range Assistants must be trained as outlined in Shooting Sports for Cub Scouting.
Range Assistants report to the Range Officer for their assigned area and the
Shooting Sports Director
Specific Responsibilities:
Detailed responsibilities will be given at the Shooting Sports Training that
will take place before camp.
Gatorbite Coordinator
General Responsibilities:
The Gatorbite Coordinator shall be a man or woman at least 21 years old who
is qualified to oversee dependent youth. You are responsible for the children
of the staff and volunteer members before and during the program hours of camp.
The Gatorbite Coordinator is responsible to the Camp Director and Assistant
Camp Director.
Specific Responsibilities:
- Arrive at 7:45 with the main Camp Staff.
- Work with the Program Director to obtain craft and program supplies.
- Have/prepare a program with a flexible schedule for young campers, keeping
in mind the differences in age.
- Be sure young campers follow the rules. i.e. Always walk with a buddy. Don't
run in camp.
- Understand that this is a special job, probably one of the most important
in camp, and that these children must never, even for one second, be out of
a leader's site.
- Be sure the area has enough staff.
- Before the opening of camp, make a list of supplies needed for the area.
After camp, prepare a list of supplies that must be restocked. This list goes
to the program director.
Gatorbite Area Assistant
General Responsibility:
The Gatorbite Area Assistant is responsible for helping watch the children
of the staff and volunteer members before and during the program hours of camp.
The Gatorbite Area Assistant is responsible to the Gatorbite Coordinator, Camp
Director and Assistant Camp Director.
Specific responsibilities:
- Assist the Gatorbite Coordinator however necessary.
- Help run the Gatorbite craft activities and rotate older Gatorbites through
the program areas according to the schedule.
- Assist in the use and storage of all equipment, supplies and materials.
- Wear proper uniform and enforce camp rules and regulations.
- Report all injuries and/or illness promptly to the Health Officer (bring
mobile patients to Health Officer)
Health Officer
General Responsibilities:
The health officer is responsible for providing first aid treatment for any
injuries or illness to campers and staff during day camp. The officer staffs
the first aid station during camp and maintains medical records on all campers
and staff. The officer works under the guidance and consultation of the Medical
Director. The health officer reports to the Camp Director and Assistant Camp
Director.
Specific Responsibilities:
- Diagnose and provide appropriate care and treatment for all campers and
staff who may be injured or become ill during the camp. Refer to the medical
director or the hospital any injury or illness that is beyond the capability
of the officer or other staff members to diagnose and/or treat.
- Review all health histories for campers and staff and be prepared to deal
with any special conditions indicated, consulting with the medical director
as needed for guidance.
- Keep daily treatment log and accurately describe all care and treatment
given.
- Prepare a list of supplies and equipment needed for the first aid station
and submit it to camp director in sufficient time for purchase.
- Supervise the use and storage of all equipment, supplies and materials.
- Wear proper uniform and enforce camp rules and regulations.
- Ensure that you have a working radio and are in communication with the Camp
Staff at all times.
- Be sure the first aid station is staffed with a responsible volunteer who
is in radio communication with the Camp Staff when you are away from the station.
Boy Scout, Venturer, Explorer or Junior Volunteer
Boy Scout, Venturer and Explorer Volunteers must be currently registered members
of a BSA Scouting Unit between the ages of 14 and 17. Boy Scouts under the age
of 14 can volunteer at camp IF THEIR PARENTS ARE GOING TO BE VOLUNTEERING AT
CAMP THE SAME DAY(S).
Non-BSA volunteers between the ages of 14 and 17 can be Jr. Volunteers with
the approval of the Camp Director.
Boy Scouts, Venturers, Explorers and Junior Volunteers under the age
of 18
Can serve in the positions of:
- Activity Area Assistants
- Lookouts
- Gatorbite Assistants
Boy Scouts, Venturers, Explorers and Junior Volunteers with the proper
training
Can serve in the positions of:
- Den Chiefs
- Range Officer Assistants
- Lifeguards
Venturers and Explorers between the ages of 18 and 21
Can serve in any position at Day Camp except:
Den Leader or Gatorbite Supervisor
Responsibilities:
See the descriptions elsewhere in this document for specific position responsibilities.