Staff at Camp Kirby

Kirby serves Cub Scouts through each level of program and requires a dynamic and dedicated staff to deliver the promise of quality activities. Kirby hires staff members on an annual basis to serve during the camp season which includes training, a camp setup period, the normal five-session program schedule, and a camp shutdown period. Availability is strongly considered during hiring and staff members are expected to be present during most, if not all, of Kirby’s program time.

Aquatics Director

Responsible for delivery of Camp Kirby’s aquatics activities and safe operation of the pool.  Will direct the activities of assigned Aquatics program aides.  Will monitor pool water quality and make adjustments as needed.

Requirements:

Must be at least age 21; must be a certified lifeguard; must attend BSA National Camp School (offered at Ockanickon in Spring 2012)

If you are interested in this position, you must apply.  You are also encouraged to contact the Camp Director (Russ Kantner) at cubcampkirby@aol.com to arrange a meeting.  Please apply here and be sure to mark Camp Kirby as your camp of choice.

CIT (Counselor-in-Training) Program - CIT Positions are still available for 2012!

CITs form the backbone of future camp staffs. and during a season at Kirby a CIT learns skills pertinent to all of Kirby’s program areas and staff-facilitied operations. CITs at Kirby also receive a free week stay at Ockanickon Scout Reservation, Bucks County Council’s premiere Boy Scout resident camp which would normally cost $395 for a provisional camper. The CIT program is currently free and like all staff members, CITs receive quality meals and superior housing facilities compared to most camps including a staff lounge.

Scouts interested in this exciting program must apply and are encouraged to contact the Camp Director (Russ Kantner) at cubcampkirby@aol.com to arrange a meeting.  Also, please plan attend our next Cub Day on Saturday May 5 at Camp Kirby if you are available.  Please apply here and be sure to mark Camp Kirby as your camp of choice.

Staff Documents – 2011 Documents Available

Hired staff members must complete a 2011KirbyStaffPacket and submit it before May 13th.  This packet contains all essential documents for returning staff members.  All staff members must complete an Annual Health and Medical form, new staff members must complete an I-9, and all paid staff members must complete a W-4 (all available at www.ockanickon.org\staff).  All staff must have current Hazardous Weather Training and Youth Protection Training, available through Scouting.org’s E-Learning Portal (see instructions on Ockanickon’s staff web-site).