Jobs: Bruin Woods: Positions

This position is usually filled by an experienced, returning staff member.

Duties:

• Ensure the success of all programs around camp
• Emcee student staff shows
• Create programmatic games and activities with assistance of Bruin Woods Manager
• Manage and organize supplies; conduct inventory and reordering
• Take photos throughout the week and prepare a slide show at its conclusion

Qualifications:

• Ability to supervise others
• Demonstrated ability to lead
• Good understanding of program and program goals
• Willingness to devote necessary time to accomplish tasks
• Knowledge of the performing arts and appropriate rehearsal methods
• Self confidence, creativity, good physical health and broad knowledge of general recreation
• Experience working in a recreational setting
• Exceptional public speaking skills
• Valid driver’s license a must

Duties:

• Organize tournaments, post results and present awards
• Promote participation in sports, games and activities
• Take charge of tournament softball games
• Teach sports to program groups on regularly scheduled basis
• Coordinate and supervise morning fitness and tennis classes
• Referee volleyball tournaments
• Supervise athletic contests for kids
• Inspect athletic facilities, track conditions, make repairs and recommend replacement of athletic equipment
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Exceptional social skills and ability to interact with adults
• Knowledge of the rules of popular recreational sports
• Possess a respectable skill level and experience as player
• Demonstrated ability to teach sports
• Ability to facilitate games without taking over
• Knowledge of sports equipment
• Ability to organize tournaments
• Ability to motivate involvement and maintain a lively level of activity
• Enjoyment for competition but with compassion for less skilled or competitive participants
• Willingness to devote the necessary time to accomplish tasks
• Good physical health

One of member of the pool staff will serve as pool supervisor.

Duties:

• Organize activities at Lake Arrowhead’s beautiful outdoor swimming pool
• Enforce safety rules, ensure safety at the pool and handle emergency situations
• Help plan and carry out weekly camp-wide events
• Teach aqua fitness and give swimming lessons to young children
• Clean and oversee the pool house and arrange poolside furniture
• Clean, set chemicals and monitor use of the Jacuzz and Jacuzzi room.

Qualifications:

• American Red Cross Lifeguard Certified (we can certify you if you do not already have this)
• Strong sense of responsibility for the lives of others
• Knowledge of commercial pools and pool chemical maintenance, or aptitude to acquire this information
• Pool maintenance responsibility and a desire to promote maximum use

One boating staff member will serve as boating supervisor. Boating staff members must acquire an Arrowhead Lake Association License during pre-camp training.

Duties:

• Operate the ski boat to teach guests to water ski and wakeboard and drive skiers around the lake
• Practice and enforce boating safety rules
• Drive pontoon boat, take guests to the village, provide commentary during evening cruises and provide boat rides to all children’s groups
• Clean boats, docks and dock areas and keep in good repair; keep boats moored safely, noting problems; take boats in for service as needed
• Keep accurate record of boat use; maintain knowledge of boat use and location; make sure boats are filled with gasoline and ready for operation at all times

Qualifications:

• Prior experience operating a motor boat
• Experience in water safety
• Dedicated commitment to boating rules and safety procedures
• Patience and the ability to coach
• Love for the lake and willingness to help passengers enjoy time on the water
• Willingness and ability to get up early in the morning

Fishing guides must acquire an Arrowhead Lake Association License during pre-camp training.

Duties:

• Transport guests and staff on three-hour fishing trips
• Rig fishing lines and care for equipment
• Operate pontoon boat
• Facilitate registration process for fishing trips
• Record day’s catch by weight and length
• Clean and prepare fish for cooking
• Purchase fishing equipment when needed
• Help keep boats clean and in good condition (see Boating Staff)
• Dedicated commitment to rules and procedures
• Operate boats safely at all times

Qualifications:

• Knowledge of correct use of fishing equipment
• Ability to relate to adults and children
• Demonstrated fishing experience
• Willingness and ability to get up early in the morning
• Sincere love for fishing and helping others fish for hours each day

Duties:

• Carry out activities for 10th, 11th and 12th graders
• Mold teens into bonded groups to achieve maximum participation
• Supervise an overnight camping experience
• Organize teen athletic tournaments
• Organize weekly Teen Dance
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Prerequisites: Mature judgment; desire to be a positive role model; enthusiasm; endurance; genuine love working with young people
• Ability to influence peer pressure
• Genuine enjoyment of teenagers
• Ability to inspire teens to work as a group
• Some camping and backpacking experience as well as general skill in the outdoors
• Knowledge of sports and waterfront activities
• Willingness and ability to state camp rules and enforce them by persuasion

Duties:

• Plan and implement activities for 8th and 9th graders
• Supervise an overnight camping experience
• Organize group athletic tournaments
• Plan and lead activities
• Take group on evening cruises
• Help organize the weekly dance
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Prerequisites: Mature judgment; desire to be a positive role model; enthusiasm; endurance; genuine love working with young people
• Demonstrated ability to work with teens
• Basic knowledge and skill in sports, games, waterfront activities and the outdoors
• Willingness and ability to state camp rules and enforce them by persuasion
• Comfort leading evening activities

Duties:

• Plan and implement activities for 6th and 7th graders
• Supervise Polar Bears during an overnight camping experience
• Organize group athletic tournaments
• Plan and lead activities
• Supervise evening cruises
• Organize the weekly dance
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Prerequisites: Mature judgment;, desire to be a positive role model; enthusiasm; endurance; genuine love working with kids
• Demonstrated ability to work with junior high school-age youngsters
• Basic knowledge and skill in sports and games, waterfront activities and the outdoors
• Willingness and ability to state camp rules and enforce them by persuasion
• Comfort leading evening activities

Duties:

• Plan and supervise activities for children in 4th and 5th grades
• Ability to guide groups with consistency, fairness, energy, cheerfulness and enthusiasm
• Participate with and supervise youngsters during arts & crafts, waterfront and Frontier Village activities and archery
• Supervise overnight camping

Qualifications:

• Prerequisite: Infinite patience; good program ideas; empathy; desire to serve as a positive role model
• Ability to work with pre-teens
• Basic knowledge of hiking, games and activities commonly enjoyed by members of this age group
• Basic knowledge of first aid

Duties:

• Plan and supervise activities for children in 2nd and 3rd grades
• Ability to guide groups with consistency, fairness, energy, cheerfulness and enthusiasm
• Assist and supervise children during arts & crafts, waterfront and Frontier Village activities and archery
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Prerequisites: Physical stamina; infinite patience; good program ideas; empathy; ability to relate to small children; desire to be a positive role model
• Ability to work with youngsters
• Basic knowledge of hiking, games and activities commonly enjoyed by this age group
• Basic knowledge of first aid

Duties:

• Provide a program of activities rich in creativity, music, games, nature lore, physical exercise, drama, storytelling and sports for children in kindergarten and 1st grade
• Assist and supervise children during swimming lessons, arts & crafts and Frontier Village activities
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Prerequisite: Ability to be “on stage” all day long and to cope with large doses of hero worship
• Ability to work well with youngsters
• Broad knowledge of the program areas listed above
• Some experience in the outdoors
• A genuine love for working with small children

Duties:

• Provide a program of activities rich in creativity, music, games, nature lore, physical exercise, drama, storytelling and sports for 3-4 year olds
• Assist and supervise children during swimming lessons, arts & crafts and Frontier Village activities
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Ability to work with pre-school children
• Broad knowledge of the program skills listed above
• Patience, compassion and tolerance
• Some experience in the outdoors
• A strong love for working with small children
• A healthy dose of tact for dealing with parents

Duties:

• This person works alternate days with both Cub and Teddy Bears, filling in on counselors’ days off (see duties described above)

Qualifications:

• Ability to take charge in unfamiliar situations and determine what needs to be done
• Big heart to relate to lots of 3-6 year olds
• Experience responding to situations of separation anxiety
• Self-confidence to proceed with limited direction (see qualifications described above)

Duties:

• This person will be assigned to work with different age groups and in several different areas every week

Qualifications:

• Flexibility and a wide variety of skills
• Ability to take charge in unfamiliar situations and work well with all people
• Knowledge of “filler” games to be used while waiting between activities

Duties:

• Take full responsibility for the entire arts & crafts program and facility including scheduling, purchasing, cleaning, inventory and cash control, program development and guest services
• Supervise four other UCLA students working in arts & crafts (see description below)

Qualifications:

• An upperclassman possessing demonstrated business management skill and/or craft shop expertise
• Ability to supervise; knowledge of cash handling procedures; commitment to excellent guest service; high energy

Duties:

• Manage the camp-wide arts & crafts program
• Teach ceramics, working with leather and other general mediums to 150 adult guests at the Craft House and Arts & Crafts Yurt
• Teach crafts to children’s groups
• Balance arts & crafts accounts
• Provide individual assistance as needed
• Clean the Craft House and inventory supplies
• After hours, perform other duties such as firing pottery, receiving orders, etc.

Qualifications:

• General familiarity with arts and crafts listed above and/or willingness to learn about and excel in them
• Ability to give clear directions
• Patience and willingness to answer hundreds of questions a day
• Tolerance for lots of people noise
• Ability to appreciate and inspire the creative efforts of others

Duties:

• Organize and monitor all outdoor adventure activities including overnight camping trips, hikes and nature games and activities
• Monitor and care for camping equipment
• Pack food supplies for all offsite outdoor adventures and cookouts including overnights, field trips, etc.
• Re-stock unused supplies after each event
• Inventory food and equipment as requested
• Organize and lead field trips including hikes, mountain biking, etc.
• Serve as the resident expert on available field trips or places to go
• Drive program groups to scheduled offsite destinations
• Keep camp vehicles clean and ready for use
• Deliver guests with limited mobility to camp-wide events
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Prerequisites: Assertive; self-starter; work well with others; organized, detail-minded; willing and able to perform behind-the-scenes work required to make trips a success
• Sincere love for the outdoors
• Desire to camp out and hike 2-3 times per week
• Pleasant disposition, outgoing personality, physical stamina
• Knowledge of outdoor safety practices essential
• Confident and experienced
• Experience in food service
• Good driving record a must

The Bear & Grill is a snack bar and kiosk where guests check out games and sports equipment. Following a few simple business principles, Bear & Grill staff will organize songs, dances, chants, costume theme days and other activities that make this area a place of fun for passers-by and guests. One member of the Bear & Grill staff will serve as supervisor.

Duties:

• Prepare food items, take inventory, operate the cash register and keep food areas clean
• In the Games Handout area, check out games and sports equipment to guests of all ages; maintain the appearance and condition of  games
• Work with the Athletic Director to keep sports equipment in good condition
• Serve as a resource to guests on game rules and scoring

Qualifications:

• Energetic personality
• Prior food service experience recommended
• Ability to follow cash control procedures
• Patience and helpful personality
• Tolerance for repetition
• Willingness to support the Bear & Grill service goal to provide high quality fast food and drinks
• Knowledge of games and sports
• Possess creativity and style

Duties:

• Frontier Village staff help create the Frontier Village atmosphere by decorating the village, teaching outdoor skills and telling stories to guests of all ages
• Must be creative and a self starter

Qualifications:

• Outdoor skills
• Food organizational skills
• Ability to teach both children and adults
• Enjoy the outdoors
• Poise and self-confidence
• Great for people with lots of outdoor camping experience

Those assigned to this position must attend a pre-camp training weekend to certify as Archery Instructors.

Duties:

• Manage the archery range and teach archery to participants of all ages
• Devise games to add programmatic interest
• Keep archery range and equipment  in good condition
• Cover at the Front Desk about 25 percent of the time addressing guest requests, answering questions and preparing for the next week of guests

Qualifications:

• A self starter; reliable; work well with both adults and children
• Computer/typing skills
• Poise and maturity; equanimity in the face of many questions and a quick smile are essential

A ropes course is a series of physical events that challenge people individually and in teams to extend themselves beyond their perceived capabilities

Duties:

• Work side-by-side with a Ropes Course professional
• Teach and insure the safety of the course
• Help participants secure their rigs for the high events
• Lead group debriefing sessions after each event

Qualifications:

• Poised and mature
• Ability to lead effective debriefing sessions
• Comfortable outdoors
• Ability to learn and teach safety procedures with precision
• Willingness to work the hours necessary to complete each day’s course
• Good rapport with adults and teenagers