Camp Staff
Now Hiring Summer Camp Staff for 2025!
Don't miss out! Join our team and be a part of the new and exciting developments in facilities and programming at K.S.R. The job is demanding, but equally rewarding. The experience: memorable and impactful!
Join Our Team
The Robert E. Knox Scout Reservation is buzzing! Currently, several teams are implementing our council’s camping and strategic plan with an aim to increase quality programming year round and install a number of new facilities and program areas--all this in addition to a new air-conditioned dining hall, admin center/camp office, health lodge, and more. Be a part of these new and exciting developments happening at Knox Scout Reservation and join our team!
While we have begun to assemble a team of seasoned directors and staff members, we still need you! K.S.R. seeks approximately 55 staff members each summer. Staffers can come from other states and Scout Councils. We pay a competitive salary and offer a great summer time work experience.
Build Skills
Working at K.S.R. offers Scouts opportunities to build vauable skills in an outdoor setting, undertake meaningful challenges, and develop long-term interests in any one of our program offerings. As a staff member at K.S.R., enjoy opportunities to earn certifications, learn by leading, and teach by doing.
Have Fun
We are invested in our camp and its staff. Be a part of an exciting time at K.S.R. Help us design, develop, and implement new and exciting programs that will continue for years to come--all the while building friendships that will last a lifetime!
Make a Difference
Scouting builds character and offers Scouts opportunities to develop life skills. Be a part of our Camp Staff and help foster positive character development, life skills, and self-reliance in young Scouts. Help make a difference and join our team!
General Information:
Applicants are considered for positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age (if over 18), marital status, veteran status, or the presence of health problems or handicap that is unrelated to your ability to perform the job requested.
- Both new and returning staff are required to submit a complete Staff Application each year, in order to be considered for employment.
- The preferred minimum age required is 16. Candidates that are 15 may apply but will require a Georgia Work Permit. Candidates that are 14 years old may apply to be unpaid Counselors in Training (C.I.T.). Candidates 15 years old and under require a Georgia Youth Employment Certificate work permit. The completed form must be signed by a parent/guardian and turned in when reporting for work. This is required even if you live out of state.
- Boy Scouts of America standards require age 21 minimum for some positions as indicated in the Camp Positions listed on the application form.
- Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification is required of everyone, new or returning staff.
- Applicants must be registered members of Scouting America or agree to become registered before employment begins.
- The principles of the Scout Oath or Promise and Law must be practiced as a way of life.
- The staff is expected to set an example in Scouting, which includes the proper wearing of the Scout field uniform.
- Salary is based on position responsibility with consideration to the individual’s experience.
- References are important! Letters of recommendation are encouraged.
- Review the list of jobs in the various departments and indicate three preferences on the application. A brief resume of your experience for each of your choices is suggested.
K.S.R. Camp Staff Dates
Event | Information/Dates |
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Staff Registration Day | September 30, 2024 at the NAC |
Staff Training Weekend | March 14-16, 2025 at Knox Scout Reservation |
Summer Camp Preparation Day | May 31, 2025 at Knox Scout Reservation |
Staff Week | June 1 - 7, 2025 at Knox Scout Reservation |
Summer Camp Week 1 | June 8 - 14, 2025 at Knox Scout Reservation |
Summer Camp Week 2 | June 15 - 21, 2025 at Knox Scout Reservation |
NYLT | Knox Scout Reservation |
Webelos Resident Camp | June 22 - June 25, 2025 at Knox Scout Reservation |
Camp Staff Forms and Contacts:
File Name | Description | |
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Camp Staff Packing List | Download | |
G4 2024 | Download | |
I9 expires 2026 | Download | |
KSR Summer Camp Staff Application | Download | |
W4 2024 | Download |
Position | Name | Telephone | |
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Camp Director | Jeremy Culler |