Great Smoky Mountain Council

The Great Smoky Mountain Council has an awesome chance every year to give Scouts and Scouters a great summer camp experience at Camp Buck Toms. We need a few dedicated people to join our summer camp staff and help us out. These jobs need individuals who are willing to work hard, but will have tons of fun and earn good money. You'll learn and gain valuable experience, and make lifelong friends and memories.

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS: All staff applicants must complete and submit this application. (Both New and Returning)

A STAFF MEMBER MUST:
1.    Be a registered member of the Boy Scouts of America.
2.    AGE – The minimum age for staff employment is 15 years of age, but ages 18 or 21 are required by BSA national standards for some positions. Scouts age 14 may be considered for the Camp Buck Toms “Counselor-in-Training”
program, which is for a one-week period (possibly two). All staff members over the age of 18 must complete a council criminal background check.
3.    Sign the Code of Conduct for staff members, basically agreeing to live and work by the Scout Oath and Law.
4.    Present a professional appearance, the full BSA Scout uniform will be worn by camp staff.
5.    Have a valid Social Security Card and Picture ID/Driver’s License.
6.    Salary is based on position responsibility with consideration given to individual’s qualifications and experience.

Applicants are not required to give any information on this form prohibited by Federal, State, or local law. This application will be given every consideration, but its receipt does not imply that the applicant will be employed. Applicants accepted for employment are on a trial basis with a probationary period. If, in the judgment of the camp management staff, the employee has not adapted to the work assigned, or that information given has been misrepresented, the engagement may be terminated without other reason.

In connection with your application for employment, an investigation may be made requesting information as to character, general reputation, personal characteristics, and mode of living.

All applicants will be required to comply with the “BSA Youth Protection Training” by undergoing and completing a comprehensive course in recognizing and dealing with symptoms of child abuse. Training occurs during staff week, and at other times throughout the year. All adult volunteers must repeat this training every two (2) years.