Summer Camp Staff
If you are looking to work at Camp Mountain Run during the summer camp season, please fill out the online Seasonal Camp Staff Application. Once you submit the application it will be transmitted to the Council Service Center and the Camp Director.
We currently have openings for the following positions for the Summer of 2025:
- Area Directors, Merit Badge Instructors and Lifeguards
UPDATED: 2/6/2025
Camp Staff – Paperwork Checklist
Here is a checklist of the forms that need to be completed by ALL PAID EMPLOYEES. These must be submitted by June 1st. Please upload all of them when you are submitting the Seasonal Camp Staff Application. (Forms should be uploaded and submitted in PDF format.)
CLEARANCES
- Training certificates from my.scouting.org
- Youth Protection Training
- Program Safety Course which includes mini courses on Climb on Safely, Safety
Afloat, Safe Swim Defense, Hazardous Weather Training, Drive Safely, and Range Safety Activities. (We will complete these during Pre-Camp Staff training.)
- Youth Protection Training
- Training certificate from the SkillSoft website.
- Workplace Harassment Prevention Training. Seasonal employees will select if they are in a manager (director) or employee role and the correct training will automatically be assigned to them. Please print the completion certificate at the end of the training.
- Workplace Harassment Prevention Training. Seasonal employees will select if they are in a manager (director) or employee role and the correct training will automatically be assigned to them. Please print the completion certificate at the end of the training.
- PA Clearances for all paid employees and volunteers. (When filling out, please have them mailed to Bucktail Council, 89 Nolan Road, Penfield, PA 15849.)
- PSP Criminal History Background Check
- Child Abuse History Clearance
- FBI Fingerprinting Background Check Paid employees ONLY. Click on Digital Fingerprinting. On the next screen, enter the Service Code, which is: 1KG6ZJ.
- Training certificates from my.scouting.org
REGISTRATION, FORMS, & CERTIFICATES
- BSA registration form (no registration fee if currently BSA registered). All camp staff must enter code “68” (under 18 years of age) or “49” (18 years of age or older) to trigger dual enrollment.
- W-4 (please note that the IRS has created a new W-4 is required this year)
- I-9 with copies of 2 forms of identification (birth certificate, social security card, driver’s license) or a single copy of your Passport.
- Local tax form (with PSD Code found at PA Department of Community and Economic Growth website)
- Employee Direct Deposit Authorization (ACH) This must be signed with a copy of a voided check or deposit slip.
- Medical Form (A-B-C) Part C must be signed by a family doctor or physician.
- BSA registration form (no registration fee if currently BSA registered). All camp staff must enter code “68” (under 18 years of age) or “49” (18 years of age or older) to trigger dual enrollment.
In addition, if you are under the age of 18, you will need to do the following:
- Application for Work Permit This needs signed by your high school principal and/or guidance counselor.
- Under 18 Driver Release Form This must be signed by your parent/guardian.
CIT / Volunteer – Paperwork Checklist
Here is a checklist of the forms that need to be completed by ALL CITs and VOLUNTEERS. These must be submitted by June 1st. Please upload all of them when you are submitting the Seasonal Camp Staff Application. (Forms should be uploaded and submitted in PDF format.)
- Training certificates from my.scouting.org
- Youth Protection Training
- Program Safety Course which includes mini courses on Climb on Safely, Safety
Afloat, Safe Swim Defense, Hazardous Weather Training, Drive Safely, and Range Safety Activities. (We will complete these during Pre-Camp Staff training.)
- Training certificate from the SkillSoft website.
- Workplace Harassment Prevention Training. Seasonal employees will select if they are in a manager (director) or employee role and the correct training will automatically be assigned to them. Please print the completion certificate at the end of the training.
- PA Clearances for all paid employees and volunteers. (When filling out, please have them mailed to Bucktail Council, 89 Nolan Road, Penfield, PA 15849.)
- PSP Criminal History Background Check
- Child Abuse History Clearance
- Fingerprinting Waiver
Volunteers and CITs ONLY.
- BSA registration form (no registration fee if currently BSA registered). All camp staff must enter code “68” (under 18 years of age) or “49” (18 years of age or older) to trigger dual enrollment.
- Medical Form (A-B-C) Part C must be signed by a family doctor or physician.
Pre-Camp Staff Training:
We will have hold pre-camp staff training days as follows:
- June 7, 2025 | 10:00 am – 3:00 pm (at Camp Mountain Run)
- June 13-14, 2025 | Directors Retreat (Directors ONLY at Camp Mountain Run) 6:00 pm report.
- June 15-18, 2025 | Staff Week (All Staff at Camp Mountain Run) 2:00 pm report on Sunday.
