Kia Kima Staff: "Best Job I've ever had!"

Is Kia Kima Staff right for you? As a member of the Staff, you will be living and working closely with other staff members as you deliver the program of Scouting to youth. You will have the opportunity to change the lives of Scouts who come through our gates and leave a lasting impact.

Staff typically work for 5-7 weeks during the summer, and room and board are provided. In addition, a salary is provided based on the position responsibilities and the applicant's experience. Staff will live in small wooden cabins (based on availability) and large canvas wall tents in staff areas separate from the campers. 

​Application is through an online form (linked on this page) which is sent to the Kia Kima Board of Directors who will schedule an interview. The Board will begin reviewing applications in January and begin scheduling interviews and hiring the staff in the following months.
Kia Kima Staff Eligibility
  • Be a registered member of the Boy Scouts of America by the start of camp;
  • be at least 16 years of age before arriving at camp;
  • have experience in unit or extracurricular/community leadership;
  • be in good physical condition (a current medical form is required);
  • have an interest in instructing Scouting skills to others through a rigorous training course;
  • and must be able to work in a high-stress environment.

Kia Kima Staff Positions

Program Staff
  • Aquatics Director (21, NCS)
  • Aquatics Instructor (16)
  • Scoutcraft Director (18)
  • Scoutcraft Instructor (16)
  • Nature Lodge Director (18)
  • Nature Lodge Instructor (16)
  • Handicrafts Director (18)
  • Handicrafts Instructor (16)
  • Tech Center Director (18)
  • Tech Center Instructor (16)
  • Life to Eagle Director (18)
  • Life to Eagle Instructor (16)
  • Athletics Instructor (16)
  • Golf Instructor (16)
  • Search and Rescue Instructor (16)
  • Shooting Sports Director (21, NCS)
  • Shooting Sports Instructor (16)
High Adventure
  • COPE Director (21, NCS)
  • COPE Staff (18)
  • Climbing Director (21)
  • Climbing Staff (18)
  • Kayaking Director (18)
  • Ozark Ultimate Trek (OUT) Director (21)
  • Ozark Ultimate Trek (OUT) Staff (16)
  • Lost in the Ozarks Summer Trek (LOST) Director (21)
  • Mountain Man (21)
Support Staff
  • Business Manager (21)
  • Assistant Business Manager (16)
  • Medical Officer (21; EMT Certification or higher)
  • Commissioner (18)
  • Dining Hall Manager (21)
  • Dining Hall Staff (16)
  • Commissary Director (18)
  • Commissary Assistant (16)
  • Trading Post Manager (18)
  • Trading Post Staff (16)