Boy Scouts of America
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scouting.orgRating based on 15 employees who took the Breakroom Quiz
About jobs at the Boy Scouts of America
Pay
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Only some people get paid sick leave
Does the Boy Scouts of America give paid sick leave?
Sometimes. Only some people get paid leave when they’re sick.
How we know this
50% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.Based on data from 14 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and July 2025.
Why this matters
Most US companies don’t have to pay you when you’re sick - only some states require it.
But we believe a good job should pay you when you can’t work because you’re sick. Everyone gets sick sometimes.
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Most people don’t do unpaid extra work
Do workers at the Boy Scouts of America do extra work that they don't get paid for?
Rarely. Most people don’t do unpaid extra work.
How we know this
82% of people report that they don’t do extra unpaid work.Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and July 2025.
Why this matters
You should be paid for all the work you do.
A good job pays you for every minute you spend working for your employer.
Hours and flexibility
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Some people worry about their hours
Do workers at the Boy Scouts of America worry about hours?
Some people worry about getting enough hours.
How we know this
40% of people report they worry about getting enough hours.Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and July 2025.
Why this matters
A good employer should give you the hours you need each week.
You shouldn’t have to struggle or beg for work time.
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Easy to change shifts
How easy is it for the Boy Scouts of America workers to change shifts?
Most people find it easy to change shifts.
How we know this
80% of people report that it’s easy to change shifts if they need to.Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and July 2025.
Why this matters
A good job works with your personal life.
It should be easy to change your schedule when you need to - both for emergencies and when you’re planning ahead.
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Easy to get time off
How easy is it to get time off at the Boy Scouts of America?
Most people find it easy to get time off.
How we know this
77% of people report it’s easy to get time off.Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and July 2025.
Why this matters
A good job should let you use your vacation time when you need it, and it shouldn’t be a hassle to arrange.
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Schedules don’t get changed at the last minute
Do the Boy Scouts of America managers change schedules at the last minute?
Most managers don’t change people’s schedules at the last minute.
How we know this
75% of people say their manager doesn’t change their shift schedule at the last minute.Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and July 2025.
Why this matters
If your bosses keep changing your schedule at the last minute, that shows they aren’t planning well.
Good jobs don’t switch your hours around without warning.
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Most people find it easy to take sick leave
How easy is it to take sick leave at the Boy Scouts of America?
Most people find it easy to take sick leave.
How we know this
85% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sick.Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and July 2025.
Why this matters
Everyone gets sick sometimes.
You should be able to stay home when you need to get better.
A good job should make it easy to take sick time and have clear steps for letting them know you’re sick.
Workplace
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Most people feel treated with respect
Do people at the Boy Scouts of America feel treated with respect by their managers?
Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.
How we know this
86% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.Based on data from 14 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and July 2025.
Why this matters
Your boss should treat you with respect.
No one at work should bully you or treat you unfairly.
If you have a problem, you should be able to talk to someone else who can help.
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Only some people get breaks without interruption
Do people at the Boy Scouts of America get to take their breaks without interruption?
Only some people get breaks without interruption.
How we know this
40% of people report that their breaks get interrupted.Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and July 2025.
Why this matters
When you take a break it should be a proper rest. You should be able to do what you want to and not get pulled off it early.
Needs improving
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Most people are stressed out
Is it stressful to work at the Boy Scouts of America?
Most people feel stressed out here.
How we know this
69% of people say they often feel stressed out at work.Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and July 2025.
Why this matters
Work can be hard sometimes, but you shouldn’t feel stressed all the time.
Your boss should make sure there are enough people and resources to get the work done without feeling overwhelmed.
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Most people enjoy their job
Do people at the Boy Scouts of America enjoy their jobs?
Most people enjoy their job.
How we know this
77% of people report they enjoy their job.Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and July 2025.
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Only some people recommend their team
Do people at the Boy Scouts of America recommend working with their team?
Only some people recommend working with their team.
How we know this
47% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and July 2025.
Why this matters
The people you work with every day are important. They can make the difference between a bad day and a good one.
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Most people get enough training
Do people get enough training when they start at the Boy Scouts of America?
Most people got enough training when they started.
How we know this
67% of people report they got enough training when they started working here.Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and July 2025.
Why this matters
A good job should train you well from your first day, not just throw you into the deep end.
Nobody can do their job well without proper training at the start.
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Most people get support to advance
Do people get support to advance at the Boy Scouts of America?
Most people are given support to advance their career here.
How we know this
In the last year, 75% of people report being given support to advance their career here.Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and July 2025.
Why this matters
A good job should help you grow, if you want to.
This could mean getting better at your current job, learning new things, becoming a team leader, or taking on more duties.
This helps you build skills and earn more money.
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Headquarters only partly understands what's happening
Do people think the Boy Scouts of America’s headquarters understands what’s happening where they work?
Some people think headquarters doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
How we know this
67% of people think that this employer’s headquarters or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and July 2025.
Why this matters
In a good job, the people running the organisation should support the workers who do the hands-on work.
To do this well, they need to know what’s really happening at each location.
This is extra important when an organisation has many different sites.
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Most people feel well informed by headquarters
Do workers feel well informed about how the Boy Scouts of America is doing?
Most people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
How we know this
69% of people feel that they are kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and July 2025.
Why this matters
A good employer shares news with all its workers.
You should know how your employer is doing - both the good news and the problems.
Managers should keep you updated about what’s happening.
How the Boy Scouts of America ranks
Boy Scouts of America ranks joint 6th to work for out of activity centers and activity clubs.
- 6= Big Air
- 6= Boy Scouts of America
- 6= JCC Association of North America
Rankings are based on Breakroom Ratings for employers with 5 or more Breakroom Quiz responses, accurate as of July 12, 2025.
Boy Scouts of America job reviews
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Best thing
Working with volunteers
Worst thing
Making the number
Employee at the Boy Scouts of America, June 2025
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Best thing
I love helping new families get into a program I love
Worst thing
I hate sewing patches on uniforms
Sales associate at the Boy Scouts of America, December 2024