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Join a vibrant community at an established summer camp nestled in the scenic mountains of North Carolina! As a member of the medical staff, you'll provide essential care and support to campers and staff while enjoying the beautiful outdoors. This role offers a unique opportunity to make a difference in the lives of children and teens, all while being part of a joyful and inclusive environment. With competitive pay, housing, and meals provided, it's the perfect chance to spend your summer in a rewarding and fulfilling role. Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to be part of a dedicated team!
Camp Medical Staff
Eagle’s Nest Camp, Pisgah Forest, North Carolina
Are you an experienced medical professional looking for a change of pace for the summer? If so, we hope you’ll apply to join our team at Eagle’s Nest for the summer of 2025!
Who We Are: Eagle’s Nest Camp is located on 200 acres of wooded land in the lush mountains of Western North Carolina just southwest of Asheville and down the road from Pisgah National Forest. Eagle’s Nest provides a joyful, inclusive community where campers finishing kindergarten - 11th grade are treated with respect and compassion. Campers have the opportunity to participate in 1-3 week long sessions that emphasize nature, arts, and community living while taking visual and performing arts, athletic, and outdoor classes. Eagle’s Nest is an independent non-profit organization. We also host an outdoor adventure program for teens giving them the opportunity to spend two - three weeks backpacking, rock climbing, and white water canoeing in North Carolina, across the country, and internationally.
Responsibilities: Our Health Hut medical staff are responsible for providing daily care and First-Aid to approximately 140 campers and 60 staff. While on duty, our medical team members are available and able to serve our camp community with the support of our administration and full-time camp staff. Daily responsibilities will include administering care and First-Aid to injured/ill campers, administering medication and preparing medications for any overnight or off-campus trips, updating medical logs as necessary on our CampDoc online platform, communicating with parents and physicians, and being available to serve whenever a need arises.
Benefits: Competitive salary, tuition discounts for dependent children, and one full day off each week. On-campus housing, delicious healthy meals (including vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options), extensive professional discounts, staff lounge with wifi, and access to laundry facilities provided.
Dates: Positions are 1 - 3 weeks and align with camp sessions.
How to Apply: Please complete this short application. Once we receive it, you'll be invited to schedule a Zoom interview and informational chat with Paige Lester-Niles, the Camp Director, and other members of the camp leadership staff. The interviews are fun opportunities for us to get to know each other.
You can visit our webpage to learn more about Eagle's Nest Camp!
Required Qualifications: All staff must be at least 18 years old with one full year out of high school. We require CPR and First Aid certification by the time the season begins and may require higher certifications for teaching in specific areas.