Summer Camp Counselor at Eagle's Nest Camp Pisgah Forest, NC

Eagle's Nest Camp; Pisgah Forest (NC); On-site; USD 16,531 - 24,796; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site housing

Meals provided

Staff discounts

Lounge with wifi

Laundry facilities

Job summary

Eagle's Nest Camp in Pisgah Forest, NC seeks a Summer Camp Counselor to lead daily activities for campers aged kindergarten through 11th grade. You'll teach arts and crafts, sports, outdoor skills, and storytelling while modeling kindness and teamwork.

Dates May 25 to August 12, 2024. On-site housing, meals, and benefits are provided; CPR/First Aid certification is required by start of season.

Qualifications

• CPR and First Aid certification required by time season begins.
• Experience with children in group settings is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily classes and activities in arts, sports, and outdoor skills.
• Supervise and ensure safety of campers.
• Support logistics such as meals and housing for staff and campers.

Skills

CPR First Aid

Child care

Activity instruction

Teamwork

Job description

Summer Camp Counselor job at Eagle's Nest Camp. Pisgah Forest, NC.

Are you looking for a fun and rewarding summer job? Do you love working with kids? Are you excited about the outdoors, teaching kindness, cooking, arts and crafts, rock climbing, canoeing, hiking, horseback riding, sports, telling stories, and being creative? Do you dream of spending the summer in the mountains, star gazing, laughing with true friends, and having the best summer of your life? If so, we hope you’ll apply to join our team at Eagle’s Nest for the summer of 2024!

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 - 11 th 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 summer staff teach classes every day in areas reflecting their expertise and interests. We offer classes including, but not limited to:

• Arts and Crafts
• Backpacking
• Horseback Riding
• Whitewater Canoeing
• Rock Climbing
• Athletics
• Swimming
• Music
• Drama

Dates: Position is from May 25th to August 12th, 2024.

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 with other members of the camp leadership staff. The interviews are fun opportunities for us to get to know each other.

You can visit our staff webpage to learn more about Eagle's Nest Camp!

Special Benefits

Benefits: Competitive salary and one full day off each week. On-campus housing, delicious healthy meals (including vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options), extensive professional discounts, a staff lounge with wifi, and access to laundry facilities provided.

Requirements

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.

Why work here

Do you love working with kids? Are you excited about the outdoors, teaching kindness, cooking, arts and crafts, rock climbing, canoeing, hiking, horseback riding, sports, telling stories, and being creative? Do you dream of spending the summer in the mountains, star gazing, laughing with true friends and having the best summer of your life? If so, you might be a wonderful Eagle’s Nest Camp Counselor!