The camp is operated in the Blue Ridge Mountain area of South Carolina and North Carolina in Sunset, SC
(30 Minutes from Brevard, NC) Adventure Camp has direct access to thousands of acres of state and national wilderness areas.
The program has campers ages 10-16 who are interested in learning about adventure activities. Adventure activities include: White Water Rafting, Climbing Wall, Rappelling, Zip Lining, Rock Climbing, Canoeing, Hatchet Throwing, Shooting Sports (Crossbows & Archery), and other activities. You can take a look at our camp by going to our website at http://adventuresummer.camp/
Principal Duties:
Teach all components of the Adventure Camp Curriculum (training provided)
Lead students in daily program classes and activities (wake-up, meals, campfire, and wrap-up)
Be actively involved in all program activities, leading and participating in evening activities as scheduled
Assist in routine clean-up
Set-up and maintain site and program areas
Perform direct supervision of campers while involved in classes and activities (on and off-site)
Perform camp counselor duties including staying and attending to campers overnight while they are at camp
Qualifications:
Pursuing a BA or BS in Parks and Recreation, Natural Resources or related field
Must show leadership qualities and be a role model for campers to look up to
Experience with some adventure activities listed is preferred but not necessary to apply
Experience working with youth preferred but not required
Must have the patience, understanding, flexibility, and energy to work and live with campers and staff
Must demonstrate teaching skills and ability to implement creative - Must be willing to sacrifice, adapt and work hard as part of a team pursuing a common goal and objective
Salary: $475 - $525 Per Week plus lodging and meals during camp programming
Contact: If you are interested in the position, please send your resume and three references to Megan Griffith at mg5@clemson.edu. Please have all resumes submitted by March 27th