Assistant Camp Director

Job Overview

Eagle’s Nest Camp (www.enf.org), a non-profit summer camp for young people located in the mountains of Western North Carolina in Pisgah Forest (close to Asheville), is seeking an Assistant Camp Director (ACD) who will assist in the visioning, planning and implementation of long-range goals for Eagle’s Nest Camp and our outdoor expedition program – Hante Adventures. The ACD also serves as the Risk Manager for Eagle’s Nest Foundation which encompasses The Outdoor Academy, a residential semester school for 10th grade students.

Additional responsibilities include marketing support, staffing, recruiting, hiring and training, budgeting, logistics coordination, curriculum development, permitting and trip leading.

TO APPLY

Send cover letter and resume to Paige Lester-Niles, [email protected]

Special Benefits

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

Salary, on-campus housing, board during camp season and lunches when Outdoor Academy students are on campus, contributory health insurance plan, retirement plans, paid time off, Camp and OA discounts for dependent children.

Minimum Requirements

REQUIREMENTS:

1. B.A. or B.S. in a related field, or prior work experience in education or outdoor leadership.
2. Experience with Risk Management
3. Experience with staff supervision and program logistics
4. WFR (can be obtained prior to beginning work)
5. Experience teaching students in residential settings
6. Experience working in a residential summer camp or similar program