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Currently recruiting for the season that runs from May 27th, 2024 to August 9th, 2024.

    Outdoor Adventure Staff

    $3,000.00 - $5,500.00 / season
    Brevard

    We are looking for outdoor adventure specialists, who will serve as staff on our off-camp trips and in our outdoor activities on site. The ideal candidates are experienced and proficient in rock climbing, canoeing, whitewater kayaking, backpacking, or hiking and are enthusiastic about sharing the love of the outdoors with campers. The ideal candidates should be confident in planning and leading trips in wilderness areas. Must be available for Staff Development from June 1-June 7 with a commitment to work two sessions minimum.

    Desirable Skills & Abilities:

    • A passion for one or more of the following activities- rock climbing, whitewater kayaking, hiking, backpacking, high ropes, zip-lining.
    • Enthusiasm and experience working with youth.
    • Strong group facilitation, risk management, and decision making skills are necessary.
    • Ability to work competently and confidently, both independently and as part of a team. 
    • Ability to manage a dynamic environment while executing all safety and operational processes involved in planning and leading an adventure based trip.
    • WFA/WFR (we are able to subsidise relevant training for the right candidate)
    • 21 or over with the ability to drive a 15 passenger van
    • Swift Water Rescue certification (we are able to subsidise relevant training for the right candidate)

    Lead Climber

    $3,750.00 - $6,000.00 / season
    Brevard

    We are hiring a Lead Climber for this upcoming summer. The ideal candidate is an experienced climber who is enthusiastic about sharing their love of climbing with campers and staff. The idea candidate should have lead climbing skills, be able to safely manage our 30 foot rock wall, and lead climbing trips into Pisgah National Forest and surrounding areas each week during the 9 week camp operating season. Must be available for Staff Development from May 31-June 7 with a commitment to work our full summer season through August 9.

    Required Skills & Abilities:​​​​

    • A passion for climbing and a desire to share it with others.
    • Enthusiasm and experience working with youth.
    • Strong group facilitation, risk management, and decision making skills are necessary.
    • Ability to work competently and confidently, both independently and as part of a team. 
    • Ability to manage a dynamic environment while maximizing the safety of participants.
    • Capable of rigging top rope systems.
    • Lead climbing experience.

    Qualifications:

    • 21+ ideal (not required) with the ability to drive 15 passenger vans.
    • Single Pitch Instructor certification or equivalent training preferred. Will subsidize this course with a signed contract.
    • CPR and First Aid certification (or willingness to acquire). WFA/WFR preferred. We will also subsidize a WFA or WFR course with a signed contract.
    • Experience leading climbing trips and teaching climbing skills preferred.

How to Apply

Did we catch your eye? If you're interested in applying, check out our website and our social media (@keystonecamp) to see more of what we're all about! 

For new staff, we've made the process a little quicker with an interest form to get you started with the application! If you'd like more information, feel free to email izzy@keystonecamp.com.

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