Rock Climbing Position Announcement

Whether you are helping a camper learn how to belay, climb up steep granite, or even rappel for the first time. Rock Climbing at High Rocks is one of the best youth programs in the southeast. We typically hold a staff of about 8-10 ranging from gym climbers to AMGA Rock Guides. Not only do the campers learn a lot, but the staff do too. Many of our staff come back year after year obtaining new skills, certification, and leadership roles. All our campers start out on our 52-foot climbing wall for safety commands and drills, then it's off to the forest for some great local granite including Looking Glass Rock, Cedar Rock, Pilot Rock. We even travel off to Tennessee, and other regional areas to take on new challenges.We have some nice bouldering on the property and our own bouldering cave for continuous training. Come be part of a team where the skies are the limit! Check out our Rock Climbing Activity Video to get a better idea about our program. Rock Climbing Director | Rock Climbing Instructor

Rock Climbing Director, Camp High Rocks, Cedar Mountain, NC

Camp High Rocks, a private boys camp in Western North Carolina, has director opening for it's summer rock climbing program.  Director must be experienced in teaching rock climbing, backpacking, and related skills. We run an intensive program that requires traditional lead climbing experience and prior program experience leading trips.  Our program runs about 6 trips a week, each trip is anywhere from one to four days in length. Climbing areas we use include Looking Glass, Cedar Rock, Table Rock, Stone Mountain (NC), Moore's Wall, and the New River Gorge. Climbing experience on these rocks is preferred. A majority of our backpacking trips utilize the trails in Pisgah National Forest.

Responsibilities: Lead, train and, model a safe and enjoying climbing program with a focus on skill building.  Oversee a group of 7-8 staff.  Schedule and organize outgoing trips.  Instruct climbing at our indoor climbing wall, outdoor climbing tower and our climbing areas near camp. Lead backpacking trips and climbing trips up to four days in length.

Qualifications: At least 21 years of age, traditional lead climbing experience and prior program leadership experience.

Benefits: From $320-$480 per week for the nine week season and one week of orientation, depending on experience and qualifications.  Room, board and laundry are included. Training in late May.

• Rock Site Management Clinic- late May
• WMA Wilderness First Aid Course- late May

Dates: May 30 - August 11, 2012
Application Procedure: To receive staff application packet go to our How to Apply for a Position page.

Camp High Rocks, a private boys camp in Western North Carolina, has instructor openings for it's summer mountaineering program. Instructors must be experienced in Rock Climbing, Backpacking, and related skills. Climbing areas we use include Looking Glass, Cedar Rock, Table Rock, Stone Mountain (NC), Moore's Wall, and the New River Gorge. Climbing experience on these rocks is preferred. A majority of our backpacking trips utilize the trails in Pisgah National Forest.

Responsibilities: Instruct climbing at our indoor climbing wall, outdoor climbing tower and our climbing areas near camp. Lead backpacking trips and climbing trips up to four days in length. Cabin counselor for group of 6 boys.

Qualifications: At least 19 years of age or rising college sophomore, climbing and hiking experience.

Benefits: From $250 to $400 per week for the nine week season, depending on experience and qualifications. Room, board and laundry are included. Training courses available in late May.

• Rock Site Management Clinic- late May
• WMA Wilderness First Aid Course- late May

Dates: May 30 - August 11, 2012
Application Procedure: To receive staff application packet go to our How to Apply for a Position page.

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