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Hiking and Backpacking Director, Camp High Rocks, Cedar Mountain, NC

Camp High Rocks, a private boys camp in Western North Carolina, has a director opeing for it's summer hiking and backpacking program. We run an intense program that requires considerable backcountry experience as well as experience teaching skills sessions. A preferred director should have experience with backpacking, camping, experience teaching skills and lessons, managing staff, as well as other related outdoor skills. NOLS or Outward Bound experience is highly preferred. A majority of our backpacking trips utilize the trails in Pisgah National Forest, though we do also venture into the Nantahala National Forest and Linville Gorge Area.

Responsibilities: Direct a staff of five to six instructors. Instruct outdoor skills and environmental ethics. Lead hiking and backpacking trips up to five days in length.

Qualifications: At least 21 years of age, hiking and backpacking experience, Outward Bound or NOLS experience highly preferred.

Benefits: From $320 to $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 courses available in late May.

Dates: May 28 - August 11, 2012

Application Procedure: To receive staff application packet call (828) 885-2153 or go to our How to Apply for a Position page.

Hiking Instructors, Camp High Rocks, Cedar Mountain, NC

Camp High Rocks, a private boys camp in Western North Carolina, has instructor openings for it's summer backpacking program. Instructors should have experience with backpacking, camping, and related outdoor skills. NOLS experience is a plus. A majority of our backpacking trips utilize the trails in Pisgah National Forest, though we do also venture into the Nantahala National Forest and Linville Gorge Area.

Responsibilities: Instruct outdoor skills, environmental ethics, map & compass, and other skills associated with backpacking. Lead hiking and backpacking trips up to five days in length. Cabin counselor for group of 6 boys.

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

Dates: May 30 - August 11, 2012

Application Procedure: To receive staff application packet call (828) 885-2153 or go to our How to Apply for a Position page.

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