2010
POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT
Field Instructor/ Outdoor Educator
High Rocks, an outdoor education program in mountains Western
North Carolina, is currently looking for staff to help out
with all or part of its LEAP school group program. Our LEAP
programs host a number of different private schools in the
southeast. The program focus varies from group to group, but
is mostly team building and personal challenge using a variety
of different adventure-based activities. The programs are
anywhere from 2-5 days in length, and the participants are
boys and girls between the ages of 10 and 18 years old. Each
program is custom made to meet the goals of the particular
group.
At High Rocks we use the "Challenge by
Choice" philosophy as we create a supportive, caring
atmosphere that allows the participants to push themselves
further than they ever thought possible. Using outdoor activities,
taught in a supportive environment, have proven to be an invaluable
tool for teaching young people the skills they need not only
to safely enjoy the world around us, but to be a positive
force in their communities as well. By freeing the students
from the walls of a traditional classroom we can work with
these students integrating current curriculum and subject
matter that will enhance their learning through experiential
methods. Each program takes full advantage of the beautiful
spring or fall season to embark on trips, either on our 1100
acres of camp property or in a nearby national forest. Our
programs often include the following activities:
· Backpacking
· Rock Climbing
· Paddling
· Mountain Biking
· Orienteering
· Initiatives
· Ropes Course
· Environmental Education
QUALIFICATIONS
Leadership
experience working with youth on trips and programs in the outdoors.
A Bachelors Degree in Outdoor Education or related experience
is preferred. We are looking for individuals with technical
skills in multiple areas and, more importantly, strong interpersonal
skills. Preferred staff are self-starters, ready to step in
and assume a leadership role often times without being asked
to do so. Applicants need to have Wilderness First Aid; though
preference is given to those with Wilderness First Responder.
AVAILABILITY
Dates available
for May 10th– May 21st and August 18th through October
17th. Combine it with our summer camp positions for a full six
months of outdoor employment then you can play all winter long!
Full
and partial season positions available.
Spring: May
4th- May 23rd See the program list
on the index page for specific dates.
Fall: Mandatory orientation is August 16-17. Programs
begin on August 18th through mid-October.
Full and partial season positions available.
See the program
list on the index page for specific dates.
BENIFITS
Daily salary is $90-125/day. Other benefits include room,
board, and free laundry facilities; staff computers with high
speed internet access and wireless internet available; extensive
professional discounts; an incredible location with over 1100
acres of wilderness; adjacent to DuPont State Forest, and a
15 minute drive to Pisgah National Forest; some of the best
wilderness and highest mountains on the Eastern Seaboard. Bonuses
available for staff working every program day.
TO APPLY
-
Download Application at the link below or contact Don Gentle,
Associate Director, don@highrocks.com; 828-885-2153 to receive
one by mail
- Open the LEAP Application Form, save it to your computer,
fill it out, then submit it by e-mail and/or print and mail
it to us.
- To mail
application, return with copies of certifications to:
High
Rocks, LEAP
attn: Don Gentle
PO Box 210
Cedar Mountain, NC 28718
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