Since 1933, Camp Long has served South Carolina’s campers, adventurers and educators. Situated on over 400 acres in Aiken, South Carolina, Camp Long’s woodland setting is a lake front, year-round destination for outdoor retreats and events. Our facilities and amenities are designed to accommodate a variety of group sizes, ages and needs.

Camp Long is looking to hire a year round recreation specialist for the educational programs, church retreats, professional development groups, and summer campers that attend the location throughout the year. Activities include rock wall, giant swing, archery, team building, canoeing. The job includes day and evening programs but no overnight supervision of school children in cabins.  We also work with various private and public groups that want a rental experience in a camp setting. Opportunities to travel and work as an instructor with our outdoor education programs at our other two locations. We are looking for people who would be willing to be trained as ropes course facilitators and/or lifeguards (all training will be provided by us).

Principal Duties:

• Regularly teach at least two curriculum components in the field study programs

• Lead students in daily program activities (wake-up, flagpole, meals, canteen, and campfire).

• Be actively involved in all program activities, leading and participating in evening recreational and instructional times as scheduled.

• Assist with routine clean up and set up of program areas.

• Perform direct supervision of children while involved with activities.

• Facilitate groups utilizing adventure activities.

Qualifications:

• Degree in Parks & Recreation, Environmental Education, Natural Sciences, or related field preferred OR Experience in Environmental Ed Programs and or Camping Programs

• Must have patience, understanding, flexibility, and a lot of energy.

• Must demonstrate teaching skills and the ability to implement creative “hands on” teaching methods.

• Must be willing to sacrifice, adapt and work hard as part of a team pursuing an objective.

• Must be physically able to perform the tasks required to teach outdoors.

• Must be willing to work long hours.

Salary: $525 per week plus lodging and meals during camp programming