Counselor and Activity Instructor

Eagle’s Nest Camp, Pisgah Forest, North Carolina 

Are you looking for a fun and rewarding summer job? Do you love working with kids? Are you excited about the outdoors, teaching kindness, cooking, arts and crafts, rock climbing, canoeing, hiking, horseback riding, sports, telling stories, and being creative? Do you dream of spending the summer in the mountains, star gazing, laughing with true friends, and having the best summer of your life? If so, we hope you’ll apply to join our team at Eagle’s Nest for the summer of 2025! 

Who We Are: Eagle’s Nest Camp is located on 200 acres of wooded land in the lush mountains of Western North Carolina just southwest of Asheville and down the road from Pisgah National Forest. Eagle’s Nest provides a joyful, inclusive community where campers finishing kindergarten - 11th grade are treated with respect and compassion. Campers have the opportunity to participate in 1-3 week long sessions that emphasize nature, arts, and community living while taking visual and performing arts, athletic, and outdoor classes. Eagle’s Nest is an independent non-profit organization. We also host an outdoor adventure program for teens giving them the opportunity to spend two - three weeks backpacking, rock climbing, and white water canoeing in North Carolina, across the country, and internationally.  

Responsibilities: Our summer staff teach classes every day in areas reflecting their expertise and interests. We offer classes including, but not limited to, Arts and Crafts, Backpacking, Horseback Riding, Whitewater Canoeing, Rock Climbing, Athletics, Swimming, Music, and Drama. Counselors live in cabins with campers and provide guidance, supervision, and fun for our campers.

Required Qualifications: All staff must be at least 18 years old with one full year out of high school. We require CPR and First Aid certification by the time the season begins and may require higher certifications for teaching in specific areas.

Benefits: Competitive salary and one full day off each week. On-campus housing, delicious healthy meals (including vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options), extensive professional discounts, staff lounge with wifi, and access to laundry facilities provided.

Dates: Position is from May 23rd to August 11th, 2025. 

How to Apply: Please complete this short application. Once we receive it, you'll be invited to schedule a Zoom interview and informational chat with Paige Lester-Niles, the Camp Director, and other members of the camp leadership staff. The interviews are fun opportunities for us to get to know each other.

You can visit our webpage to learn more about Eagle's Nest Camp!