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    Day Camp Counselor - Atlanta, United States - Nantahala Outdoor Center

    Nantahala Outdoor Center
    Nantahala Outdoor Center Atlanta, United States

    4 weeks ago

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    Job Description

    For 52 years NOC has led the outdoor industry, taking more guests whitewater rafting and teaching more paddlers than any other outdoor recreation company. NOC also provides top-quality aerial and trail-based adventures, wilderness medicine as well as unmatched retail service, foodservice, lodging, and trip planning services. NOC career opportunities offer a rare combination of work in beautiful locations, a chance to grow skills and to share a passion for active outdoor recreation.

    THIS POSTING IS FOR THE 2024 SEASON

    JOB SUMMARY

    Come and spend your summer on the Chattahoochee River at Nantahala Outdoor Center (NOC) The position of Day Camp Counselor is a great opportunity to work on new technical skill-sets while growing your leadership, supervision, communication and teamwork skills.

    NOC Day Camp Counselors work to teach day campers introductory paddle sports skills of kayaks, rafts, and paddleboards and introductory mountain biking skills, as well as facilitate guided trips. Day Camp Counselor applicants must be at least 18 years of age prior to their start date and have current First Aid and CPR certifications. This is a physically demanding position and is classified as summer seasonal. Due to the seasonal demand of our business, we are looking for applicants that are available for a minimum of 3 months and are available to work from mid-May until August 2, 2024. Applicants with shorter availability may still be considered based on hiring needs. This position requires applicants to live in the Atlanta area, no housing is offered. This position runs out of the Roswell (925 (B) Riverside Road, Roswell, GA and Metro (5450 Interstate N Pkwy, Sandy Springs, GA NOC outposts and requires employees to commute to the outposts from their home.

    Responsibilities

    • Guide day campers through rapids with while understanding and implementing risk-reduction in navigation, communication, and decision-making.
    • Teaching children how to paddle and pilot paddleboards, kayaks, canoes, and rafts effectively through varying river conditions.
    • inform day campers about local area information, other NOC activities and offerings, river, and trip information, and provide supervision.
    • Provide first class guest service to all campers, before, after, and during their trip, as well as professional guest service to parents during check-in and check-out.
    • Assist with camper check-in and check-out.
    • Facilitate activities for participants during down time and transitional times.
    • Assist in off-the-water tasks, including moving, loading, and unloading equipment, assisting guests, delivering instructional talks, and washing and organizing gear and equipment.
    • Other tasks as assigned based on qualifications.

    Qualifications

    • Effective communication skills and the ability to motivate small and large groups of children
    • A strong sense of guest service
    • Accountability for one's actions and performance
    • Enthusiasm about teaching and sharing outdoor activities with others
    • The ability to take direction from supervisors and managers
    • Good judgement in decision-making
    • The ability to work well under pressure and be able to respond quickly to emergencies with appropriate judgement
    • A can-do attitude and ability to work in a teamwork-based environment
    • The ability to speak clearly and with authority while guiding and directing children
    • Basic First Aid & CPR are required prior to beginning work and this certification must be obtained through a classroom setting. (please note, online First Aid & CPR are not acceptable as per our river permit agreements)
    • Wilderness First Aid or higher is encouraged

    Physical Demands and Working Conditions

    • Must be physically capable of maneuvering rafts for the duration of the season both on the water by steering and guiding and on land by carrying and lifting
    • Applicants should be able to lift 50lbs repetitively
    • Applicants should be able to ride a bike comfortably
    • Applicants should be comfortable sitting in raft for long periods of time and standing for long periods of time as well as able to bend, stoop and twist
    • Applicants should be comfortable working outside in varying weather conditions (heat, cold, wind, rain)
    • Due to the seasonal nature of this position, hours and schedule will vary from week to week based on business demands

    The above noted job description is not intended to describe, in detail, the multitude of tasks that may be assigned but rather to provide a general sense of the responsibilities and expectations of this position. As the nature of business demands change, so too may the essential functions of this position.

    Please note that as an employer with over 100 employees, NOC will be required to comply with any OSHA Vaccination and Testing Emergency Temporary Standard should that standard be enacted.

    The Nantahala Outdoor Center (NOC) is dedicated to the principles of equal employment opportunity in any and all terms, conditions or privileges of employment including hiring, promotions, termination, training and compensation. The NOC does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of age, race, sex, color, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic condition or any other status protected by federal, state or local law, where applicable. Furthermore, the NOC is

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