Paddling, Kayaking, Canoeing and Rafting Jobs2025

Camp High Rocks

Located: Cedar Mountain, North Carolina
Position Available: Whitewater Paddling Director
Salary Range: $500-$600/week
Type: Residential boys' summer camp
Contact: [email protected]
Website: https://staff.highrocks.com/

Camp High Rocks has one opening for a director of its summer whitewater program. Director must be experienced in teaching both open and closed boats. Rivers we paddle include the Chattooga, Nantahala, Tuckaseegee, French Broad, Green, and Pigeon.
Qualifications: At least 21 years of age, experience leading river trips, Wilderness First Responder, and ACA whitewater instructor certification (certification available prior to camp season).
Direct staff of 6-7 paddling counselors. Create lesson plans for the program. Maintain fleet of boats and gear. Instruct open and closed boating on our 11 acre lake and lead trips to local rivers.
May 27 - August 9, 2025. Training dates in May. Other benefits include room, board, and free laundry facilities; staff lounge area with wifi; extensive professional discounts; an incredible location with over 1000 acres of wilderness; adjacent to some of the best wilderness and highest mountains on the Eastern Seaboard!

Cheerio on the New River

Located: Mouth of Wilson, VA and Roaring Gap, North Carolina
Position Available: Counselor
Salary Range: $250 - $400 per week
Type: Wilderness adventure program
Contact: [email protected]
Website: https://cheeriofamily.com/cheerio-on-the-new-river-job-descriptions

Responsible for the total well-being of the campers while also leading different activities.
Will obtain wilderness certifications during staff training to take away with you after Summer is over!
Room & Board - use of camp equipment
Staff training is May 22nd - June 10th. First half of the Summer session start June 11th - July 8th, second half July 9th - August 12th (full Summer options as well!)

Gwynn Valley Camp

Located: Brevard, North Carolina
Position Available: Adventure Leaders/Rock Climbing/Paddling/Mtn Bike Instructors
Salary Range: $330 per wk and up d.o.e.
Type: Coed Sleepaway Camp
Contact: [email protected]
Website: http://www.gwynnvalley.com

Mountainside/Riverside program
3 week adventure program that includes rock climbing, white water canoeing, backpacking, mountain biking & wilderness tripping.
Work with children ages 12-15. Ten or eleven campers per group working with two adults plus support staff.

Camp Pinnacle

Located: Hendersonville
Position Available: Camp Counselor
Salary Range: $3000 starting salary
Type: Residential Coed Summer Camp
Contact: [email protected]
Website: http://www.camppinnacle.com

Rewarding challenging, and fun outdoor job where you get to change the lives of children.
Meet people your age from around the world and have the most fun summer of your life.
Work outside in a place where your supervisors care deeply about your growth and success.
Supervise a cabin of 10 campers with a co-counselor and get to know the kids. You also get to teach an activity such as kayaking, mountain biking, or rock climbing.

Camp Pinnacle

Located: Hendersonville
Position Available: Trip Leader
Salary Range: $3000 starting salary
Type: Residential Coed Summer Camp
Contact: [email protected]
Website: http://www.camppinnacle.com

Plan and execute day hikes and backpacking trips into Pisgah National Forest for children ages 7-17.
Must have a current Wilderness First Responder certification.
Meet people your age from around the world.
Have the best summer of your life.

Camp Carolina

Located: Brevard, North Carolina
Position Available: Outdoor Adventure Staff
Salary Range: $200-$380 per week (based on age/skill)
Type: Residential Boys' Summer Camp
Contact: [email protected]
Website: http://www.campcarolina.com

CCB is located in Western North Carolina where we are surrounded by some of the best rock climbing, mountain biking, horse riding, hiking, fly fishing, sea kayaking and mountain boarding in the country. And we are hiring instructors for all of these positions!
Our campers come from all over the world and choose CCB for the High adventure activities we offer as well as the skilled, passionate, trained and awesome staff we have each year.
Our Adventure staff train for up to 5 weeks and receive subsidized/free Internationally recognized courses based on their activity department
Network with outdoor professionals from 16+ countries. Spend your post camp traveling the world with new friends doing what you love!

Camp Mondamin

Located: Tuxedo, North Carolina
Position Available: Counselor / Outdoor Educator
Salary Range: competitive
Type: Residential Boys' Summer Camp
Contact: [email protected]
Website: http://www.mondamin.com

We are a noncompetitive, non-regimented camp focused on fun, growth and instruction. We need people who enjoy working and living with children and have skills in: backpacking, climbing, mountain biking, whitewater boating, sailing, horseback riding, swimming, environmental education, tennis and arts and crafts.
Everyone who works at Mondamin has three basic responsibilities: Teaching skills and leading trips in an outdoor activity. Working directly with kids as a counselor, advisor, and advocate. And participation and influence as a member of the camp community.
Must be at least 18 years of age. Must have completed at least one year of undergraduate study at a college or university (or equivalent). Should have experience in and be willing to teach one or more of our activities (some training provided).
Salaries are individually determined based on your age, experience and skills. Our salaries compare favorably with most other camps and rise as you prove yourself. All food and lodging is provided. Time off: everyone gets 36 hours per week leave (a day and 2 nights).

Seacamp

Located: Big Pine Key, Florida
Position Available: Unit Leader
Salary Range: Depending on Experience
Type: Residential Coed Camp
Contact: [email protected]
Website: http://www.seacamp.org

Supervise counselors
Plan daily and evening programs and special events
Participate in camp programs, marine science, SCUBA, sailing, windsurfing, kayaking

Summer Camp at SOAR

Located: North Carolina, Wyoming and Florida
Position Available: Outdoor Trip Leader
Salary Range: $2,250 - $3,250/season
Type: Residential Coed Summer Camp
Contact: [email protected]
Website: http://soarnc.org/about-soar/employment-opportunities/

Supervise a group of 7-8 students (2 staff per group), for 24 hrs/day, on 10 to 26 day courses; facilitate a safe and successful experience during adventure-based courses; facilitate the development of life skills, organizational skills, self-esteem, problem-solving strategies, communication techniques, and social skills.
Assist in developing personal goals for each student; write a comprehensive student evaluation at the end of each course; and act as a role model for students by demonstrating maturity, responsibility, good organizational skills, and professional behavior.
Minimum 21 years of age (some exceptions allowed); 2 years of college experience, in human service related field preferred (e.g., Education, Psychology, Recreation); current WFA and CPR certifications; Lifeguard required for FL & CA staff; experience and/or desire to work with LD and AD/HD youth; patience, energy, enthusiasm, flexibility.
Complete a staff application on-line at http://soarnc.org/about-soar/employment-opportunities/ or contact Andrea Wackerle, SOAR, PO Box 388, Balsam, NC 28707, (828)456-3435, [email protected]

Summer Camp at SOAR

Located: North Carolina, Wyoming and Florida
Position Available: Activity Specialist
Salary Range: $2,250 - $3,250/season
Type: Residential Coed Summer Camp
Contact: [email protected]
Website: http://soarnc.org/about-soar/employment-opportunities/

Work with groups of 7-8 students with 2 instructors to facilitate a safe and successful experience during the adventure activity portions of 10 to 26 day courses.
Minimum 21 years of age (some exceptions allowed). Minimum of 2 years college experience, preferable in Recreation Therapy, Outdoor Recreation, Education, or Psychology. WFA and CPR required (WFR preferred for WY & CA). Lifeguard certification required for FL, WY and CA staff.
Strong experience required in technical skills such as rock site facilitation and management, ropes course facilitation, white water rafting, caving, mountain biking, or ocean/water activities (FL & CA only). Patience, energy, enthusiasm, flexibility, maturity, and integrity required. Use of personal vehicle required for NC & WY.
Complete a staff application on-line at http://soarnc.org/about-soar/employment-opportunities/ or contact Laura Pate, SOAR, PO Box 388, Balsam, NC 28707, (828)456-3435, [email protected].

Keystone Camp for Girls

Located: Brevard, North Carolina
Position Available: Adventure Trip Staff
Salary Range: $2750+
Type: Residential girls' summer camp
Contact: [email protected]
Website: http://www.keystonecamp.com

JOB DESCRIPTION: Adventure Trip Staff Counselors will organize and instruct in one or more of our adventure sports and rock climbing, canoeing, and/or hiking and camping; will schedule and lead off-camp trips.
QUALIFICATIONS: Must be at least 19 or finished first year in college; have experience in the outdoors and our advneture sports; must love children; must be motivated, confident, and enthusiastic!
BENEFITS: Competitive salary; room, board, and laundry included; gain more certifications for job; learn about yourself; play in the outdoors all summer!

Keystone Camp for Girls

Located: Brevard, North Carolina
Position Available: Camp Counselors
Salary Range: $2500+
Type: Residential girls' summer camp
Contact: [email protected]
Website: http://www.keystonecamp.com

JOB DESCRIPTION: Counselors are first and foremost role models for our campers by being their cabin counselor as well as activity instructor, teaching one of our 18 traditional camp activities during the 10-week program.
QUALIFICATIONS: Must be at least 19 or finished first year in college; must love being with children; must be energetic, caring, and a great role model for children.
BENEFITS: Competitive salary; room, board, and laundry included; live in a small, family oriented community; play with children in the outdoors all summer!

Camp Green Cove

Located: Tuxedo, North Carolina
Position Available: Counselor / Outdoor Educator
Salary Range: competitive
Type: Residential Girls' Summer Camp
Contact: [email protected]
Website: http://www.greencove.com

We are a noncompetitive, non-regimented camp focused on fun, growth and instruction. We need people who enjoy working and living with children and have skills in: backpacking, climbing, mountain biking, whitewater boating, sailing, horseback riding, swimming, environmental education, tennis and arts and crafts.
Everyone who works at Green Cove has three basic responsibilities: Teaching skills and leading trips in an outdoor activity. Working directly with kids as a counselor, advisor, and advocate. And participation and influence as a member of the camp community.
Must be at least 18 years of age. Must have completed at least one year of undergraduate study at a college or university (or equivalent). Should have experience in and be willing to teach one or more of our activities (some training provided).
Salaries are individually determined based on your age, experience and skills. Our salaries compare favorably with most other camps and rise as you prove yourself. All food and lodging is provided. Time off: everyone gets 36 hours per week leave (a day and 2 nights).

Paddling, Kayaking, Canoeing and Rafting Jobs in the Southeastern United States