2025 Climbing Director

Spend your Summer in the beautiful mountains of North Carolina! Camp Daniel Boone is known for its spectacular summer weather, amazing views, and most importantly, its superb staff. Come join our team in 2025, we would love to have you!

Job Description: Climbing Director

Essential Functions:

• The Climbing Director reports directly to the Program and Camp Director
• The Climbing Director must be at least 21 years old
• The Climbing Director must have the physical capabilities to lead and participate in climbing activities and must hold a National Camping School Climbing Director certification. (The Daniel Boone Council will pay for all NCS training expenses, excluding travel).
• Must be a registered member of Scouting America or agree to become registered.
• Adhere to all camp policies listed in the Camp Staff Manual.

Principle Responsibilities:

• Supervise, Train, and Motivate Climbing Instructor staff in all their activities.
• Ensure Scouting America NCAP Climbing Standards and all safety regulations are followed.
• Lead and Instruct youth participants taking the Climbing merit badge and participation in Open Climb programming.
• Direct the set up and take down of the program area.
• Maintain accurate Inventory and Logs of Climbing equipment.
• Participate in all camp activities.
• Manage merit badge completion reports and other paperwork as needed.
• Ensure control and security of the Climbing Program area and all equipment, completion of daily checklists, and communication of any repairs needed promptly.
• Implement Climbing specific Emergency Action Plan protocols if necessary.
• During the end of the summer season, complete a close out report detailing current inventories, condition of equipment, turn in all Rope/Equipment logs and checklists, staff evaluations, and recommendations for future supplies. This will be turned in before leaving property at the end of contract.
• Other Duties as Assigned.

Weekly Compensation is dictated by personal experience and job duties. The Base Salary for the Climbing Director position starts at $450/week.

Target Employment Dates: May 27 – July 31, 2025

Please reach out to Camp Director, Jacob Whitlow if you have any questions!

Jacob.Whitlow@scouting.org or 828-254-6189 x 131