Camp and Program Supervisor (2026 Season)

Nantahala Outdoor Center•Atlanta, GA

About The Position

For 53 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, and provides unmatched retail service, foodservice, lodging, and trip planning services. Job Summary Come and spend your summer on the Chattahoochee River at the Nantahala Outdoor Center (NOC)! The position of Camp and Program Supervisor is a great opportunity to work on new technical skill sets while growing your leadership, supervision, communication and teamwork skills. NOC Camp and Program Supervisor will supervise and coordinate the facilitation and logistics of a day camp program with the goal to teach day campers introductory paddle sports skills, as well as facilitate guided trips with the assistance and supervision of the Camps and Program Supervisor. The Camp and Program Supervisor will be responsible for the day-to-day logistics of running our Day Camp Program as well as help to coordinate the logistics of our specialty programs that include biking and paddling. Applicants must be at least 21 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 until, at least, August 12th.

Requirements

Minimum availability between March 2026 - Oct 31th 2026
First Aid/CPR
Experience working with children
Valid Driver’s License, clean motor vehicle record
Display and maintain communication skills and the ability to motivate small and large groups of children as well as adults
A strong sense of guest service
The ability to supervise children and staff
Accountable for one's actions and performance
Enthusiasm about teaching and sharing outdoor activities with others
Must have the ability to take direction from supervisors and managers
Must have the ability to supervise and give direction to employees
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
Ability to work some weekend shifts
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)

Nice To Haves

Wilderness First Aid (or ability to obtain)
Safesport (can provide onsite)
2 years working in a camp setting
Passion for working in a camp setting

Responsibilities

Execute the day-to-day logistics of Day Camp and custom guided programming: communicate face to face with parents, supervise and support staff, monitor weather patterns and river levels, and handle behavioral issues with campers and staff
Hire/Train and Manage Timecards for all Camp Staff
Lead camper check-in and check-out
Facilitate a river or biking experience with day campers of varying size, age, and number; understanding and implementing risk-reduction in navigation, communication, and decision-making
Educate day campers about local area information, other NOC activities and offerings, river and trip information while providing supervision
Provide superior guest service to all campers, before, after, and during their trip, as well as outstanding guest service to parents during check-in and check-out
Lead games and other activities for children during down time and transitional times
Assist with coordination and logistics as well as fill in if necessary to guide trips for specialty programs that include biking and paddling
Other duties include pre and post trip preparation in off-the-water tasks, including moving, loading and unloading rafts, assisting guests with gear, delivering instructional talks, and washing and organizing gear and equipment
Other tasks as assigned and based on qualifications