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Camp Long Field Study Instructor

Clemson University Learning Institute (State) | https://culi.sites.clemson.edu/

Details
Application Deadline:
12/05/2025
Published:
10/24/2025
Starting Date:
after 1/5/2026
Ending Date:
after 5/15/2026
Hours per Week:
at least 40
Salary:
starting at $525 per week
Education Required:
Bachelors
Experience Required:
none
Location:
Camp Long (Aiken, South Carolina)
Tags:
Graduate Opportunities
Description
Since 1933, Camp Long has served South Carolina’s campers, adventurers and educators. Situated on over 400 acres in Aiken, South Carolina, Camp Long’s woodland setting is a lake front, year-round destination for outdoor retreats and events. Our facilities and amenities are designed to accommodate a variety of group sizes, ages and needs.

Camp Long is looking to hire an instructor for the educational programs, church retreats, professional development groups, and summer campers that attend the location throughout the year. Activities include rock wall, giant swing, archery, team building, and canoeing. The job includes day and evening programs but no overnight supervision of school children in cabins.  We also work with various private and public groups that want a rental experience in a camp setting. This position does include opportunities to travel and work with our outdoor education programs at our other two locations across the state. 
 
Principle Duties:
·       Regularly instruct at least two components in the camp programs
·       Be actively involved in all program activities, leading and participating in evening recreational and instructional times as scheduled.
·       Assist with routine clean up and set up of program areas.
·       Perform direct supervision of children while involved with activities.
·       Facilitate groups utilizing adventure activities.
 
Qualifications:
  • Degree in Environmental Education, Natural Sciences, Parks & Recreation or related field preferred OR Experience in Environmental Ed Programs and or Camping Programs
  • Must have the patience, understanding, flexibility, and a lot of energy.
  • Must demonstrate teaching skills and the ability to implement creative “hands on” teaching methods.
  • Must be willing to sacrifice, adapt and work hard as part of a team pursuing an objective.
  • Must be physically able to perform the tasks required to teach outdoors.
  • Must be willing to work long hours.
  • Lifeguarding experience preferred or willing to get lifeguard certification.

Contact
Megan Griffith
mg5@clemson.edu (preferred contact method)