Part-Time Kayaking Instructor

The Christ School Outdoor Program is currently searching for a part-time kayaking instructor for the upcoming Fall season. This role involves collaborating with the lead instructor to develop and execute practices on our private lake and neighboring rivers, such as the French Broad, Tuckaseegee, and Green Rivers.

The qualities we seek in applicants for this role include adaptability, a strong work ethic, adept time management skills, and a sense of humor. Given that Christ School is an all-boys boarding institution, the capacity to foster trust and establish a positive rapport with young men is of utmost importance.

This opportunity is particularly well-suited for outdoor educators who aspire to gain valuable experience managing groups, trip planning, and coaching under the mentorship of our lead instructor and fellow members of our esteemed Outdoor Program staff.

Duration: August 20th – Oct 26th

  • Monday to Friday: 3:30 – 5:30 p.m.
  • Once a week (pre-determined M, Tu, W, or Th): 3:30 – 8:30 p.m.  
  • This extended practice allows for trips off campus (changes weekly based on weather or school events).

 Qualifications:   

  • Comfortable kayaking and rescuing in up to class 4 whitewater.
  • A strong swimmer.
  • Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergencies.
  • Ability to effectively communicate with other staff.
  • Enthusiasm for sharing outdoor adventures with others.
  • Adaptable, motivated, and safety-conscious.
  • Valid US driver’s license.  
  • Comfort driving a short bus preferred.
  • Prior experience teaching/instructing youth preferred. 
  • WFA or WFR training preferred. 
  • Swift Water Rescue or ACA Instructor training preferred.

 Benefits: 

  • Salary: $2000 (negotiable, depending upon experience). 
  • Meals provided after practice in our dining hall from 5:30-7:30 pm
  • Paid professional development (WFA). 
  • Advancement opportunities within Christ School for faculty or staff positions. 
  • Six days leave for “Fall Break.”

Contact: 
Please direct all inquiries to Outdoor Program Director Wesley Shelmire at wshelmire@christschool.org.

More about Christ School and our Faculty:

Founded in 1900, Christ School is an all-boys college preparatory boarding school for 300 students in grades 8 through 12. The school is affiliated with the Episcopal Church and sits on 500 scenic acres, nine miles south of Asheville, North Carolina. The school’s mission is to “produce educated men of good character, prepared for both scholastic achievement in college and productive citizenship in adult society.” We do this through programming and relationships built around our Four Pillars: Leadership, Academic Rigor, Spirituality, and the Dignity of Manual Labor. Students come from 18 states and six foreign countries to attend Christ School. All world faiths are welcome in our community.  

The teachers, coaches, and advisors of Christ School find purpose and meaning in our work with the young Greenies in our care. The thread that runs through every responsibility and opportunity we encounter is an abiding belief in the power of strong relationships to shape and sustain healthy, successful young men.

For more information about our programs, faculty, and history, please visit our website or social media platforms: christschool.org, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube.

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Christ School is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, military status, or any other legally protected status.