Current Job dates:
Currently recruiting for the season that runs from May 23rd, 2025 to August 15th, 2025.
- Advises and counsels students regarding educational and short-term social and emotional challenges.
- Remains universally accessible and tries to know every student.
- Provides individual student planning and responsive services to support students and their caregivers regarding academic, social, and emotional matters.
- Prepares and instructs our Life Skills, College and Career Readiness, and Social Emotional Learning classes.
- Provides counseling to students through planned activities in small group or classroom settings to convey educational, social, and important school information and offers workshops/seminars for caregivers.
- Medication and appointment management for all students.
- Provides feedback and recommends appropriate action and solutions for each student’s social and emotional education needs and abilities.
- Participates on the Academy Administrative Team, identifies students who may need targeted or intensive services, and coordinates with the Head of School on targeted outcomes.
- Assists students/parents in understanding school policies and procedures.
- Provides brief counseling to address social and emotional concerns and appropriately refers students to behavioral health specialists.
- Communicates, coordinates, and collaborates with behavioral health specialists on developing and implementing student supports.
- Supports and attends appropriate student activities and events.
- Participates in the school’s Emergency On-Call rotation.
- Serves as part of the School Improvement and Accreditation Team.
- Participate and assist in training.
- Assists in the oversight of the Academy at SOAR Summer programs.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Master’s Degree in School Counseling or related field preferred.
- Bachelor’s Degree required.
- Minimum of 3 years of school counseling experience preferred.
- Current First Aid/CPR certification or higher.
- Dedication and a strong desire to work with neurodiverse youth in a dynamic environment.
- Ability to organize tasks and manage time to meet many and varied deadlines and communicate effectively with students, parents, school administrators, and other staff, including the ability to discuss topics that may be sensitive.
- Familiarity with student assessment tools, especially in evaluating and interpreting standardized test results.
- Knowledge of educational software.
- Proficiency in Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, and basic computer applications.
- The Academy School Counselor will be required to work a traditional school schedule, with some overnight and weekend requirements based on the program travel and the On-Call rotation.
- Daily requirements may include Admin meetings, interacting with groups, student instruction, and student check-ins.
- Compliance with all SOAR policies, procedures, and regulations.
- We understand that the personal needs of staff are secondary to our client’s emotional and physical well-being.
- Utilization of behavior management techniques consistent with the program philosophy at SOAR.
- Professionalism at all times to promote SOAR and the Academy at SOAR culture.
- Development of an appropriate setting in which the student may learn from example.
- Salary is $40,000 - $50,00 for 12 months.
- Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Group Term Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Dependent Care FSA, Vision, and 401(K).
- Yearly Professional Development.
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Consult with DBO regarding Admissions goals and strategy
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Enroll Academy, GAP, and Summer Programs
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Understanding of and ability to learn a Customer Relationship Management (CRM) System
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Oversee inquiry process, including response, tracking, conversion, etc.
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Maintain communication with Educational Consultants (Ed Cons) re: enrollment, student updates, course information, etc. Send eval/student materials at end of course when authorized by parents
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Maintain and update professional contacts database
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Mail thank you cards to all referral sources
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Maintain parent reference list
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Conduct and coordinate on location tours for families, Ed Cons, and other interested parties
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Attend conferences and fairs (IECA, SBSA, Gap Fairs, Camp Fairs, etc.)
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Process student applications using Admissions guidelines
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Send acceptance notification to all approved students
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Manage scholarship fund - collect and review financial aid applications, award scholarships
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Respond to all parents who submit evaluations
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Participate in alumni follow-up calls
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Coordinate Open House events
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Conduct additional recruitment efforts as needed (create call lists, forge relationships, events, etc.)
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Support Development efforts
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Assist in summer registration days as a member of the Administrative Team
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Take lead as Meet & Greet during Academy and GAP registration days
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Coordinate with Academy Director regarding Academy Enrollment / grouping
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Coordinate with GAP Director regarding GAP Enrollment/grouping
- Set rock climb sites and act as site manager.
- Facilitate and manage high ropes course activities.
- Support whitewater rafting days.
- Support caving activities.
- Provide scheduled relief to field instructors:
- Be fully involved with every aspect of group function, including roles, behavior management, etc.
- Be prepared to administer medications and ask for clarification if necessary
- Be prepared to sleep in close proximity to group to provide supervision
- Work with youth in-between courses.
- Ability to work in 24-hour setting
- Assist with airport pick-ups and drop-offs.
- 19 years old (21+ preferred)
- Minimum 2 years of technical experience Lead Rock Climbing (with written recommendation)
- First Aid & CPR certification (minimum WFA, course offered during staff training)
- Use of personal vehicle (vehicle stipend provided)
- Experience working with youth (preferred)
- Patience, energy, enthusiasm, flexibility, maturity, and integrity!
- Set rock climb sites and act as site manager
- Facilitate and manage our Alpine Tower
- Provide scheduled relief to field instructors:
- Be fully involved with every aspect of group function, including roles, behavior management, etc.
- Be prepared to administer medications and ask for clarification if necessary
- Be prepared to sleep in close proximity to group to provide supervision
- Work with youth in-between courses
- Assist with airport pick-ups and drop-offs
- Assist with canoe instruction, hatchet throwing, archery, and riflery as needed
- Minimum 19 years old (21+ preferred)
- Minimum 2 years of technical experience Lead Rock Climbing (with written recommendation)
- First Aid & CPR certification (minimum WFA, course offered during staff training)
- Use of personal vehicle (vehicle stipend provided)
- Ability to work in a 24-hour setting
- Experience working with youth (preferred)
- Patience, energy, enthusiasm, flexibility, maturity, and integrity!
- Guide 4-day, 3-night backcountry canoe trips
- Instruct paddling techniques and facilitate canoeing on moving water
- Facilitate additional activities like our Alpine Tower hatchet throwing, archery, and riflery as needed
- Provide scheduled relief to field instructors:
- Be fully involved with every aspect of group function, including roles, behavior management, etc.
- Be prepared to administer medications and ask for clarification if necessary
- Be prepared to sleep in close proximity to group to provide supervision
- Work with youth in-between courses.
- Assist with airport pick-ups and drop-offs.
- 19 years old (21+ preferred)
- Minimum 2 years paddling experience (with written recommendation)
- First Aid & CPR certification (minimum WFA, course offered during staff training)
- Lifeguard Certification (course offered during staff training)
- Experience driving with a trailer
- Experience working with youth (preferred)
- Patience, energy, enthusiasm, flexibility, maturity, and integrity!
- Daily care of 14 horses (feeding, watering, rotating, health checking)
- Ensuring safety of campers and horses through appropriate Risk Management
- Participation in parts of camp staff training
- Use clear and direct communication to teach tacking, grooming, and horsemanship during ground school
- Matching students with proper horses
- Teaching basic western riding skills in our arena
- Assessing if campers are able to safely go on trail ride
- Leading trail rides in the National Forest for all students
- Documenting all National Forest rides at end of each day
- Maintaining clean and organized corrals/paddocks/tack room
- Upkeep and maintenance of all tack and gear
- Teaching Advanced riding skills when suitable
- Other duties as assigned
- Base maintenance projects
- Help with airport runs and kid wrangling on inbrief/debrief days
- Help facilitate the end-of-session Cowboy Contest
- Put up hay for the next summer(even if it falls on your days off)
- Minimum age 21
- Extensive experience with Western Horseback Riding
- Clear background check
- Wilderness First Aid certification (we offer course during staff training)
- Some rodeo experience (preferred)
- Experience with backcountry horsepacking & packing mule trains (preferred)
- Experience working with youth (preferred)
School Counselor
Academy at SOAR is an accredited adventure-based private boarding school in Western North Carolina's mountains. We serve youth with ADHD and other learning differences in grades 7-12. Students operate on a 4-week cycle: two weeks on campus and two weeks traveling. The Academy at SOAR offers an alternative learning environment that combines academics, adventure, and life skill development to help prepare our students academically, socially, and emotionally for adulthood.
The Academy School Counselor is an integral part of the Academy Administrative Team that functions as part of the school’s oversight. This position is directly responsible for the social and emotional aspects of the program and provides advice and support to our staff and students. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Desired Qualifications:
Expectations:
Salary & Benefits:
To apply, send a resume and cover letter to nettie@soarnc.org and joe@soarnc.org
Admissions Coordinator
SOAR, Inc. is looking for a dependable individual who has the desire to do excellent work with integrity and to support SOAR’s nonprofit mission by acting as the Admissions Director. They will work closely with the Director of Business, Registrar and other Admin Team members to create a smooth application and enrollment experience for families. This person needs great customer service and people skills, plus good organizational skills. Interest in the outdoors – a plus!
Starting Salary Range: Base $41,500 - $45,000 PLUS COMMISSION
Benefits: HSA, PTO, 401k with matching, sick leave, Medical, Life, Dental and Vision Insurance, plus pro-deals, a fun community and opportunities to adventure outdoors!
Minimum Qualifications -
Minimum: Bachelor’s Degree
Minimum age: 25
Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record
Must have multiple years of experience in sales and customer service
Must have experience working with youth, young adults, and families; preferably those with ADHD or LD
Desired Experience -
Knowledge list:
knowledge of school admissions processes; knowledge of sales processes; knowledge of lead development; knowledge of admissions resources; knowledge of ADHD, LD and other diagnoses
Skills list:
mastery of communication, planning, and organizational skills; problem solving skills; must know how to use MS and GSuite (word, excel, sheets, docs, etc.); experience in Outdoor Education, Recreation Management, or outdoor industry is a plus.
Abilities list:
able to work independently; attention to detail; honesty, integrity, and confidentiality; demonstrates initiative; ability to hold others accountable; ability to multitask; ability to work as part of a larger team; ability to learn quickly and remain adaptable in high paced environment
Administrative & Organizational Operations
Programming
North Carolina Adventure Field Staff
SOAR NC is currently seeking dedicated field staff who are passionate about engaging with neurodivergent youth and leading adventure-based programs centered around outdoor education and life skill development!
North Carolina's Balsam Base offers expedition-style trip and travel adventures that range from 10-17 days. Programs are co-ed, with each group comprising up to 8 campers supervised by two field staff and a course director.
Activities include rock climbing, whitewater rafting, canoeing, backpacking, llama treks, horseback riding, and caving. Programs may also feature cultural and STEM-based experiences in the mountains of Western NC.
Responsibilities include:
Field Staff are responsible for supervising and ensuring the safety of students 24/7 while leading expeditionary style courses. They manage daily logistics and activities, facilitate the development of life skills, establish group dynamics, navigate behavioral situations, collaborate with course directors, parents, and fellow staff, and write camper progress notes using a strengths-based approach. Field staff should demonstrate maturity, integrity, organizational skills, and FUN!
Have questions?
Visit us at our website OR contact Ryan Smith, Director of NC Programs- ryan@soarnc.org
We're also recruiting staff members to support our mission for the fall of 2025 at the Academy at SOAR and our GAP year programs. The Academy is a residential boarding school that emphasizes experiential and outdoor education for high school-aged youth.
North Carolina Lead Rock Climbing Guide
Full-time seasonal summer staff position for outdoor adventure program designed to work with youth and young adults with ADHD and other Learning Differences ages 8-24.
RESPONSIBILITIES: 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 18 day courses.
REQUIREMENTS
QUESTIONS?
Visit us at our website
or Contact Ryan Smith, Director of NC Programs- ryan@soarnc.org
Wyoming Adventure Field Staff
Currently looking for enthusiastic trip leaders who are passionate about working with neurodivergent youth in the outdoors for the 2025 summer season in WYOMING!
Based in Dubois, Wyoming, Eagle View Ranch is SOAR's western basecamp for 17-day expedition-style adventures during the summer season. Programs are co-ed with a max of eight students supervised by two Field Staff. A course director and/or an activity specialist may also be helping out depending on the activity.
Activities include rock climbing, whitewater rafting, canoeing, backpacking, horseback riding, archery and hatchet throwing, and exploring nearby Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Parks and the Wind River Range.
SOAR provides room and board for the summer season, and all staff participate in extensive, hands-on trainings led by professionals in the recreation and human services fields. Wilderness First Aid, Lifeguard, and Behavioral First Responder certifications are also provided.
Responsibilities include:
Field Staff are responsible for supervising and ensuring the safety of students 24/7 while leading expeditionary style courses. They manage daily logistics and activities, facilitate the development of life skills, establish group dynamics, navigate behavioral situations, collaborate with course directors, parents, and fellow staff, and write camper progress notes using a strengths-based approach. Field staff should demonstrate maturity, integrity, organizational skills, and FUN!
Have Questions?
Visit us at our website OR contact Kate Gilbert, Director of WY Programs- kate@soarnc.org
Staff who work with SOAR youth during summer programs have the potential to continue into the fall and spring at either the Academy- our accredited, expeditionary boarding school- or GAP year programs.
Wyoming Lead Rock Climbing Guide
Full-time seasonal summer staff position for outdoor adventure program designed to work with youth and young adults with ADHD and other Learning Differences ages 8-24.
RESPONSIBILITIES: 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 18 day courses.
REQUIREMENTS
QUESTIONS?
Visit us at our website
or Contact Kate Gilbert, Director of WY Programs- kate@soarnc.org
Canoe Paddling Specialist
Full-time seasonal summer staff position for outdoor adventure program designed to work with youth and young adults with ADHD and other Learning Differences ages 8-24.
Responsibilities: 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 18 day courses.
REQUIREMENTS
QUESTIONS?
Visit us at our website
or Contact Kate Gilbert, Director of WY Programs- kate@soarnc.org
Wrangler
SOAR's Eagle View Ranch is looking for experienced Horse Wranglers for the summer 2025 season! The program is designed to work with youth with ADHD and other learning differences.
Wranglers at SOAR are in charge of the horseback riding program at camp. All groups participate in one day of horse school and one day of trail riding. Our horsepacking-specific course takes campers and staff into the backcountry for a 3-day, 2-night camping trip.
Risk management is incredibly important, and Wranglers should be able to recognize and respond quickly to unsafe situations while riding.
Youth with ADHD and/or other learning differences are very intelligent and creative, but also struggle with issues like impulsivity, disorganization, inattention, poor social skills, and difficulty with some motor skills.
Wranglers should be able to demonstrate patience and adaptability while also upholding expectations.
Responsibilities:
Requirements:
Cook
Full time seasonal position (with option for paid internship) as Cook at at our ranch in Wyoming. The program is designed to work with youth and young adults with ADHD and other learning differences students.
Responsibilities include:
To plan, purchase, prepare and serve healthy and balanced meals for campers and staff, as well as assist in clean up. The Cook will coordinate with the Director to create the menus and adjust them to accommodate dietary restrictions. They will maintain professional relationships with local vendors that food is purchased from. They will maintain kitchen related facilities in a responsible and orderly manner including regular cleaning of all kitchen space and appliances. It is the responsibility of the Cook to assist the Director to ensure the kitchen, food room, and any other facilities associated with food service meet current health inspection codes.
The Cook will interact with youth during food service. As such, the Cook must be able to promote a fun but professional atmosphere. Interactions with students must be positive and appropriate in tone and content. If there are any issues that arise regarding student behavior, the cook should enlist the Adventure Camp Staff to respond to those issues.
Qualifications for the position include:
At least 21 years of age; clear background check; understanding of food service needs associated with camps or large groups (up to 100); experience ordering from Sysco or similar distributors; an awareness of and commitment to a healthy and nutritional food service plan; understanding of dietary restrictions, experience with food sensory issues preferred; ServSafe Certification preferred.
Benefits: Base pay at $5,000 for total contracted time. Pay could be higher depending upon experience and qualifications. Room and board are provided on site. (A room with a view of the Rocky Mountains)
How to Apply
Click APPLY NOW to fill out our online application! Visit our website for more information.
Contact Info
- Kate Gilbert
- kate@soarnc.org
- (828) 456-3435
- www.soarnc.org
