Position Summary
An Outdoor Education Instructor ensures all school groups have a quality and educational camp experience by being the main point of contact with groups when they are on site and facilitating the curriculum as outlined. The program staff are also to respond to the needs of the guest by providing quality customer service. The position works directly with students, teachers, and chaperones to create a quality experience for all guests.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:
- Working with School Groups
- Be the face of camp and primary point of contact when school groups are on site
- Respond to the needs of the guests and provide quality customer service
- Facilitate orientation as outlined for both students and adults
- Execute program curriculum as outlined
- Lead flagpoles, campfires, and other activities as scheduled
- Be relational with the students and support their personal and educational growth while at camp
- Ensure guests are adhering to camp safety policies and procedures
Other Duties
- Complete tasks as assigned for the betterment of camp
- Handle power tools (wood splitter, drills, saws, weed whacker)
- Use hand tools such as shovels and hammers
- Operate golf cart
- Report any accidents or injuries to directors
Weekend Responsibilities
- Work weekends as assigned
- Participate in leading workshops for Outdoor Education
- Work with Groups and Conferences department as needed, in both program areas and trading post
- Perform other functions as directed for the good of camp and the campers