Outdoor Education Naturalist

Pathfinder Ranch•Mountain Center, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision of the Program Manager, the Naturalist uses established curriculum and the California State Content Standards for instructing a variety of academic subjects and recreation activities. The major responsibilities of this position include the following but are not limited to: Facilitating program including classes, evening programs and meals for client groups and special events, including some weekends and holidays Maintain accurate program records and logs Assisting in curriculum development and implementation Provide positive public relations on behalf of Pathfinder Ranch and serve as a liaison with client groups Assist group chaperones with cabin supervision and evening rituals Communicating behavior issues with school faculty and occasionally providing behavior management to clients Provide basic First Aid and CPR to clients Inventory and recommend equipment acquisitions as needed Participate enthusiastically in all camp activities, planning, and leadership roles, including staff meetings Assisting in overall program operations, including animal and garden care Keeping up-to-date and engaged with new teaching pedagogies and practices Ensure the security and safety of camp facilities, grounds, and equipment Follow and uphold all policies and procedures of Pathfinder Ranch Comply with Health and Fire Department regulations, organizational policies, and accreditation standards Other duties as assigned

Requirements

18 years of age or older
Current Adult and Child First Aid & CPR/AED certifications from a nationally recognized provider (at least 50% of the course must be in-person with a practical skills session)
Ability to communicate ecological, recreational, and conservation concepts to 5th and 6th grade students from diverse backgrounds
Passion for teaching and building strong mentoring relationships with students
Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues and provide high quality customer service to clients
Complete tasks both independently and collaboratively in a timely and accurate manner
Communicate and coordinate with participant parents/guardians/group liaisons

Nice To Haves

Past experience with ropes courses, horses, farm animals, reptiles and/or gardens
1+ years experience working in a camp setting
Current Lifeguard or Watercraft Guard certification from a nationally recognized provider
English and Spanish speaking
Bachelor's Degree in a related field and/or related work experience

Responsibilities

Facilitating program including classes, evening programs and meals for client groups and special events, including some weekends and holidays
Maintain accurate program records and logs
Assisting in curriculum development and implementation
Provide positive public relations on behalf of Pathfinder Ranch and serve as a liaison with client groups
Assist group chaperones with cabin supervision and evening rituals
Communicating behavior issues with school faculty and occasionally providing behavior management to clients
Provide basic First Aid and CPR to clients
Inventory and recommend equipment acquisitions as needed
Participate enthusiastically in all camp activities, planning, and leadership roles, including staff meetings
Assisting in overall program operations, including animal and garden care
Keeping up-to-date and engaged with new teaching pedagogies and practices
Ensure the security and safety of camp facilities, grounds, and equipment
Follow and uphold all policies and procedures of Pathfinder Ranch
Comply with Health and Fire Department regulations, organizational policies, and accreditation standards
Other duties as assigned