Outdoor Skills Programmer

Metropolitan Park District of the Toledo Area•Swanton, OH

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Join Metroparks Toledo as a Seasonal Outdoor Skills Programmer. In this role, you bring our Summer Camp experience to life. You’ll help campers experience the outdoors (maybe for the first time) and connect the community to the outdoors. Day in the Life? You’ll start off behind the scenes where you pick up the gear needed for the selected activity and get it set up. You’ll then lead the activity and ensure that the campers have a fun and safe time. Afterwards, you’ll tear down the activity and take the gear back to where it’s stored until next time. Here’s why we think you’ll love working at Metroparks Play outside all summer – fishing, kayaking, tree climbing, archery, and more. Get real-world experience leading outdoor skills programming. Competitive pay, health care, and retirement benefits. You’ll love this job if You like working outside and with people. You like getting all the materials ready and putting things back where they belong. You like teaching others how to have fun outside. making sure everyone is having fun and being included.

Requirements

Must be 18 years of age and possess a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
Reliable transportation to travel between Metroparks locations.
High School Diploma or GED.
1 year experience in working with children (teaching, coaching, child care, camp counselor) or leading outdoor education programs required.
Must obtain the following certifications within 30 days of employment and fulfill requalification and recertification requirements: CPR/First Aid/AED certification, Certified Interpretive Guide (NAI)

Nice To Haves

4 semesters of college coursework in Environmental Science, Education, Recreation and Leisure or related field or equivalent combination of education and work experience, preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead high quality educational programming by interpreting natural, historical, and cultural resources of Metroparks and the northwest Ohio region.
Set up and tear down outdoor skills equipment and leading outdoor skills activities that are included in summer day camp programs and general programming.
Prepare and assist facilitation in high quality age-appropriate nature based outdoor skills activities including archery, tree climbing, paddling (canoeing, kayaking, stand up paddle boarding), fishing, hiking, biking, tent camping, and other engaging programs.
Maintain a safe environment for campers and park visitors at all times.
Be a positive role model when leading campers and volunteers.
Provide assistance to Metroparks Staff in assessing and adjusting camp activities.
Assist with daily maintenance of facilities and teaching areas, equipment and supplies. Includes sweeping and mopping, restroom and litter clean up.
Transport visitors through the parks driving a Metroparks truck towing a 25’ tram/trailer and/or drive an 11 passenger van (training provided).
Transport equipment using a variety of trucks and trailers up to 36 feet long (training provided).
Direct the work of Outdoor Skills Assistants during assigned program.
Coordinate with staff to train volunteers and effectively direct the work of volunteers.
Other Park District duties as assigned.