Program Leader/Instructor - School Year 2026-2027

Scouting America Orange County Council•Newport Beach, CA

1d•$17 - $18•Onsite

About The Position

This role is for a Program Leader/Instructor for the School Year 2026-2027. The ideal candidate will have the enthusiasm, work ethic, and presentation confidence to inspire youth ages 5-17. The position offers versatility to teach outdoors, on the water, and in the classroom, focusing on aquatics and merit badge classes. The instructor will implement programs in conjunction with the Program Director and Scouting America program standards, with major responsibilities in customer service, classroom instruction, curriculum development, class/activity planning, and classroom behavior management. Adherence to health and safety standards is required. The role involves engaging youth effectively and requires comfort communicating with children, teens, and parents. On-the-water instructors must be able to safely swim and participate in water-based activities.

Requirements

Must be at least 16 years old.
Certified in CPR and First Aid.
Attain CA Boater's Card upon being hired.
Must be enthusiastic, patient, creative, and able to engage youth effectively.
On-the-water instructors must be able to safely swim and participate in water-based activities, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Must be comfortable communicating with children, teens, and parents.

Nice To Haves

American Red Cross Lifeguard certification recommended for Aquatics Instructors.

Responsibilities

Prepare and deliver lesson plans/activities to youth in a well-planned, fun and engaging manner.
Develop and write program curriculum for new and existing classes.
Provide active supervision ensuring a safe environment for all youth.
Keep merit badge records, take roll and track attendance, and turn rosters into lead supervisors regularly.
Assist Lead Instructors in monitoring inventory of class supplies and program equipment.
Ensure proper set-up, usage, and clean-up of the facility, equipment, and docks.
Report program/equipment concerns to supervisor immediately.
Teach youth water, boating and paddle craft safety.
Be a positive role model and mentor to youth participants.
Enforce student-discipline procedures according to Newport Sea Base policy.
Communicate thoroughly and effectively with other program staff and Lead Instructors.
Participate in scheduled staff trainings throughout the year.
Be comfortable learning how to operate a Boston Whaler motorboat.
Other duties as assigned by supervisor.