Seasonal Outdoor Program Instructor

ENDLESS HORIZONS • Harrisonburg, VA

6h • Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for curious, caring, and hardworking staff to lead groups through outdoor education, including environmental education, team building, adventure trips, and more. You’ll develop your skills and love of the outdoors while providing unforgettable experiences for students, scouts, and adult groups. Outdoor Learning Center Instructors are responsible for the care and management of groups while delivering high-quality outdoor programming. They are expected to create a positive atmosphere while establishing opportunities for experiential learning and authentic growth for clients of all ages. Instructors are responsible for the logistics before, during, and after the groups’ stay, including preparing program areas, facilitating meals and transitions, leading programming, and cleaning and general maintenance of program areas. Seasonal full-time and part-time positions are available, with limited on-site housing.

Requirements

• Must be 18 and have High School diploma or equivalent (21+ preferred)
• Must have a good driving record and ability to drive a 15-passenger van (training provided)
• Experience or comfort with outdoor education, recreation activity, and adventure skills (camping, climbing, paddling, hiking, etc.)

Nice To Haves

• 1-year outdoor recreation experience or camp counselor preferred
• Experience working with children preferred (formally or informally)
• Current First Aid and CPR certifications preferred

Responsibilities

• Leads outdoor educational activities including but not limited to caving, canoeing, climbing, archery, field games, environmental classes and evening programming; facilitates high and low rope courses; inspects equipment throughout use to ensure it meets safety standards
• Supports clients in all aspects; helps clients establish and achieve goals for their experience
• Promotes a safe environment where individuals will feel comfortable challenging themselves
• Responsible for adaptive thinking and problem solving when working with clients
• Preparing program areas, facilitating meals and transitions, leading programming, and cleaning and general maintenance of program areas.

Benefits

• Paid, high-quality training (reimbursed following successful completion)
• Pay raise for relevant certifications (Lifeguard, WFA, WFR, etc.)
• Complementary onsite housing for full-time staff available, includes private room and shared amenities, WiFi
• Meals provided during training and most programs
• Rent camp equipment and use facilities in your free time
• Discounts at related facilities and ProOutdoorLinks.com
• Summer employment and winter housing opportunities
• Returner bonus!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED