Seasonal Outdoor Program Instructor

ENDLESS HORIZONS • Clifton, VA

5h • 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. Hemlock Program 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 students and clients. Our clients include public and private schools, colleges and universities, scout groups, and specialty retreats. Instructors will also be responsible for the logistics before, during, and after a group stay. This includes preparing program areas and facilities, facilitating meals and transitions, developing programming, cleaning, and general maintenance.

Requirements

• Must be 18 and have High School diploma or equivalent
• Must have good driving record and ability to drive a 15-passenger van
• 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)
• 21+ years of age preferred
• Current First Aid and CPR certifications preferred

Responsibilities

• Leads activities in team building, environmental classes, evening programming, field games and more; facilitates high and low rope courses; inspects equipment throughout use to ensure it meets safety standards
• Supports user groups in all aspects; helps user groups establish and achieve goals for their experience
• Promotes a safe environment where individuals will feel comfortable challenging themselves
• Recognizes and responds to opportunities for problem solving with the group
• Preparing program areas and facilities
• Facilitating meals and transitions
• Developing programming
• Cleaning
• General maintenance

Benefits

• Paid, high-quality training (training reimbursed upon successful completion)
• Pay raises for relevant certifications (Lifeguard, WFA, WFR, etc.)
• Meals provided during training and overnight programs
• Discounts at related facilities and ProOutdoorLinks.com
• Returner bonus!

What This Job Offers

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