Camp Instructor

Why You’ll Love This Role

- Make a real impact on 6,000–8,000 guests each year - Build confidence, leadership & SEL (social emotional learning) skills through outdoor experiences - Join an award-winning, mission-driven program - Fun, supportive team with global staff connections

What You’ll Do

- Facilitate outdoor/camp activities with a Core Value lens: climbing, archery, fire building, kayaking, nature, team-building, etc. Training is provided! - Create a safe, inclusive environment and model 4-H values - Work closely with a collaborative team

What We Provide

- No Cost On-site housing (water, electric, A/C, Heat, & furnished) - $84 per day within a 5 day standard work week - Meals when the dining hall is open for guests - Access to activities within your training when not on duty

Training & Growth

- Provided certifications (CPR, First Aid, plus optional specialty trainings) - Technical outdoor skills: ropes, lifeguarding, target sports, and facilitation - Weekly professional development + mentorship - Resume-building leadership & teaching experience

Work Environment

- Beautiful outdoor setting: Flint Hills Prairie, trails, river front, lake/pond, camp environment - Seasonal structure great for students & travelers

Requirements

- 18 years of age or older - Availability of 5 days a week with overnights - Team-oriented and adaptable - Willing to complete required certifications (provided) - While performing the duties of this job, the employee is often required to: bend, stoop, kneel, twist, reach with hands, sit, stand for an extended period of time, lift and/or move up to 40 pounds, have finger dexterity, grasp, perform repetitive motions, talk, hear and have visual acuity. Must be able to work in an outdoor environment.

Dates of Employment:

This is a seasonal, full-time position. Positions are available during the Spring (early April - early June), available to transition to being a camp counselor during the summer, and Fall (late August-early December). Instructors are encouraged and welcome to apply for our summer camp team!