Lead Instructor - Stone Canyon (One Year Only 26-27 School Year)

About the role

The Lead Instructor provides a fun and safe environment for all students and clients, teaching activity groups of 12-15 students in an outdoor classroom setting. They assist in preparing weekly schedules and group organization, and lead training sessions for new staff.

Responsibilities

• Teach activity groups of 12-15 students in an outdoor classroom setting, covering topics like Science, Outdoor Education, and Leadership.
• Assist in the preparation of weekly schedules and group organization.
• Facilitate clear and effective communication with the program manager.
• Mentor and support seasonal Program Instructors by observing classes, providing guidance, and offering feedback.
• Oversee instruction and communicate effectively with the supervisor regarding discipline or other issues.
• Act as the point of contact for various needs and emergencies.
• Oversee instruction and effectively communicate with the supervisor any discipline or other issues that may arise within the group.
• One (1) Overnight On-Duty shift per week.
• Collaborate with administration to plan and implement new staff training sessions twice a year.
• Support and assist with High School Lead volunteer coordination when needed.

Requirements

• Be at least 21 years old.
• Possess a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree or related experience.
• Have 2-3 seasons of Outdoor Education, summer camp or related experience.
• CPR and First Aid Certified (certified as part of staff training).
• Pass a criminal background check.
• Ability to work with and supervise school age students in an outdoor classroom environment and enjoy working with young people.

Qualifications

• Able to learn and execute the lessons/activities in an expansive curriculum.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with all stakeholders to support positive outcomes.
• Instruct and supervise school age children in a residential outdoor school setting.
• Maintains a generally positive attitude.
• Observes all District policies and procedures.
• Open to receiving constructive feedback and applying the information in a timely manner.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Verbal and written communication skills in English and a demonstrated ability to read and comprehend written/graphic and oral instructions.

Skills

• Able to learn and execute the lessons/activities in an expansive curriculum.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with all stakeholders to support positive outcomes.
• Instruct and supervise school age children in a residential outdoor school setting.
• Maintains a generally positive attitude.
• Observes all District policies and procedures.
• Open to receiving constructive feedback and applying the information in a timely manner.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Verbal and written communication skills in English and a demonstrated ability to read and comprehend written/graphic and oral instructions.

Benefits

• Paid staff training.
• On-site housing accommodations (private room).
• Meals provided during programming.
• The opportunity to build on technical and interpersonal skills to continue development in the experiential education field.
• Pro deals and teacher discounts available.