Outdoor Education Instructor - Spring Seasonal

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• The employee must accept the lodging from PCCC as a condition of employment for the convenience of the employer.
• Teach Outdoor Education classes and prepare an organized and active lesson plan based on the lesson plan prepared by the O.E. Manager.
• Occasionally lead evening campfires and teach campfire Bible lessons.
• Assist campers with their personal devotionals and materials.
• Aid campers in daily activities as needed.
• Help set up and run camp activities including but not limited to: group games, free time activities, theme nights, night games, and campfire times.
• Responsible for the campers’ care, safety, and well-being.
• Aid with wildland fire emergencies.
• Looks for and makes use of teachable moments.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates a personal relationship with God through Jesus Christ, exercising personal faith through consistent daily living in accordance to God’s Word.
• Understands the mission of Palomar Christian Conference Center and is in agreement with its Statement of Faith, and submits all other goals and desires to that main goal.
• Possesses excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Possesses interpersonal skills such as are required to maintain positive relations with both staff and guests.
• Possesses excellent customer service skills and presents a professional appearance and demeanor.
• Possesses strong attention to detail and organization while managing multiple priorities.
• Ensures that he could lead/introduce campers to Jesus Christ as Savior.
• Must be able to hike with a backpack into the remote areas of the surrounding wilderness.
• Has at least a limited knowledge and experience in backpacking and camping in remote places.
• First Aid and CPR certified (will provide training).
• Has experience teaching small and large groups of elementary to middle school students.
• Must enjoy teaching.
• Must have extensive knowledge or the subject matter that has been assigned to teach.
• A college degree is preferred and/or commensurate experience.
• Able to make learning fun and interactive not lecture-orientated.
• Able to lead and direct youth.

Typical Work Schedule

• As a FLSA Exempt position, the instructor is expected to work more than 8 hours a day, based on the needs and schedules of the campers.