Activities Instructor - AMIKids White Pines

AMIkids, Inc.; Jonesville (SC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Benefits

PTO & Paid Holidays

Wellness Benefits

Employer Funded Pension Plan

Voluntary 403(B) Retirement Plan

Student Loan Forgiveness Program

Pet Insurance

World Travel Assistance

Car Rental Discounts

Gym Membership Discounts

Job summary

AMIkids, Inc. seeks an energetic Activities Instructor to lead indoor, outdoor, and community-based experiential education activities for youth in Jonesville, SC. You will mentor participants, foster leadership and healthy decision-making, and ensure safety during all adventures.

The role emphasizes hands-on experiential learning, certification-based instruction, and positive role modeling in a dynamic youth-development program.

Qualifications

• Minimum four years of related experience in aquatics, ropes/challenge course, outdoor recreation, or adventure programming.
• Ability to obtain Lifeguard and Challenge Course Instructor certifications.
• Current CPR and First Aid certifications or ability to obtain.
• Strong leadership, communication, and mentoring skills.
• Passion for experiential learning and youth development.

Responsibilities

• Plan and lead indoor, outdoor, and community-based experiential education activities.
• Teach recreational and leadership activities, team-building, and outdoor learning.
• Create a safe, structured environment fostering confidence and problem-solving.
• Maintain activity plans, materials, equipment, and safety standards.
• Assess student progress through demonstrations and certification-based instruction.
• Mentor and model positive behavior while supervising youth during all activities.
• Respond to incidents and emergencies using approved intervention techniques.
• Participate in day trips, adventure outings, and special events.
• Maintain required certifications (CPR, First Aid, Lifeguard, Challenge Course Instructor).
• Transport youth to program activities and assist with projects.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Mentoring

Experiential learning

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Activities Instructor - AMIKids White Pines

Job Category: Education

Locations

Showing 1 location

Jonesville, SC 29353, USA

Description

Are you looking for a job where you create the adventure every day, where you can have more fun than the youth you're mentoring, and fulfill your purpose?

If you have a passion for the outdoors , and experiences like hiking , kayaking , rope climbing , scuba diving , and team-building activities?

If you answered Yes!! Then, AMIkids, Inc. maybe the perfect organization for you.

At AMIkids, we believe learning extends beyond the classroom. Through our nationally recognized Experiential Education program, youth participate in hands‑on adventures that build confidence, resilience, teamwork, leadership, and problem‑solving skills. Every experience is intentionally designed to help young people discover their strengths and believe, "I Can."

We're seeking an energetic and adventurous Activities Instructor to lead engaging indoor, outdoor, and community‑based activities that inspire personal growth. In this role, you'll mentor and motivate youth through experiential learning while fostering leadership, responsibility, and healthy decision‑making. If you thrive in an active environment and enjoy helping young people reach their full potential, we'd love to have you on the AMIkids team.

• Plan, coordinate, and lead experiential education activities, including indoor, outdoor, community‑based, and adventure programming,
• Teach and coach youth through recreational, leadership, team‑building, challenge course, and outdoor learning experiences,
• Create a safe, structured environment where youth develop confidence, resilience, teamwork, and problem‑solving skills through hands‑on experiences,
• Maintain activity plans, instructional materials, equipment, and safety standards,
• Evaluate student progress through practical demonstrations and certification‑based instruction,
• Serve as a mentor and positive role model while ensuring the safety and supervision of youth during all activities,
• Respond appropriately to behavioral incidents and emergencies using approved intervention techniques,
• Participate in day trips, adventure outings, community service projects, and special events,
• Maintain required certifications, including CPR, First Aid, Lifeguard, Challenge Course Instructor, and crisis intervention training,
• Transport young people to program activities and assist with special projects as needed,

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Four (4) years of related experience (aquatics, ropes/challenge course, outdoor recreation, adventure programming, coaching, or similar).
• Ability to obtain and maintain Lifeguard and Challenge Course Instructor certifications.
• Current CPR and First Aid certification (or ability to obtain).
• Strong leadership, communication, and mentoring skills.
• Passion for experiential learning and youth development.

What's in it for you?

• Growth opportunities – we pride ourselves on developing our leaders from within
• Health Benefits – Medical, Dental, Vision, & Prescription Drug plan options; Health Spending Account, Company paid Life Insurance and AD&D
• PTO & Paid Holidays
• Wellness Benefits – EAP, Health Coaching, Stress Management Programs, etc.
• Employer Funded Pension Plan, Voluntary 403(B) Retirement Plan, Student Loan Forgiveness Program
• Pet Insurance, World Travel Assistance, Car Rental discounts, Gym Membership discounts, and more.

Education

Required

High School or better in General.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.