Cabin Instructors

CoolWorks.com - Jobs in Great Places; Green Valley Lake (CA); On-site; USD 26,752 - 27,675; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development assistance

$250/month subsidized housing based on availability

Job summary

CoolWorks.com - Jobs in Great Places is seeking an Outdoor Educator in Green Valley Lake, California. The role involves leading students on hikes, supervising camp activities, and providing a comprehensive camp experience. Applicants must be able to handle physical demands and work long shifts.

Instructors gain skills in science instruction and childcare, living in a vibrant community in the San Bernardino Mountains. Benefits include training, subsidized housing, and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Must obtain First Aid, and either CPR or BLS certificates.
• Dependable and enjoys working with little direction.

Responsibilities

• Supervise 12-18 students during camp activities.
• Lead hikes focused on scientific inquiry.
• Manage personal challenges and team-building activities.

Skills

First Aid certification

CPR or BLS certification

Childcare and group management

Scientific inquiry

Adaptability

Detail-oriented

Job description

Outdoor Educator

Location: Green Valley Lake, CA 92341

Pay: $145.00 - $150.00 per day

Date range: September 21, 2026 - May 28, 2027

Job description

We will train you! As educators, instructors lead 5th and 6th graders on hikes focused on scientific inquiry. As cabin leaders, instructors will supervise a team of 12-18 students, guiding them through personal challenges, team-building activities, and a comprehensive camp experience that includes plenty of games, songs, and good 'ol fun! Instructors also serve as the primary supervisor for students in the cabins at night & during the day. All staff members must be able to work continuous and consecutive 24 hour shifts supervising children for up to 5 days at a time over the course of 9 months. They must be able to stand for long hours, carry 25 pounds, and hike 5 miles a day in heat, wind, rain, and snow for over 2 hours at a time, at high altitude.

What instructors gain

Instructors receive comprehensive training on science instruction, childcare and group management. They gain skills and experience that translate well to future careers in teaching, adventure recreation guiding, social work and more. Instructors live in a community of inspired people in the San Bernardino Mountains of Southern California – a destination location for skiing, cycling, climbing, and hiking. Instructors are also eligible for subsidized housing and professional development opportunities.

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Benefit conditions

• Only full-time employees eligible
• Accrue up to 5 sick days
• $250/month subsidized housing for out of state/nonlocals based on availability & program needs

Schedule

Monday to Friday

Job is

• A job for which military experienced candidates are encouraged to apply
• Open to applicants who do not have a college diploma

This job is ideal for someone who is

• Dependable – more reliable than spontaneous
• People-oriented – enjoys interacting with people and working on group projects
• Adaptable/flexible – enjoys doing work that requires frequent shifts in direction
• Detail-oriented – would rather focus on details of work than the bigger picture
• Achievement-oriented – enjoys taking on challenges, even if they might fail
• Autonomous/Independent – enjoys working with little direction
• Innovative – prefers working in unconventional ways or on tasks that require creativity
• High stress tolerance – thrives in a high-pressure environment

Requirements

Must obtain First Aid, and either CPR or BLS certificates.

Due to requirements associated with our school district partnerships, we are currently unable to consider applicants who would not be able to complete a US background check. As a result, we are not able to hire international applicants at this time, including those with valid work visas.

Job type

Full-time

Work location

In person

Benefits

• Professional development assistance

Contact

Email: [e-mail]