Camp Cabin Leader (official title: Outdoor-Education Assistant)

Los Angeles Unified School District; Rapid City (SD); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

Los Angeles Unified School District is recruiting a Camp Cabin Leader (Outdoor-Education Assistant) to supervise students at multiple outdoor education sites in California.

The role involves overseeing activities, meals, and overnight cabin supervision, with emphasis on safety, engagement, and student development.

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or equivalent; outdoor-education training and physical/natural science preferred.
• Experience teaching, coaching, or leading camping or youth activities preferred.
• First-Aid/CPR and water-safety certifications are expected or preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervises students during outdoor-education activities, meals, and overnight in cabins.
• Supports trail lessons and field studies by supervising students and distributing materials.
• Ensures student self-care, hygiene, and safety, including sunscreen, meals, and rest.
• Assists in learning activities and conservation or recreational projects.
• Monitors behavior to prevent unsafe activities and enforces rules calmly.
• Maintains outdoor-education center and equipment; assists with opening/closing programs.

Skills

Teaching experience

Coaching experience

Youth leadership

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma

Outdoor-education training

Science background preferable

Tools

First-Aid Certificate

CPR Certificate

Water Safety Instructor

Lifeguarding Certificate

Job description

Information About Lausd

Information About Lausd

Salary Details

$26.40 - $26.40 Hourly

Application Filing Dates

September 22, 2026 – October 7, 2026

We are LAUSD. We are at the forefront of innovation in public education, focused on a clear and inspiring vision of the future for all of our students as they venture forward on their journey as lifelong learners. Here, you will have the opportunity to exercise your potential in a role supporting the business of education. Our work directly contributes toward the goal of ensuring that our students graduate ready for the world – ready to thrive in college, career and life. LAUSD is the second largest school district in the nation with an enrollment of nearly 575,000 students. We serve an area totaling 710 square miles, with over 1,190 schools and educational centers, and we employ over 74,000 individuals, making us one of the largest employers in our city.

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DEPARTMENT OR SCHOOL SITE

We anticipate multiple part-time Camp Cabin Leader (official title: Outdoor-Education Assistant) vacancies across the District's three outdoor education camp sites. Immediate vacancies are anticipated at the Canyon Creek outdoor education camp site located in Lake Hughes. Additional vacancies may be available at the Clear Creek site located in La Cañada Flintridge and the Point Fermin site located in San Pedro.

Assigned Hours

Up to 20 hours per week. Assigned hours are dependent on location or camp-site needs. Employees in this position will be required to stay overnight at the education center for 2 nights during their assigned shift.

Desirable Qualifications

The ideal candidate for the Camp Cabin Leader (official title: Outdoor-Education Assistant) position is a responsible, energetic, and student-centered individual who is committed to ensuring a safe and engaging outdoor learning environment. They demonstrate a solid understanding of safety rules, acceptable student behavior standards, and basic first-aid procedures. The candidate excels at supervising students in a variety of settings—including recreational, dining, and other program-based activities—and is able to enforce safety and disciplinary rules calmly and effectively.

This individual possesses strong interpersonal skills and is capable of establishing and maintaining positive relationships with students and staff. They model and promote proper health practices, table manners, and respectful personal behavior. The ideal candidate is also physically capable of participating in and directing strenuous outdoor activities and can safely lift and carry objects weighing up to 30 pounds. Manual dexterity to assemble and dismantle equipment is essential for supporting program operations.

A successful Camp Cabin Leader brings enthusiasm, dependability, and a collaborative spirit to every activity, helping create a memorable and enriching experience for all students.

Minimum Requirements

EDUCATION: Graduation from high school or evidence of equivalent educational proficiency. Training in the fields of outdoor-education and physical or natural science is preferable.

EXPERIENCE: Experience teaching, coaching, or leading camping, scouting, or other youth group activities is preferable.

Special

• A First-Aid Certificate issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross must be obtained within 60 days after appointment and must be kept valid during the term of employment.
• A CPR Certificate issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross must be obtained within 60 days after appointment and kept valid during the term of employment.
• Water Safety Instructor, and Lifeguarding Certificates issued by an accredited organization are preferable for some positions.
• A valid driver’s license to legally operate a motor vehicle in the State of California and the use of a motor vehicle, or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation.

Special Note

• Duties may require a variable work schedule, including weekends and evenings.
• Overnight sleeping facilities are provided at the outdoor-education center.

Job Duties/Responsibilities

A Camp Cabin Leader (official title: Outdoor-Education Assistant) supervises students during activity periods, meals, and at night in the cabins. Employees in the classes designated as (Female) or (Male) are required to enter cabins, rest rooms, and shower rooms that are restricted to persons of the designated sex.

Typical responsibilities associated with this position may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Supervises students during outdoor-education activities, including recreational and educational learning experiences.
• Supports Naturalist led trail lessons and field studies by providing student supervision, redirecting students to the learning task, and distributing and collecting and storing instructional materials.
• Ensures students perform proper self-care including: brushing teeth, showering, changing clothes, washing for meals and eating properly, drinking enough fluids, putting on sunscreen, preparing for bed, and getting enough rest.
• Assists students with expanded learning activities, including conservation and recreational projects.
• Responds to student needs and concerns during overnight hours. Monitors student behavior in cabins, rest rooms, and shower rooms to prevent rule violations or unsafe activities. Supervises students in packing and unpacking personal belongings.
• Assists in maintaining the outdoor-education center or related venue in a safe, clean and orderly condition.
• Assists in preparing for the opening and closing of programs by setting up and removing tents, activities, supplies, and other related program equipment.
• Assists students in loading and unloading personal belongings in vehicles transporting student to and from camp.
• Provides basic first aid, and seeks medical care for students, when necessary.
• May assist in unloading and storing supplies and equipment.

Please Note: This is not an exhaustive list of the responsibilities of this position. For a comprehensive list of duties performed, please refer to the Class Description. Please visit https://bit.ly/3GhuVWQ

EMPLOYMENT SELECTION PROCESS

• Candidates will need to submit an application and complete a supplementary questionnaire.
• Candidates may also be requested to submit transcripts to verify the education requirements.
• Applications and questionnaires will be reviewed, and candidates who meet our selection standards will be placed on an interest list.
• As you apply, we recommend that you make sure your application materials clearly show all of your relevant background and specialized skills, knowledge, and abilities.

The Los Angeles Unified School District intends that all qualified persons shall have equal opportunities for employment and promotion. Reasonable accommodations in completing an application and testing are available to individuals with disabilities. Please call [phone] for more information.

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