Camp Instructor

Kansas 4-H Foundation Inc; Junction City (KS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

No-cost on-site housing

Meals provided

Access to training activities

Job summary

Kansas 4-H Foundation Inc is seeking an Instructor for their retreats and conferences program in Junction City, Kansas. This role involves facilitating outdoor activities such as climbing and kayaking while fostering leadership and social-emotional learning. The position offers no-cost housing and $84 per day during a seasonal, full-time commitment. Successful candidates will be 18 years or older, adaptable, and ready to complete certifications. Opportunities exist for summer camp transitions.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Availability for 5 days a week with overnights.
• Willingness to complete required certifications.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate outdoor activities like climbing, archery, and kayaking.
• Create a safe and inclusive environment while modeling 4-H values.
• Work collaboratively with a team.

Skills

Team-oriented

Adaptability

Outdoor facilitation

Job description

As an Instructor with our retreats and conferences program, you will help adults and students reconnect with one another, explore the outdoors, celebrate their successes, and support their social-emotional learning growth while engaging in a fun day or overnight camp experience.

Why You’ll Love This Role

• Make a real impact on 6,000–8,000 guests each year

• Build confidence, leadership & SEL (social emotional learning) skills through outdoor experiences

• Join an award-winning, mission-driven program

• Fun, supportive team with global staff connections

What You’ll Do

• Facilitate outdoor/camp activities with a Core Value lens: climbing, archery, fire building, kayaking, nature, team-building, etc. Training is provided!

• Create a safe, inclusive environment and model 4-H values

• Work closely with a collaborative team

What We Provide

• No Cost On-site housing (water, electric, A/C, Heat, & furnished)

• $84 per day within a 5 day standard work week

• Meals when the dining hall is open for guests

• Access to activities within your training when not on duty

Training & Growth

• Provided certifications (CPR, First Aid, plus optional specialty trainings)

• Technical outdoor skills: ropes, lifeguarding, target sports, and facilitation

• Weekly professional development + mentorship

• Resume-building leadership & teaching experience

Work Environment

• Beautiful outdoor setting: Flint Hills Prairie, trails, river front, lake/pond, camp environment

• Seasonal structure great for students & travelers

Requirements

• 18 years of age or older

• Availability of 5 days a week with overnights

• Team-oriented and adaptable

• Willing to complete required certifications (provided)

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is often required to: bend, stoop, kneel, twist, reach with hands, sit, stand for an extended period of time, lift and/or move up to 40 pounds, have finger dexterity, grasp, perform repetitive motions, talk, hear and have visual acuity. Must be able to work in an outdoor environment.

Dates of Employment

This is a seasonal, full-time position. Positions are available during the Spring (early April - early June), available to transition to being a camp counselor during the summer, and Fall (late August-early December). Instructors are encouraged and welcome to apply for our summer camp team!