Coastal Outdoor Educator & Youth Programs Lead

Latino Outdoors; Scotts Valley (CA); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

Sick leave

PTO / Vacation

Spanish fluency stipend

Professional development

Job summary

Exploring New Horizons in Scotts Valley, California, is seeking Outdoor Educators to work with diverse student groups in outdoor education programs. The role is hourly, non-exempt, 32–40 hours per week, Monday–Friday, with 2 evening programs weekly. Start date January 4, 2027; end date May 28, 2027, excluding March 1–5.

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor’s degree or 1–2 years in outdoor education plus First Aid/CPR certification. Housing is not provided; transportation is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and/or 1–2 years of outdoor education or experiential learning experience.
• Current First Aid and CPR certificates; advanced certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct daily discovery walks and 5–6 hour hikes focused on curricular activities.
• Develop ENH curriculum-based lessons with hands-on activities and arts; demonstrate ecological concepts.
• Implement ENH risk management and safety procedures in the field.
• Support positive group learning; lead team-building activities and foster communication.
• Evening Programs: assist with night hikes, meals, and rotational duties; supervise activities.
• Attend weekly staff meetings and contribute to program planning.

Skills

Equity & inclusion

Effective communicator

Public speaking

Outdoor education

Problem solving

Teamwork in remote settings

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

First Aid & CPR

Job description

Exploring New Horizons in Scotts Valley, California, is seeking Outdoor Educators to work with diverse student groups in outdoor education programs. The role is hourly, non-exempt, 32–40 hours per week, Monday–Friday, with 2 evening programs weekly. Start date January 4, 2027; end date May 28, 2027, excluding March 1–5.

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor’s degree or 1–2 years in outdoor education plus First Aid/CPR certification. Housing is not provided; transportation is required.