Lead Outdoor Program Instructor

Sierra Nevada Journeys; California; On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Sierra Nevada Journeys in Portola, CA is seeking a Lead Outdoor Program Instructor for a full-time seasonal role from February to mid-November at our outdoor education camp. You will lead program staff and help ensure activities run safely, smoothly, and effectively.

You will coordinate on-site group operations, communicate schedules and expectations to staff teams, and facilitate staff debriefs to support reflection, communication, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead program staff and help ensure activities run safely, smoothly, and effectively.
• Coordinate on-site group operations and facilitate staff debriefs to support reflection and improvement.
• Provide on-site and overnight support as needed to maintain program continuity.

Job description

Full-time, Seasonal, February to Mid-November
Location: Outdoor Education Camp, Portola, CA

Lead Outdoor Program Instructor upholds all the responsibilities of an OPI. They also provide day-to-day leadership and support to program staff, helping ensure programs run smoothly, safely, and effectively. They communicate schedules, responsibilities, and expectations to staff teams; coordinate on-site group operations; and facilitate staff debriefs to support reflection, communication, and continuous improvement.

Lead OPIs also provide on-site and overnight support as needed, including staying on campus to help ensure program continuity and support staff.