Outdoor Education Director

ADP, Inc.; Running Springs (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Pali Institute is seeking an Outdoor Education Director in Running Springs, CA to lead a year‑round program, oversee long‑term goals, mentor staff, and ensure high standards across all operations. The role reports to the Executive Director and supervises directors, staff supervisors, and 110+ instructors.

The position requires a Bachelor’s Degree, extensive leadership experience, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher is required.
• 5 years in a management, supervisor or leadership position in a similar styled program required.
• 10 seasons of mentoring camp counselors, instructors, or similar roles.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to effectively communicate concerns, feedback and information to staff, administration, teachers and parents.
• Must be a positive leader with strong supervisory and management skills.
• Openness to feedback and desire to grow professionally.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks efficiently and accurately.
• Experience as a group counselor or staff member in an overnight camp setting.

Responsibilities

• Supervise 110+ instructor staff and 24 leadership staff.
• Provide mentorship to Assistant Directors and Staff Supervisors.
• Align program with client expectations and needs.
• Support leadership staff with guidance and feedback.
• Collaborate with Executive Director on long-term goals and strategy.
• Ensure staff discipline and timely communication of issues.
• Coordinate staff training and wellness program transitions.
• Assist sales director with calendar decisions and events.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Time management

Problem solving

Staff mentorship

Flexibility

Approachability

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or higher

5 years management experience

10 seasons mentoring camp staff

Certification exposure (AEE/WASC/AEOE)

Job description

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Running Springs, CA, US

Salary Range: $80,000.00 To $90,000.00 Annually

The Outdoor Education Director is a full time, year-round employee, in addition to overseeing long term goals and business strategy. The Directors responsibility is to provide program oversight, personnel support and mentorship, and leadership to the Outdoor Education program. The Director will report to the Executive Director and will supervise the Assistant Directors, and Staff Supervisors, and seasonal leadership team. They guide the Outdoor Education program, ensuring client expectations and needs are met, the instructor staff is working to the high expectations Pali has for it, and Pali Institute is running smoothly and successfully.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher is required.


• 5 years in a management, supervisor or leadership position in a similar styled program required.


• 10 seasons of mentoring camp counselors, instructors, or similar roles.


• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.


• Ability to effectively and tactfully communicate (verbally and written) concerns, feedback and information to staff, administration, teachers and parents.


• Must be a positive leader with strong supervisory and management skills.


• Openness to feedback and desire to grow professionally.


• Ability to handle multiple tasks efficiently and accurately.


• Experience as a group counselor or staff member in an overnight camp setting (experience at programming in a camp setting).


• Prior experience with certification process, AEE, WASC, AEOE, or any similar certification.


• Understand and apply pertinent personnel policies, laws, rules, and regulations.


• Must demonstrate good judgment and decision-making ability in time sensitive situations.


• Must have initiative and be able to work with minimal supervision on numerous tasks simultaneously.


• Must be approachable.


• Must be organized and have excellent time management skills.


• Must be flexible and diverse in philosophies to work with various types of school groups.


• Ability to problem solve and make decisions quickly to resolve staffing issues, scheduling errors and any day to day needs of the program.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

GENERAL ADMINISTRATION

• Report to Executive Director Emily Bauder Balcome


• Attend weekly Leadership meetings.


• Provide customer service for our clients.


• Respond to schools and Parents who reach out


• Relay pertinent information to staff in a clear and concise manner.


• Act as a mentor, to the AD and SS as well as leadership staff. Provide constructive feedback and guidance throughout the season to help them improve their management and leadership skills.


• Other duties as assigned.


• Check in with the sales director regularly and ensure sales are going well.


• Support the sales director with calendar decisions as well as any customer support and events.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/DUTIES

• Responsible for supervision and mentorship of the Assistant Directors and Staff Supervisors 24 leadership staff and general oversight of 110+ instructor staff, including staff discipline.


• Follow proper channels to ensue Staff disciple is recorded


• Maintain positive relationships with other Pali departments including kitchen maintenance and housekeeping. Maintain open communication.


• Responsible for leadership training twice a year.


• Responsible for the executing staff training twice a year to 100+ staff.


• Ensure the Wellness center is running safely and efficiently.


• Ensure transitions to and from summer camp program go as smoothly as possible.


• Provide programmatic support to all areas of Pali.


• Problem solve day to day issues that may arise in the running of a program.

COMPENSATION

Compensation will be based on experience starting at $80,000-$90,000 per year. Fifty percent of medical and dental benefits paid. Pro-deals on outdoor gear are also available. All regular compensation earned will be payable on the 10th and 26th of each month. Federal, state, local or other taxes or amounts will be deducted as required by law from the total compensation earned.