Outdoor Education Instructor

Lifepoint Church; Crestline (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Lifepoint Church in Crestline, CA seeks an OE Program Instructor to lead hikes, teach lessons aligned with state science standards, and help students grow through a variety of program elements.

You will instruct groups on 3–5 day programs, lead activities such as rock wall, archery, songs, chapels, and team building, supervise overnight stays, enforce dining hall standards, travel to multiple sites, and provide first aid when needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or two years equivalent experience.
• Adaptability and Godly Christian character.
• Current CPR & First Aid certification which includes an in-person training element.
• Full agreement with TM Camping’s statement of faith, mission, vision, and values.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Compliance with the employee handbook.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Instruct groups of students on 3, 4, or 5 day programs.
• Develop professional relationships with coworkers and guests (students, chaperones, teachers, and administrators).
• Teach the outdoor education curriculum, including standing, walking, hiking, in all weather conditions.
• Lead program elements including rock wall, archery, songs, games, chapels, worship, skits, dances, and team building exercises.
• Enforce dining hall standards during meals.
• Supervise a group of students overnight.
• Travel to multiple sites for the outdoor education programs.
• Attend OE team meetings.
• Provide supportive leadership when necessary.
• Assist in cleaning and inventory management.
• Provide first aid and basic health care when necessary.

Skills

Strong communication

Teaching skills

Teamwork / independence

Education

Bachelor's degree

CPR & First Aid certification

Job description

Overview

The OE Program Instructor’s primary role is to lead hikes, teach lessons based on the state science standards, and help students grow through a variety of program elements.

Essential Functions

• Instruct groups of students in various activities on 3, 4, or 5 day programs
• Develop professional relationships with coworkers and guests (students, chaperones, teachers, and administrators)
• Teach the outdoor education curriculum, which includes standing, walking, and hiking, sometimes strenuous, over uneven terrain and in all weather conditions
• Lead various program elements including rock wall, archery, songs, games, chapels, worship, skits, dances, and team building exercises
• Enforce dining hall standards during meals
• Supervise a group of students overnight
• Travel to multiple sites for the outdoor education programs

Additional Functions

• Attend OE team meetings
• Provide supportive leadership when necessary
• Assist in cleaning and inventory management
• Provide first aid and basic health care when necessary
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor

Major Competency Areas

• Ability to work effectively within a team or alone
• Strong communication and teaching skills
• Ability to model desired behaviors, including a positive attitude, on a consistent basis
• Reliability, punctuality, and good time management

Qualifications

• Minimum education of a bachelor’s degree or minimum of two years equivalent experience
• Adaptability and Godly Christian character
• Current Red Cross or American Heart Association CPR & First Aid certification which includes an in-person training element
• Full agreement with TM Camping’s statement of faith, mission, vision, and values
• Compliance with the employee handbook
• Valid driver’s license

Physical Demands

Abilities sufficient to carry out the essential functions of the job, including the physical fitness and endurance needed to lead hikes and activities. Applicants and/or employees may be asked to take a Fitness-For-Duty test in regard to the physical nature of the job. Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 lbs