Outdoor Education Specialist (ID TBD) - Open

San Diego County Office of Education; Descanso (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The San Diego County Office of Education is seeking an Outdoor Education Specialist to support the Cuyamaca Outdoor School in East County San Diego. The program serves up to 425 students weekly, offering hands-on learning in natural sciences and character development.

Responsibilities include assisting in planning and delivering learning and recreational activities within a residential outdoor education setting. A Red Cross CPR/First Aid/AED certificate is required within 30 days of appointment.

Qualifications

• Experience coordinating or supporting outdoor education activities with school-age children.
• Background in residential outdoor education programs or related recreation settings.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and delivering learning and recreational activities in an Outdoor Education program.

Skills

Outdoor education experience

School-age education program

Education

CPR and First Aid/AED certificate (American Red Cross)

College-level coursework in natural sciences / recreation / education

Job description

Job Summary

The San Diego County Office of Education is recruiting for an Outdoor Education Specialist.

Located in the beautiful, expansive, and unspoiled 25,000-acre Cuyamaca Rancho State Park, SDCOE's Cuyamaca Outdoor School is San Diego County's original 6th Grade Camp. Cuyamaca Outdoor School enriches lives by connecting children to science through nature and by fostering positive character development. Join our passionate, caring and energetic team as we serve up to 425 students per week at our camp located in the beautiful Cuyamaca Rancho State Park in East County San Diego.

Assists in implementing learning and recreational activities in an Outdoor Education school.

The current assignment is located in San Diego, CA as part of the Outdoor Education department in the Innovation division within SDCOE.

Please note that while this current assignment is for the location listed, employees of SDCOE may be administratively reassigned to other locations based on organizational needs.

Certain positions may require a male only or female only employee.

Requirements / Qualifications

This position requires a combination of education, training, and experience equivalent to completion of college-level coursework in the natural sciences, recreation, education, or other related topics, and experience working in a residential outdoor education or recreation program with school-age children.

Certificates and Licenses:

• Possession of an American Red Cross CPR and First Aid/AED certificate is required within 30 days of appointment.