Outdoor Educator

Camp Allen; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Room and Board

Health Care after 30 days

Access to Facilities

Beautiful Campus

Close-Knit Team

Weekend pay differential

Job summary

Camp Allen in Navasota, Texas is seeking an Outdoor Educator to join the Discovery Program. You’ll live on site, teach outdoors daily, and help K–12 students discover nature, science, teamwork, and confidence. This role blends adventure with education in a close-knit team.

Lead activities such as canoeing, archery, ziplining, and the giant swing, while the program trains you across wildlife education and animal handling. Full-time, weekdays, with weekend optional work and competitive weekly pay.

Qualifications

• A passion for inspiring and engaging youth.
• Stamina and athleticism for long hours and physical tasks.
• Flexibility to work outdoors in all weather.
• Comfort with heights and handling animals; willingness to train on belaying.
• Bachelor's degree or relevant experience working with youth.
• Open mind and a fun-loving attitude to foster a positive learning atmosphere.

Responsibilities

• Lead outdoor activities and teach students in nature, science, teamwork.
• Facilitate adventure activities: canoeing, archery, ziplining, and the giant swing.
• Develop curriculum and assist with animal care.
• Collaborate with a small, close-knit instructional team.
• Live on site and support school groups K–12.

Skills

Passion for youth education

Stamina and athleticism

Outdoor adaptability

Comfort with heights and animals

Open-minded and positive attitude

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Outdoor Educator: The Discovery Program At Camp Allen

Navasota, Texas

Wages/Pay

$375.00 - $400.00 / week

Experience Level

No experience required

Job Start Date

Fall 2026 (flexible)

If you want a job that’s meaningful, adventurous, and outdoors every single day — this may be the place for you.

We’re hiring Outdoor Education Instructors to join our small (7-8 person) instructional team at Camp Allen. You’ll live on site, teach outdoors daily, and help school groups from K–12 discover nature, science, teamwork, adventure, and confidence!

Position Highlights:

As an instructor, you’ll lead a variety of activities designed to engage students with nature, teach valuable outdoor skills, and spark curiosity about the environment. No two days are the same—one day, you may facilitate adventure classes like canoeing, archery, ziplining, or the giant swing, while the next day you may introduce students to environmental subjects such as forest ecology, organic gardening, herpetology, ornithology, or mammalogy using our diverse array of animal ambassadors.

Comprehensive training

is provided in all areas, from adventure-based skills to wildlife education and animal handling/care.

A full list of the activities we lead throughout the year can be found athttps://www.campallen.org/student-curriculum.html

Our program is designed to support your growth as an instructor, providing hands‑on experience, team collaboration, and opportunities to develop your facilitation skills throughout the season.

• Full-time, Monday–Fridaythrough August- May, with paid time off during Thanksgiving, Christmas and spring break.Optional hourly work available during weekends starting at$25/hr.
• Variable schedulewith rewarding, full days, sometimes from8 a.m. to 9 p.m.,Fridays typically ending around 3pm.
• No overnight supervisionis required; instructors are responsible for students only during activity hours, with support from adult chaperones.
• Outside of instructional hours, duties include curriculum development,facility upkeep, andanimal care.
• A small tight-knit staffof 7 full time instructors. With such a small team, every member is trained and expected to have a wide variety of skills and responsibilities.

What We Offer:

• Room and Board: Private room with a shared kitchen, living area, and bathroom. Free staff meals provided throughout the week.
• Payranging from $375-$400 per week based on experience
• Health Care: Provided at no cost after 30 days of employment
• Access to Facilities: Enjoy camp amenities during your off time, including swimming pools, basketball, pickleball, and tennis courts, gym, two lakes, and more
• Beautiful Campus: A 1,000-acre "office" of woods, water, and wildlife
• Close-Knit Team: Work alongside passionate, like-minded educators
• Extra Pay for Weekend Work: Additional $25-35/hour for weekend activities if needed

What We’re Looking For:

Qualified candidates will have:

• Apassion for inspiring and engaging youthand the curiosity to explore and teach new things
• Stamina and athleticismto manage long hours and physical tasks, including standing for extended periods, hiking, handling heavy equipment, high ropes facilitation, and back to back educational instruction.
• Flexibilityto work outdoors in all weather conditions and adaptability for varied days
• Comfort with heights and handling animalsThough we do not require our instructors to climb or obtain L1 certification for our ropes course, it is a requirement to be willing to train on belaying and be willing to handle all ambassador animals, including reptiles, insects, and birds.
• ABachelor's degreeOR relevant experience working with youth or in an outdoor setting. We value experience and passion over paper, but if you have a degree in a relevant field it is a plus!
• Anopen mind and a fun-loving attitudethat creates a positive learning atmosphere. We expect our staff to not only bring the energy and enthusiasm for their students, but to foster a supportive and fun environment amongst other staff members as well.

If you’re excited to share your love for the outdoors, engage with young learners, and join a team that values growth, exploration, and making memories, we’d love to hear from you!