Program Instructor - Stone Canyon Spring 2027

Douglas County School District; Larkspur (CO); On-site; USD 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement plans

Paid sick time

Job summary

Douglas County School District seeks a Program Instructor for Stone Canyon Outdoor EdVentures. You will supervise 4th–8th graders in a residential outdoor science school, lead activities, and deliver lessons in science, outdoor education and leadership while maintaining safety.

Responsibilities include equipment care, teaching, counseling, and supporting site improvements. The role runs Jan 19–May 21, 2027 with a 40-hour work week and cabin-based accommodations as applicable.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degrees in Education and Recreation.
• CPR/First Aid Certification (American Heart Association).
• 40 hours per week, full-time equivalent 1.0.

Responsibilities

• Care for ropes course equipment and report issues to the Director promptly.
• Teach activity groups of up to 15–16 students in outdoor settings.
• Deliver lesson plans in science, outdoor education and leadership; ensure safety and discipline as needed.
• Assist in design of new program activities meeting Colorado State Standards.
• Attend staff trainings and meetings, and support retreats and corporate programming.

Skills

40 hours per week

FTE 1.00

Education

Bachelor's Degree: Education

Bachelor's Degree: Recreation

Job description

Job Posting Title

Program Instructor - Stone Canyon Spring 2027

Job Description

Provides support for various programs occurring at Stone Canyon Outdoor EdVentures, including but not limited to, residential outdoor education (OE), day retreats, and corporate team building. During OE, provides around the clock supervision to students, both during activities and periodically at night in cabin. Instructors teach students every week in a variety of classes within the disciplines of science, outdoor education, and leadership development. Provides staffing for chosen activities with retreat and corporate groups. Instructors are expected to provide a fun and safe environment for all clients. Develops and promotes good community relations among various community members and district clientele.

Essential Physical Requirements

• Occasional lifting, twenty (20) to fifty (50) pounds
• Occasional lifting, fifty (50) to one hundred (100) pounds
• Frequent bending, stooping, walking, climbing, and kneeling

Compensation

Daily Rate -
$130/day In-Cabin rate;
$100/day Out-of-Cabin rate;
2 nights/week in cabin average

Position Specific Information (if Applicable)

This seasonal position will run from January 19 - May 21, 2027.

Responsibilities

Properly care for all ropes course equipment including counting the number of climbers and always communicating any issues to the Director in a timely manner. Responsible for set up and take down of elements as assigned.

Teach activity groups of up to 15-16 students in outdoor class setting. Deliver lesson plans including, but not limited to, science, outdoor education, and leadership. Oversee instruction and communicate effectively with supervisor any discipline or other issues that may arise within the group.

Communicate effectively with Director reporting any questions, problems, and/or concerns with program, staff housing, etc.

Understand and apply Lean methodologies (Toyota Production System) to ensure continuous improvement within program and daily operations.

Help in the design of new program activities and lesson plans that meet Colorado State Standards.

Properly care for equipment and supplies; set up and takedown classrooms, while leaving areas of teaching in good condition for the next instructor; develop teaching aids as assigned.

Attend and participate in all staff trainings and meetings including Staff Orientation and Professional Development Fridays.

Help deliver teambuilding and various programming to Retreat and Corporate Groups.

Anticipate potential safety hazards and health needs. Able to respond to emergencies in a calm manner and follow proper facility procedures during and after an incident. Provide basic first aid as trained to do so.

Assist in the overall site improvements, including trail building, beautification, and fire mitigation.

Help peers with program responsibilities.

Help in the design of new revenue streams and programs that extend the program calendar.

Lead songs, games, and any various activities as well as make general announcements to a large group.

Supervise 4th -8th grade students in a residential outdoor science school setting. This includes cabin responsibility, camaraderie with the cabin group, oversight of High School Leaders, supervision between activities and meals, nighttime supervision of cabins (50%), teaching students about cabin cleanup, and other day and nighttime group living activities as assigned.

Perform other duties as assigned or requested.

Supervise appropriate behavior and manners in the dining hall.

Certifications

CPR/First Aid Certification - American Heart Association

Education

Bachelor's Degree: Education, Bachelor's Degree: Recreation

Skills

• Position Type: Seasonal
• Primary Location: Outdoor Education Center
• One Year Only (Yes Or No): No
• Scheduled Hours Per Week: 40
• Fte: 1.00
• Approx Scheduled Days Per Year: 0 Work Days
• (260 days indicates a year-round position. Time off [or Off-Track Days] are then granted based on the position. Any exceptions to the normal off-track time will be noted in the Additional Position Details section above, as scheduled work days.)

Minimum Hire Rate

$1.00 USD Stipend

Maximum Hire Rate

$1,500.00 USD Stipend

Full Salary Range

$1.00 USD - $3,000.00 USD Stipend

• All salary amounts listed above are based on a full-time (1.0) FTE. If applicable, part-time salaries will be prorated according to the assigned FTE.

Benefits

This position is eligible for voluntary 401(k), 403(b) and 457 retirement plans.

Time Off Plans

This position is eligible for paid sick time.

This position will be open until filled, but will not be open past: February 9, 2027