Seasonal Outdoor Program Instructor

ENDLESS HORIZONS; Harrisonburg (VA); On-site; USD 18,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Meals provided during training and in‑

Rent camp equipment and use facilities

Summer employment and winter housing

Referral bonuses

Job summary

Endless Horizons at Camp Horizons in Harrisonburg, VA seeks Outdoor Learning Center Instructors for Spring 2027. Lead groups through outdoor education, team building, and adventure activities; manage program areas and logistics before, during, and after stays.

Seasonal positions (full-time and part-time) with on-site housing. Base pay is $100/day, with $5 increments per season and per certification, up to $125/day. Paid training at season start; housing options available.

Qualifications

• Must be 18+ and have a high school diploma or equivalent (21+ preferred).
• Must have a good driving record and ability to drive a 15-passenger van (training provided).
• Current First Aid and CPR certifications preferred.
• Successful completion of a criminal background check.

Responsibilities

• Leads outdoor educational activities including caving, canoeing, climbing, archery, field games, environmental classes and evening programming; facilitates high and low rope courses; inspects equipment to ensure safety.
• Supports clients in all aspects; helps clients establish and achieve goals for their experience.
• Promotes a safe environment where individuals will feel comfortable challenging themselves.
• Responsible for adaptive thinking and problem solving when working with clients.

Skills

Outdoor recreation experience

Experience with children

Outdoor education experience

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

First Aid Certification

CPR Certification

Job description

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OLC Seasonal PART-TIME NO ACCRUALS Camp Horizons, Harrisonburg, VA, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1344

Love the outdoors?! Make it your job at the Outdoor Learning Center! We are now hiring for Spring 2027!

Spring season runs mid-March through May

We are looking for curious, caring, and hardworking staff to lead groups through outdoor education, including environmental education, team building, adventure trips, and more. You’ll develop your skills and love of the outdoors while providing unforgettable experiences for students, scouts, and adult groups.

Outdoor Learning Center Instructors are responsible for the care and management of groups while delivering high-quality outdoor programming. They are expected to create a positive atmosphere while establishing opportunities for experiential learning and authentic growth for clients of all ages. Instructors are responsible for the logistics before, during, and after the groups’ stay, including preparing program areas, facilitating meals and transitions, leading programming, and cleaning and general maintenance of program areas.

Seasonal full-time and part-time positions are available, with limited on-site housing.

JOB DUTIES AND RESONSIBILITES:

• Leads outdoor educational activities including but not limited to caving, canoeing, climbing, archery, field games, environmental classes and evening programming; facilitates high and low rope courses; inspects equipment throughout use to ensure it meets safety standards
• Supports clients in all aspects; helps clients establish and achieve goals for their experience
• Promotes a safe environment where individuals will feel comfortable challenging themselves
• Responsible for adaptive thinking and problem solving when working with clients

EXPERIENCE:

• 1-year outdoor recreation experience or camp counselor preferred
• Experience working with children preferred (formally or informally)
• Must have experience or comfort with outdoor education, recreation activity, and adventure skills (camping, climbing, paddling, hiking, etc.)

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be 18 and have High School diploma or equivalent (21+ preferred)
• Must have a good driving record and ability to drive a 15-passenger van (training provided)
• Current First Aid and CPR certifications preferred
• Successful completion of a criminal background check

PERKS:

• Paid, high-quality training (reimbursed following successful completion)
• Meals provided during training and most programs
• Rent camp equipment and use facilities in your free time
• Summer employment and winter housing opportunities
• Referral Bonuses available for referring your friends!

Terms and Compensation:

The spring season is mid-March through May. Program Instructors should be available for work full days (no half days available), but we can work with your schedule. Only available weekends? Need to work around classes on specific days of the week? Reach out!

Base pay is $100/day, with a $5.00 increment added for each previous season of employment with the OLC, and with each relevant and current national certification with a cap of $125/day. In the event of program changes, cancellations, or open days during the operating season, Program Instructors may be assigned tasks in facility or equipment maintenance, customer service, hospitality, clerical, or program development.

Training:

All Program Instructors participate in mandatory paid training at the start of each season, with meals provided. Training will be paid as long as the training is completed in its entirety. Training will not be paid if separation of employment happens prior to the end of training.

Housing:

Employees seeking housing during a season must sign the Employee Housing Agreement and abide by all policies stated within.

Questions?! If you have questions prior to applying, please call us at [phone]. If email is more your thing, you can reach us at [e-mail] . It may take us a day or two to get back to you, but we love hearing from you.