Seasonal Outdoor Program Instructor

Overview 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 while providing unforgettable experiences for students, scouts, and adult groups. Responsibilities Lead activities in team building, environmental classes, evening programming, field games, and more; facilitate high and low rope courses; inspect equipment to ensure it meets safety standards. Support user groups in all aspects, helping them establish and achieve goals for their experience. Promote a safe environment where individuals feel comfortable challenging themselves. Recognize and respond to opportunities for problem solving with the group. Experience Preferred: 1‑year outdoor recreation experience or camp counselor. Preferably experience working with children, formally or informally. Comfortable with outdoor education, recreation activities, and adventure skills (camping, climbing, paddling, hiking, etc.). Qualifications Must be 18 and have a high school diploma or equivalent (21+ years of age 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 upon successful completion). Meals provided during training and overnight programs. Terms and Compensation Season: mid‑August through November. Instructors should be available for full days; no half days. Base pay is $105 per day, with a $5.00 increment for each previous season of employment with OLC or Horizons at Hemlock Overlook, and for each relevant current national certification. In the event of program changes, cancellations, or open days, 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 it is completed in its entirety. Training will not be paid if employment ends before training completion. #J-18808-Ljbffr