Program Instructor

Outdoor Education Program Instructor (2026/2027 Season: September 21, 2026 – May 21, 2027) Location: Crestline, CA Compensation: $180 per day Apply at: Overview Lead hikes, teach lessons based on the state science standards, and help students grow through a variety of program elements. Responsibilities Instruct groups of students in various activities on 3‑, 4‑, or 5‑day programs Develop professional relationships with coworkers and guests (students, chaperones, teachers, and administrators) Perform duties and/or participate in activities including: Teach the outdoor education curriculum, which includes standing, walking, and hiking, sometimes strenuous, over uneven terrain and in all weather conditions Lead various program elements including rock wall, archery, songs, games, chapels, worship, skits, dances, and team building exercises Enforce dining hall standards during meals Supervise a group of students overnight Travel to multiple sites for the outdoor education programs Additional Functions Attend OE team meetings Provide supportive leadership when necessary Assist in cleaning and inventory management Provide first aid and basic health care when necessary Other duties as assigned by supervisor Major Competency Areas Ability to work effectively within a team or alone Strong communication and teaching skills Ability to model desired behaviors, including a positive attitude, on a consistent basis Reliability, punctuality, and good time management Qualifications Minimum education of a bachelor’s degree or minimum of two years equivalent experience Adaptability and Godly Christian character Current Red Cross or American Heart Association CPR & First Aid certification which includes an in‑person training element Full agreement with TM Camping’s statement of faith, mission, vision, and values Compliance with the employee handbook Valid driver’s license Physical Demands Abilities sufficient to carry out the essential functions of the job, including the physical fitness and endurance needed to lead hikes and activities. Applicants and/or employees may be asked to take a Fitness‑For‑Duty test in regard to the physical nature of the job. Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 lbs #J-18808-Ljbffr