Assistant Coordinator - Outdoor School

Job Title: Assistant Coordinator - Outdoor School

Closing Date/Time: Applications accepted until filled.

Salary: $24.00 Hourly

Job Type: Seasonal

Location: Camp Ramah, 385 Fairview Road, Ojai, CA 93023

Division: Secondary Education - Middle School

RECRUITMENT DETAILS  

SEASONAL POSITION ONLY. MUST BE AVAILABLE FROM February 3 to April 4, 2025. 

4 days a week. Applications accepted until filled.

Under the direction of the Outdoor Education Coordinator, provide program oversight, assist in direction and guide students on interpretive nature hikes and conduct hands-on activities and lessons to teach 6th grade students astronomy, botany, ecology, geology, hydrology, oceanography, and zoology in a natural area that includes chaparral and riparian woodland.

Work Environment:

Employees in this environment will be required to work in an outdoor school setting consisting of cabin dwellings, large activity rooms, and hilly terrain.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Collaborate with naturalists in developing and providing outdoor adventure activities aligned to the California academic science standards for 6th grade students.
• Under direction of the program coordinator, supervise and direct an activity oriented, interdisciplinary curriculum in science and environmental field study in an outdoor setting.
• Assist with the supervision of naturalists, head cabin leaders, high school student cabin counselors, and 6th grade students.
• Maintain a supportive and collaborative work environment with naturalists, cabin leaders, Camp Ramah support staff, and the outdoor school coordinator.
• Assist with program preparation and coordination including curriculum development and material preparation.
• Responsible for coordination and facilitation of daily activities.
• Assist as a liaison between grade level teachers, Camp Ramah staff and naturalists.
• Provide a positive role model for preservation of the natural environment.
• Provide supervision of evening campfire activities including, but not limited to, age appropriate sing-a-longs, storytelling and skit performances.
• Assist with monitoring student maintenance of facilities.
• Assist with the maintenance of program equipment and supplies.
• Responsible for ensuring that activities are safe and appropriate for students and naturalists. 
• Direct supervision of high school student counselors and head cabin leaders.
• Demonstrate flexibility, self-motivation, positive high-energy and commitment.

MINIMUM ENTRANCE QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Education and/or training in one or more of the following fields is preferred: environmental science, biology, botany, astronomy, hydrology and outdoor recreation.
• Previous experience working with school aged children is beneficial.

LICENSES, CERTIFICATION & SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Proof of valid driver's license
• Ability to obtain California Department of Justice fingerprint clearance.
• TB clearance.
• Current First Aid and C.P.R. certification.
• Must be available for the entire Conejo Valley USD Outdoor School Program duration, February 3 to April 4, 2025.

PREFERRED:

• Previous experience working with school aged children in camp settings.
• Wilderness First Responder Certification.
• Bachelor's degree in environmental science, biology, botany, astronomy, hydrology, or outdoor recreation.
• Ability to play a musical instrument/ sing or extensive storytelling experience.

JOB COMPETENCIES: 

Work Environment:

Employees in this environment will be required to work in an outdoor school setting consisting of cabin dwellings, large activity rooms, and hilly terrain.

Please include all relevant education and/or experience within the application.