Organization
Job Posted
July 5, 2023
Job status
Job Category
Job Compensation Type
Remote
No
Website
Contact Name
Sara Davis
Contact Email
sara@campmason.org
Contact Phone
Location
United States
Summary
Starting date: August 21st, 2023
Ending date: November 20th, 2023
A hands-on, field position that directly involves teaching and leading groups of students in outdoor, environmental, recreational and challenge course activities. Instructors should expect long yet extremely rewarding days that may include weekends and/or evenings for night hikes and special programs. Instructors will have two days off for every five days worked. Instructors will work with schools and groups throughout the Fall season, with the possibility of returning to work for additional seasons (ie Spring).
Essential Functions: Plan and teach classes to groups of children, young people and adults; supervise outdoor recreation activities related to schools and youth groups visiting camp; maintain specialized outdoor education equipment; assist with special programs and events; assist with cleaning and preparation of camp facilities; help maintain key hiking trails; lead night hike and campfire programs; assist with curriculum development and planning.
Qualifications: Associate or Bachelor’s Degree or major in Education, Recreation, Environmental Science, Biology, Botany or relevant experience; must be passionate for working outdoors with youth, teens, and adults; comfortable outdoors and familiar with outdoor recreation and natural sciences; capable of supervising children; some knowledge of at least 3 key curriculum subjects (high ropes, low ropes & teambuilding, rock climbing, boating, lifeguarding, ecology, pioneering skills, fishing, nature crafts, archery, riflery, hiking, plant and animal identification, and environmental sciences); first aid and CPR training provided. Lifeguarding a plus. The ideal candidate will have experience in Outdoor Education, facilitation, high and low challenge courses or related experiences.
Application Procedure: Please send resume and cover letter to Sara Davis at sara@campmason.org
Compensation Information
$500-600 per week depending on experience. Plus room & board. Additional compensation for evening programs.
Benefits: Stipend paid for seasonal contract, pro-rated on a bi-weekly basis. Meals/food provided when Dining Hall is in operation. On camp housing is a shared room in a house or a cabin. All staff will have access to a kitchen, laundry, and Wifi. Workman's Compensation Insurance provided to all staff. Retirement benefit if already enrolled in the Y retirement fund.