Outdoor School Instuctor

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A full position description can be viewed on our website at https://www.lutherwoodoregon.org/employment

Position Duration: April 14th- June 6th, 2025

Your Role at Branches

• Leading students through fun, experiential, and educating lessons
• Providing support and encouragement to students and fellow instructors
• Developing and growing as an outdoor educator, and giving your all to help us create a community and program people will want to return to

Qualifications

• College experience or equivalent program experience required
• Have prior experience working with children (Preferably in grades 5th & 6th.)
• Possess ability to work in a team environment
• Be flexible and adjust to changes quickly
• Have the ability to handle concerns and issues in a constructive manner
• Ability and understanding (and preferably the desire) to work outdoors, for up to eight or more hour periods, and even potentially in inclement weather
• Passion for environmental education and the value of getting children outdoors
• Passion for creating an open and welcoming environment where every student can feel valued
• Ability to traverse uneven terrain outdoors, meet all physical expectations, and perform all other essential requirements of the job
• Willingness and ability to adhere to all policies and procedures, and follow emergency protocols as dictated
• Ability to work without using a cell phone or having a cell phone out or visible

Expectations

• Complete all online training videos and pass required quizzes
•  Attend all staff training
• Lead all scheduled groups and complete jobs as assigned
•  Instructors are responsible for the safety and well-being of all students, and are responsible for students during all scheduled lessons and activities
• Take full responsibility for students who are assigned to you by:
  • Keep students from physical and emotional harm by reinforcing guidelines.
  • Learn students’ names and who they are
  • Help students become more aware of nature around them, teaching them environmentally-sound habits in regard to water, electricity, waste, recycling, etc.
  • Supervise students at all designated times, and knowing their general location during daily activities
  • Set a good example for students including cleanliness, punctuality, sharing, sportsmanship, table manners, and respect for others
• Make every effort to provide the necessary support and guidance for all students and fellow staff members to thrive in the camp community
• Work collaboratively to build an inclusive, safe and caring community while engaging students in fun, educational, creative, and safe pre-made lessons and activities
• Show, through words and actions, a commitment to a diverse camp community that is rooted in love, support and inclusion for staff, students and guests
• Attend daily and weekly staff meetings
• Assist with cleaning with camp during/at the end of each session
• Work 40 hours per week, following designated time off schedule
• Physical Expectations: Ability to walk, lift up to 25 pounds, bend over, hear, speak, reach and pull. Ability to hike multiple miles a day