Camp/Outdoor Education, Naturalist
Love the great outdoors? Enjoy working with youth? Looking to be a light for Christ?
To apply: Go to www.milehighpines.com/join-the-team
Benefits: On-campus housing & meals provided. First Aid/CPR & Wilderness First Aid certification provided. Monthly staff outings and team building events. Access to campus amenities: weight room, pool, high ropes course, large indoor gym, game room, Wi-Fi (add’l expense), & plenty of backcountry hiking trails in the San Bernardino National Forest.
Salary: $320.00 to $360.00/week
Duties:
- Instruct Trail Groups of 10-25 students on hikes/classes through the San Bernardino National Forest
- Create lesson plans based on the CODES and CA Next Generation Science Standards curriculi
- Lead meals, all-camp games, skit nights, campfire nights and other camp-patented activities - Instruct students in archery, rockwall, zipline, kayaking/canoeing activities
- Maintain a balance of fun & discipline to ensure a world class experience for all guests in attendance
- Complete other Program Dept. duties: Turnover (prepping cabins & grounds for the next group), Kitchen Team (food prep, serving, dishroom), Maintenance
Qualified Applicants will have:
- A high school diploma & valid driver's license (required)
- A BS/BA/AA or higher in the field of life science, biological science, physical science, parks & recreation, or equivalent combination of education & experience (highly preferred)
- A personal commitment to Jesus Christ as your Lord & Savior, and a desire to work in a ministry dedicated to drawing youth and adults to faith
- Biblically strong moral character, integrity & adaptability
- Previous lesson planning, curriculum development, teaching experience
- A demonstrated ability to instruct primary & secondary students in an outdoor education curriculum based on experiential learning principles
- Strong leadership, communication, & time management skills; the habits of taking the initiative & self-motivation
- The ability to navigate wilderness trails averaging 2-4 miles/day