Home » Summer 2010 » Outdoor Education Instructor
| Category | Summer 2010 | ||
| Created | 11-05-2009 | ||
| Owner | kgantert | ||
| Job Title | Outdoor Education Instructor | ||
| Organization | Wanderers | ||
| Location | San Francisco, CA | ||
| Program Description | Wanderers is a 1-week outdoor education summer day camp for San Francisco/Bay area kids, ages 6-12. A Wanderers day will include hiking, tide pool exploration, natural history instruction, games, fun team-building activities, and time for kids to use their imaginations and play in the woods or on the beach! Wanderers kids get a chance to hike in some of the most spectacular parts of the SF bay area, including Mt. Tamalpais State Park, Golden Gate National Recreation Area, Pt. Reyes National Seashore, Salt Point State Park, Fort Ross State Park, Armstrong Redwoods State Park, Bodega Dunes State Park and Muir Woods National Monument. | ||
| Program Type | Non-Residential | ||
| Job Description | The outdoor education (OE) instructor will be responsible for teaching and leading groups of 10-16 children (along with 2 other co-instructors) on day hikes throughout Marin & Sonoma Counties. The OE instructor will also be responsible for driving mini vans, developing lesson plans, ensuring the safety of the children at all times, organizing and cleaning gear and food preparation. If assigned to the overnight programs, the OE instructor will also be responsible for teaching camping skills, including tent set-up/take-down, stove use, dish washing, etc. | ||
| Job Duration | Seasonal | ||
| Job Status | Temporary | ||
| Qualifications | 21 years of age or older, experience working with children in the outdoors, personal experience leading groups in the outdoors, an easy-going and flexible attitude and a love of nature. An outdoor science or education background is preferred. Wilderness First Aid and CPR certifications and a clean driving record will be required. | ||
| Salary | $300-$375 starting salary per week, DOE. | ||
| Benefits | Professional training and discounts on outdoor gear and apparel. | ||
| Housing | Not Provided | ||
| Meals | Provided During Program only | ||
| Deadline for Application | 05-01-2010 | ||
| Start Date | 06-07-2010 | ||
| Contact Person | Kurt Gantert | ||
| Address | 3766 21st St San Francisco, CA 94114 | ||
| Phone Number | 415-643-5686 | ||
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| E-mail Address | kurt@wandererscamp.com | ||
| Website | www.wandererscamp.com | ||
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