Big Rock Creek Camp
Outdoor Science/Adventure Instructor
Job Description: The instructor serves as a science
and adventure facilitator while programs are running. During non-program
times the instructor will serve as a camp host, lifeguard, maintenance
person, kitchen help, etc.
Qualifications: A minimum of 2 years experience in the
field, or comparable education. The ability to "hit the ground running" is
a necessity. With minimal training you should be able to safely and effectively
facilitate our high & low ropes challenge courses, team building activities
and our many Outdoor Science/Experiential classes including: Wilderness
Survival, Plant Study, Geology, Pond and Insect Study, Pioneer Skills,
Native American Skills, High Ropes, Rappelling, Orienteering, Astronomy
and more.
We require that the instructor have a love of the outdoors, a love of teaching,
and a love of children. Limitless energy is a prerequisite. The ability
to play an instrument, tell good stories and sing, a plus. Please bring
your expertise.
The instructor should lead and host with integrity, honesty, understanding,
humor and spirit.
The hard work part: Lots of hours during the busy seasons
(April-June, September-October), As the OED season slows, the summer camping
season begins. Work will shift to general camp duties including: hosting, cooking,
cleaning, feeding the animals, life-guarding (get your certification, a big
plus), and everything else that makes the camp run.
We would like the instructor to start mid-April 2008. The job will
run through October, and possibly part of November, 2008. Housing is provided. You
will share a three room cabin with one other person. You will have
your own bedroom. Board (food) is provided (one meal per shift) if
the kitchen is cooking. Utilities will be split between cabin residents. This
will be a salaried position of approximately $400/week. Workweeks in excess
of 40 hours will not be uncommon. Big Rock Creek Camp is an alcohol/tobacco/illegal
drugs free zone…that doesn’t mean they’re free, it means
they’re prohibited, including in residential areas.
(Housing may be available prior to the March, 2007 start date for the right
candidate on a work for housing basis.)
Respond by e-mail with resume & cover letter,
and you may call us, and you may arrange for a visit to see your new home.
Check us out on the web: www.bigrockcreekcamp.com
Available: Start 4/15/07
Procedure: e-mail cover letter & resume, then come for a visit
Contact: Mike
Address: 18101 Paradise Dr. Valyermo, CA 93563
Telephone: 661-944-9005
Fax: 661-944-9011
Email:
Website: www.bigrockcreekcamp.com