Part-Time or Seasonal Professional Outdoor Instructor, Bradford Woods

Overview

In the questionnaire section of your application, please choose whether you would prefer to work as part-time staff or as seasonal staff. Part-time staff is a continuous position when work is available and seasonal staff are limited to a 3-month contract.

BRADFORD WOODS (BA-BRAD-IUBLA)

The Office of Student Life is focused on building a strong foundation to ensure every student's Indiana University (IU) experience is positive, safe, healthy, and meaningful. The Office of Student Life staff and multiple departments aim to help students navigate their time at IU, providing the tools they need to be successful in school and after graduation. Students are our priority, and their health, safety, and overall well-being are our core mission.

Bradford Woods is a department within the Office of Student Life, serving as Indiana University s Outdoor Center. Located 30 minutes north of the Bloomington campus in Morgan County, Indiana, this 2,500-acre property features a 110-acre lake, and a variety of wooded trails and facilities. With over 400 unique programs annually, including retreats, environmental education, and events, Bradford Woods is a hub for transformative outdoor experiences.

The center fosters an environment where all participants and staff feel respected, valued, and have a true sense of belonging.

The Professional Outdoor Instructor is a seasonal (3-month contract) or part-time position that will actively contribute to the daily operations of our outdoor education programs, including both day and residential experiences.

• Instructs and facilitates groups of people in mostly outdoor spaces on the Bradford Woods property
• Plans and prepares for assigned groups based on a set schedule (provided 1-2 weeks in advance)
• Plans and facilitates lesson-based education, Adventure Education activities, and additional programming such as campfires, night experiences, recreation, and mealtime support
• Ensures group safety by understanding and enforcing Bradford Woods policies, emergency action plans, and proper radio communication

• Required:
  
  High school diploma or equivalent (such as HSED or GED)

• Currently pursuing a university degree in outdoor, experiential, therapeutic recreation, education, or related field

• Required:
  
  Experience hiking, backpacking, caving, canoeing, climbing, and observation of the natural environment and stopping for teachable moments in a camp setting. Experience facilitating personal and group development through initiatives and low/high challenge course events. Experience teaching environmental education. Experience working with both youth and adults in a learning environment, and working with people with physical and developmental disabilities.

• Lifeguard experience

• Preferred:
  Wilderness First Aid
• CPR/AED for the professional rescuer
• American Red Cross (or equivalent) Lifeguard Certification

• Required:
  
  Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage wide variety of audiences
• Ability and desire to energetically teach, inspire, and motivate people from all walks of life
• Demonstrates outdoor skills including hiking, backpacking, caving, canoeing, climbing, and interpretation
• Ability and willingness to learn and master designated program areas
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment for an extended time that can be emotionally and physically demanding
• Strong teamwork and service-oriented mindset, with a willingness to take on leadership roles

The role requires the ability to work in a varied weather environment that may include extreme heat and cold, and other adverse weather conditions. The role also requires the ability to move on flat or uneven surfaces. The person in this role must be able to move items up to 25 pounds multiple times per shift. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without accommodation.

Applications are accepted immediately and will be reviewed on a rolling basis until all positions are filled. This is an in-person position, Martinsville, Indiana.

Part-time employees - $11.00 per hour

Seasonal employees - $400 per week, prorated for any missed workdays

Seasonal staff have the option to live in shared housing on-site at Bradford Woods, provided at no additional cost.

Part-time staff may work up to 29 hours per week. Seasonal staff may work up to 40 hours per week, shift times vary according to business needs. Both seasonal and part-time staff will work any time between 7:00 AM and 11:00 PM. Schedules may include long shifts, weekend work, and varied hours based on program needs. Management reserves the right to adjust work hours to accommodate special events.

For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including:

• Comprehensive medical and dental insurance
• Health savings account with generous IU contributions
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible…