Outdoor Program Instructor and Conference Facilitator

Date Range:
Spring Season
- March 2nd, 2026 - May 15th, 2026
-ability to transition into summer season positions to continue contract, Fall Season
- August 24th, 2026
- November 20th, 2026.

Pay Range: 410-450/ Week

Description:

• Report directly to the Director of Outdoor Education.
• Rotate with fellow OE instructors as the main host contact for school groups on weekday and, at times, during the weekend.
• Typical work week is Monday – Friday but will vary erally you will work 1-2 weekends within the month if the week is not completely booked by school trips.
• Ensure that all setup is completed before groups arrive at camp.
• Arrive to breakfast 15 minutes before the start of each day and help to run meals for groups.
• Provide the communication between guest, program, facility, and kitchen team during the guest stay at camp.
• Remain on call for duration of your host days and able to assist groups with whatever is needed. There is always a director on call to assist.
• Lead fun, safe activities and program for guests.
• Ensure policies and procedures based upon ACA Standards are implemented.
• Assist with inspection and maintenance of equipment while working with maintenance personnel.
• Assist in other duties as needed.

Description:

• Report directly to the Director of Conferences.
• Serve as the main contact for conference groups on weekends and, at times, during the week.
• Typical work week is Wednesday – Sunday but will vary erally you will work a minimum of 3 out of 4 weekends within the month.
• Build a positive working relationship with group leaders and participants.
• Ensure that all setup is completed before group arrives at camp.
• When support staff is needed to run activities, the conference program specialist will supervise those staff members and ensure that they are where they need to be and serving the group.
• Arrive to meals 15 minutes before the start of each meal and run meals for conference groups.
• Provide the communication between guest, program, facility, and kitchen team during the guest stay at camp.
• Remain on call for duration of weekend and able to assist groups with whatever is needed.
• Initial clean up of camp and communicate any concerns and successes after group leaves.
• Assist with Outdoor Education programming during week as an instructor as needed.
• Lead fun, safe activities and program for guests.
• Ensure policies and procedures based upon ACA Standards are implemented.
• Assist in other duties as needed.

• Ability to live on site, housing on camp is included with position.
• Ability to work in an outdoor setting with possible adverse weather conditions.
• Ability to work with participants in a wide age range, mostly 5-18 years of age.
• Ability to pass a drug and background check.
• Ability to work well as a part of a team.
• Ability to lift and carry items up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to communicate information to a group of people (rules, curriculum, instructions, etc.)
• BA/BS Degree preferred or equal job experience.
• Skills/experience in working with youth.
• Experience in customer service and creating positive experiences with guest.