Camp Cabin Leader; official Outdoor-Education Assistant

Camp Cabin Leader (official title: Outdoor-Education Assistant)
SALARY DETAILS

$26.40 - $26.40 Hourly

September 22, 2026 – October 7, 2026

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LAUSD is the second largest school district in the nation with an enrollment of nearly 575,000 students. We serve an area totaling 710 square miles, with over 1,190 schools and educational centers, and we employ over 74,000 individuals, making us one of the largest employers in our city.

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We anticipate multiple part-time Camp Cabin Leader (official title: Outdoor-Education Assistant) vacancies across the District's three outdoor education camp sites.
Immediate vacancies are anticipated at the Canyon Creek outdoor education camp site located in Lake Hughes. Additional vacancies may be available at the Clear Creek site located in La Cañada Flintridge and the Point Fermin site located in San Pedro.

Assigned Hours
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Up to 20 hours per week. Assigned hours are dependent on location or camp-site needs. Employees in this position will be required to stay overnight at the education center for 2 nights during their assigned shift.

The ideal candidate for the Camp Cabin Leader (official title: Outdoor-Education Assistant) position is a responsible, energetic, and student-centered individual who is committed to ensuring a safe and engaging outdoor learning environment. They demonstrate a solid understanding of safety rules, acceptable student behavior standards, and basic first-aid procedures. The candidate excels at supervising students in a variety of settings—including recreational, dining, and other program-based activities—and is able to enforce safety and disciplinary rules calmly and effectively.

This individual possesses strong interpersonal skills and is capable of establishing and maintaining positive relationships with students and staff. They model and promote proper health practices, table manners, and respectful personal behavior. The ideal candidate is also physically capable of participating in and directing strenuous outdoor activities and can safely lift and carry objects weighing up to 30 pounds. Manual dexterity to assemble and dismantle equipment is essential for supporting program operations.

A successful Camp Cabin Leader brings enthusiasm, dependability, and a collaborative spirit to every activity, helping create a memorable and enriching experience for all students.

EDUCATION
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Graduation from high school or evidence of equivalent educational proficiency. Training in the fields of outdoor-education and physical or natural science is preferable.

EXPERIENCE: Experience teaching, coaching, or leading camping, scouting, or other youth group activities is preferable.

SPECIAL:

• A First-Aid Certificate issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross must be obtained within 60 days after appointment and must be kept valid during the term of employment.
• A CPR Certificate issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross must be obtained within 60 days after appointment and kept valid during the term of employment.
• Water Safety Instructor, and Lifeguarding Certificates issued by an accredited organization are preferable for some positions.
• A valid driver’s license to legally operate a motor vehicle in the State of California and the use of a motor vehicle, or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation.

SPECIAL

NOTE:

• Duties may require a variable work schedule, including weekends and evenings.
• Overnight sleeping facilities are provided at the outdoor-education center.