Outdoor Educator

Outdoor Educator

Camp Kern, Oregonia, OH

Full-time / Non-Exempt

$ / Hourly Plus Overtime

* 40+ hours each week. Overtime is paid at time and a half. Team members can expect to work weekends and/or evenings*

Position Summary: Responsible for teaching natural history effectively.

Essential Functions:

• Teach environmental education, team building, and early Ohio history classes
• Effectively lead large group activities such as games, camp fires, high ropes course, climbing wall, hayrides, canoeing, night hikes, campfire gatherings, and more
• Assist the Outdoor Education Director with staff trainings
• Assist with program development using the corresponding curriculum materials
• Communicate with all camp departments regarding needs and schedules
• Work effectively as a team member with all Camp Kern Staff
• Learn and teach camp songs
• Coordinate participants in dining hall set up
• Proactively solve problems
• Maintain all pertinent equipment and supplies
• Follow appropriate safety guidelines
• Communicate to direct supervisor any concerns, needed repairs, or incidents that may need follow‑up
• Communicate any suggestions to improve the facility and grounds

Qualifications:

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• High school diploma or GED required; 4‑year college degree in Parks and Recreation, Education, Camp Management, or related field preferred
• Complete Online New Employee Orientation, Child Abuse Prevention, and Bloodborne Pathogens within 30 days of employment and refresh these trainings every 12 months; CPR/AED, First Aid, and Oxygen required within first 60 days of employment and kept current
• Minimum of 6 months educational instruction experience or residential camp experience required
• 1 year of natural history, outdoor education, or adventure experience preferred
• Knowledge of fire safety, high ropes course experience, and water navigation preferred