Under the supervision of the Outdoor Education Manager, the Outdoor Education Coordinator monitors and assists program staff in all aspects of daily operations. The major components of this position include:

Responsibilities

Mentoring, supporting, and setting a good example for the education staff

Assisting in curriculum development and implementation

Observing and giving feedback to education staff

Creating class and staff schedules as needed

Helping to plan and facilitate staff meetings

Reviewing project proposals and curriculum

Welcome, orient, and provide assistance to clients

Teach classes as needed and facilitating 1-3 evening programs per week

Assist staff and clients at meals

Provide basic First Aid and CPR to clients as needed

Maintain and oversee equipment/supplies

Assist with program operations such as animal and garden care

Remain up-to-date and share new educational theories, standards, and other residential program procedures

Attending professional development workshops and trainings

Take on temporary duties of the Outdoor Education Manager as needed

Complete other duties as assigned

Job Requirements

18 years of age or older

Maintain current Adult and Child First Aid & CPR/AED certifications from a nationally recognized provider (at least 50% of the course must be in-person with a practical skills session)

Maintain

a valid driver’s license, be able to operate a motor vehicle, and be insurable

in the state of California

General knowledge of all classes offered at Pathfinder Ranch, and a willingness to learn more about each class

Communicate ecological, recreational, and conservation concepts to 5th and 6th grade students from diverse backgrounds

Large

group management experience (100+ people)

Computer skills including Microsoft Office, Excel and Publisher

Create new curriculum based on current state education standards

Passion for teaching and building strong mentoring relationships with students and staff

Communicate effectively, and give constructive feedback to colleagues

Complete tasks both independently and collaboratively in a timely and accurate manner

Communicate and coordinate with participant parents/guardians/

group liaisons

Attentive to detail, flexible, self-motivated, organized, and good time management

Preferred Qualifications

Past experience with archery, canoeing, ropes courses, horses,

farm animals, reptiles and/or gardens

1+ years supervisory experience in a camp setting

Current Lifeguard or Watercraft Guard certification from a

nationally recognized provider

Bilingual or multilingual

Bachelor's Degree in a related field and/or related work

experience

Physical Requirements

Lift and carry 30 lbs. with reasonable accommodations

Work a varied shift schedule in excess of 10 hours per day

Traverse several miles per day on steep and uneven terrain in a

variety of weather conditions.

Operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a computer keyboard

Dates of Work August 25 - December 12, 2025 and/or January 12 - May 22, 2026

Compensation

$660.00 - $780.00 per week

Housing

Paid Time Off

Health insurance options for those working multiple season