Job Description

We are looking for outdoor survival skill, primitive and nature science instructors/directors for our spring camps for summer camps from June 7-Aug 20! Outdoor survival skills and nature Instructors lead and mentor a group of 10-14 kids in Grades K-8 every week and guide them through an array of survival skills activities including but not limited to: hiking, shelter building, plant identification, bow drills, animal tracking, rescue techniques, nature science, and some sports games. This position is responsible for helping campers build a sense of team, supporting campers’ sense of comfort and confidence with primitive and survival activities, engaging campers both during and after activities, and maintaining a safety-oriented environment. Activities will be at off-site recreation areas including a few different parks in the local area. Just as important, this job is about inspiring campers in new outdoor pursuits and having fun!

The CORE Responsibilities of an Instructor:

• Provide age- and developmentally- appropriate instruction in wilderness survival skills and nature science
• Lead day camps at various s with a group of up to 14 campers per group. The teaching assistant will be onsite.
• Serve as a role model and guide campers in appropriate behavior, attitudes, and activities
• Lead activities at various parks (depending on each camp site)
• Organize and participate in the camp program, ranging from outdoor sports to camp games and rituals • Provide exceptional customer service to parents and all participants in our programs
• Be a member of a dynamic staff team and take an active role in the evaluation of campers, programs, and staffs

Job Requirements:

• Minimum 19 years of age and a sincere passion for working with kids
• Bachelor’s degree or current college students in science, education, or related field preferred.
• Experience teaching nature science, marine science, or primitive & survival wilderness skills and multi sports. • Experience leading youth and a passion for working with kids.
• First Aid and CPR prior to the start of camp preferred (Staff with Wilderness First Aid or higher do receive additional compensation)

IMPORTANT DETAILS:

• STAFF TRAINING: mandatory before the camp starts
• CAMP DATES:SPRING BREAK CAMP APRIL 12-16;

SUMMER CAMP June 7-August 20. This position could be renewed after the summer to teach at our outdoor after school program in the fall.

• WORK WEEK: Monday - Friday, 9am-4pm, about 40 hours/week

Company Description

TeeterPal is one of the largest family focused community group located in the SF bay area. We are a young dynamic group serving more than 50,000 families in the peninsula, south bay and east bay and more across the whole nation.