Lead Instructor - Stone Canyon Outdoor Edventures

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Job Posting Title:

Lead Instructor

• Stone Canyon Outdoor Edventures

Job Description:

The Lead Instructor position is a robust role within OE. The Lead supports and mentors seasonal Program Instructors while maintaining a clear line of communication with the program manager to report any problems or concerns related to program or staff.

The Lead collaborates with and assists administration with day-to-day operational support. Lead instructors are expected to provide a fun and safe environment for all clients, while developing and maintaining a positive working community.

Mentor and support seasonal Program Instructors by performing class observations, providing instructional guidance, and constructive feedback.

Facilitate a clear and effective line of communication with the program manager to voice any needs, questions, or concerns brought forward by seasonal Program Instructors. (Liaison

• Be able to effectively channel communication between program instructors and admin. Be a voice for instructors and deliver urgent and pertinent information/concerns in a timely manner.)

Leads do not provide a direct supervisory role to Program instructors. Lead Instructors are expected to provide a fun and safe environment for all clients. Develops and promotes good community relations among various district and community clientele.

Room Provided. Board provided during programming.

Essential Physical Requirements:

• Occasional lifting twenty (20) to fifty (50) pounds

• Occasional lifting of fifty (50) to one hundred (100) pounds

• Frequent bending, stooping, walking, climbing and kneeling

Position Specific Information (if Applicable):

Responsibilities:

Supervise 4th

• 8th grade students in a residential outdoor science school setting. This includes cabin responsibility, camaraderie with the cabin group, oversight of High School Leaders, supervision between activities and meals, nighttime supervision of cabins (25%), teaching students about cabin cleanup, and other day and nighttime group living activities as assigned.

Teach activity groups of up to 15-16 students in outdoor class setting. Deliver lesson plans including, but not limited to, science, outdoor education and leadership. Oversee instruction and communicate effectively with supervisor any discipline or other issues that may arise within the group.

Assist the Assistant Director with management of student discipline during OE season.

Mentor seasonal Program Instructors by providing instructional and programming feedback throughout the season.

Collaborate with administration to plan and implement staff training twice a year and to provide ongoing training opportunities throughout the season.

Perform other duties as assigned or requested.

Understand and apply Lean methodologies (Toyota Production System) to ensure continuous improvement within program and daily operations.

Communicate effectively with Director reporting any questions, problems and or concerns with program, staff housing, etc.

Lead songs, games, and any various activities as well as make general announcements to a large group.

Anticipate potential safety hazards and health needs. Able to respond to emergencies in a calm manner and follow proper facility procedures during and after an incident. Provide basic first aid as trained to do so.

Assist in overall site upkeep, including daily cleaning, trail building, and fire mitigation.

Properly care for all ropes course equipment including counting the number of climbers and always communicating any issues to the Director in a timely manner. Responsible for set up and take down of elements as assigned.

Properly care for equipment and supplies; set-up and takedown classrooms, and leave areas of teaching in good condition for the next instructor; develop teaching aids as assigned.

Help in the design of new revenue streams and programs that extend the program calendar.

Design and complete two major projects annually that improve some aspect of the program or site.

Help deliver teambuilding and various programming to Retreat and Corporate Groups.

Certifications:

CPR - Red Cross, First Aid

• American Heart Association

Education:

Bachelor's Degree: Education, Bachelor's Degree: Recreation

Skills:

Position Type:

Regular

Primary Location:

Outdoor Education Center

One Year Only (Yes or No):

No

Scheduled Hours Per Week:

40

FTE:

1.00

Approx Scheduled Days Per Year:

190 Work Days

• (260 days indicates a year-round position. Time off [or Off-Track Days] are then granted based on the position. Any exceptions to the normal off-track time will be noted in the Additional Position Details section above, as scheduled work days.)

Minimum Hire Rate:

$1.00 USD Stipend

Maximum Hire Rate:

$1,500.00 USD Stipend

Full Salary Range:

$1.00 USD - $3,000.00 USD Stipend

• All salary amounts listed above are based on a full-time (1.0) FTE. If applicable, part-time salaries will be prorated according to the assigned FTE.

Benefits:

This position is eligible for health, vision, dental, health savings account (HSA), flexible spending accounts (FSA), District paid and voluntary additional (supplemental) life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance, short and long-term disability, critical illness and accident voluntary insurance, employee assistance program (EAP), voluntary 401(k), 403(b) and 457 retirement plan options.

Time Off Plans:

This position is eligible for paid sick and personal time.

This position will be open until filled, but will not be open past:

September 20, 2024