Program Instructor

Job Description

American Outdoor Christian Education is seeking a Program Instructor.  The OE Program Instructor’s primary role is to lead hikes, teach lessons based on the state science standards, and help students grow through a variety of program elements.

Essential Functions

• Instruct groups of students in various activities on 3, 4, or 5 day programs.
• Develop professional relationships with coworkers and guests (students, chaperones, teachers, and administrators).

Perform Duties 

(and/or participate in activities including)

• Teach the outdoor education curriculum, which includes:
  • Standing,
  • Walking, and
  • Hiking,
    • (sometimes strenuous, over uneven terrain and in all weather conditions.)
• Lead various program elements including:
  • Rock wall,
  • Archery,
  • Songs,
  • Games,
  • Chapels,
  • Worship,
  • Skits,
  • Dances, and
  • Team building exercises.
• Enforce dining hall standards during meals.
• Supervise a group of students overnight.
• Travel to multiple sites for the outdoor education programs.

Additional Functions

• Attend OE team meetings.
• Provide supportive leadership when necessary.
• Assist in cleaning and inventory management.
• Provide first aid and basic health care when necessary.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Major Competency Areas

• Ability to work effectively within a team or alone.
• Strong communication and teaching skills.
• Ability to model desired behaviors, including a positive attitude, on a consistent basis.
• Reliability, punctuality, and good time management.

Qualifications

• Minimum education of a bachelor’s degree or minimum of two years equivalent experience.
• Adaptability and Godly Christian character.
• Current Red Cross or American Heart Association CPR & First Aid certification which includes an in-person training element.
• Full agreement with TM Camping’s statement of faith, mission, vision, and values.
• Compliance with the employee handbook.
• Valid driver’s license.

Physical Demands

• Abilities sufficient to carry out the essential functions of the job, including the physical fitness and endurance needed to lead hikes and activities.
• Applicants and/or employees may be asked to take a Fitness-For-Duty test in regard to the physical nature of the job.
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 lbs.

To Apply

Please send/email cover letter, resume and references to Gregory Lewis at greg.lewis@americanoutdoored.com or mail to Attn: Gregory Lewis, PO Box 3288, Crestline, CA 92325.