Backcountry Wilderness Area Nature Program Instructor

JOB TITLE: Backcountry Wilderness Area Nature Program Instructor          FLSA Status:  Non-Exempt (Part Time Position)

General Statement of Duties:  Responsible for running environmental education programs and performing tasks including but not limited to, guiding hikes, supervising and teaching children, and being on-sight for customer-guided experiences.

Supervision Received: Reports to the Backcountry Wilderness Area Environmental Education and Program Manager and the Backcountry Wilderness Area Environmental Education Coordinator.     

Supervision Exercised: None

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Examples of Duties: The following examples of competencies are intended to be illustrative only and are not intended to be all inclusive.

• Guide and teach children, teens, and adults in a wide variety of programs, which may include any of the following based on prior experience, interest, and availability: early childhood programs, youth programs, adult and family programs, and events.
• Facilitate lessons or guide conversations on topics including, but not limited to, local flora and fauna, conservation, ecology, environmental sciences, wilderness survival skills, play-based learning, and inquiry-based learning.
• Implement educational and engaging outdoor nature programs.
• Actively interact with and engage program participants throughout the duration of the program.
• Maintain high standards of health and safety for all customers.
• Take and submit photos via WhatsApp to capture and share participant experiences in the Backcountry Wilderness Area.
• Set up and clean up all program supplies.
• Maintain the organization and upkeep of program supplies.
• Secure signed liability waivers from all participants prior to program participation and file them correctly.
• Communicate with the Environmental Education Manager and Coordinator after every program.
• Attend all required staff meetings.
• Work collaboratively with the Backcountry Wilderness Area team to achieve program goals.
• Ensure participant discipline and safety throughout all activities.
• Respond promptly and appropriately to emergency situations.
• Maintain a positive attitude during activities in all weather conditions and situations.
• Follow established policies and procedures.

Physical and Environmental Standards:

• Ability to work outdoors in varying and sometimes extreme weather conditions including heat, humidity, sun, wind, rain, cold, snow.
• Must be able to walk, hike, sit, crouch, bend, kneel, stoop, and reach; lift, push, pull, and lift up to 40 pounds unassisted.
• Vision requirements include near and far acuity; must be able to hear, speak, and communicate effectively.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:  

• Minimum age requirement: 18 years.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including days, evenings, and weekends.
• Interest in, respect for, and ability to work with children, teens, and adults.
• Basic knowledge of ecological principles and environmental issues, with a willingness to continually learn.
• Previous experience teaching environmental education or science is preferred.
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