Outdoor Education Activity Specialist

2 months ago

Running Springs, United States Pali Institute Full time
Outdoor Education Activity Specialist

Join Pali Institute Today:

Share your passion for the outdoors with individuals from all over Southern California, Nevada, and Arizona. Teach with our outdoor education program and works with students in the 4th-12th grades Wednesday through Friday and lead outdoor excursions, archery classes, and team building sessions to conference guests all weekend.

Activity Specialist Role at Pali:

Main Responsibilities:
  • Safety of individuals while leading classes, hikes, high ropes courses, and zip line races.
  • Provide customer service and assist with conference set up for Friday-Sunday.
  • Work as Outdoor Educators Wednesday-Friday including program set up, break coverage, teaching and group leading.
Hours and Start Date:
  • Full-time seasonal position
  • Spring '25:
    • Start: January 5th, 2025
    • End: May 30th, 2025
Qualifications:

All Instructors Must:
  • Be over the age of 21 before the season starts.
  • Have prior experience working with large groups of children and/or adults.
  • Possess ability to work in a team environment with 100+ other staff.
  • Be flexible and adjust to changes quickly.
  • Have ability to handle concerns and issues in a constructive manner.
Our Top Instructors Are:
  • Experienced in the camping and/or experiential education fields.
  • Able to have fun, laugh at yourself and be silly
  • Passionate about Science, Outdoor Education and/or Leadership Development.
  • Comfortable and confident teaching and instruction to small and large groups of students.
  • Willing to learn and grow through constructive feedback, in a timely manner.
Perks to the Job:
  • Working with awesome, like-minded people
  • Off-Site Housing accommodation included for out-of-cabin and off-hour use.
  • Housing includes utilities, WiFi, furnishings, and streaming access.
  • Get paid for up to 8 hours of volunteering with a non-profit organization of your choice.
  • Seasonal leadership positions promotions available only to our internal Outdoor Education Instructors.
  • Pro Deals from companies like Prana, Black Dimond and more.
  • Partial education reimbursement for any classes or courses completed while at Pali.
  • Living in Southern California- Easy access to beaches, theme parks, national parks, and tons of local outdoor recreation.
  • Private on-site Lounge for Instructors with cozy couches, internet access and Netflix.
  • Hours here can count towards your educational degree teaching hours.
  • $250 referral bonuses available.
  • 50% off healthcare covered after 60 days.
Compensation:
  • Base Weekly Rate $520.
  • Additional $25 per each weekend day work.
    • Typical schedule is Wednesday- Sunday.
Build a Future with Pali
  • Training for Ropes Lead is available in your first season.
  • These positions include a $10-$40 pay raise.

  • Link to explore more about our program and position


Prior to the start of employment, the successful candidate must pass a background check and drug screening that will be conducted, after acceptance of a formal offer of employment.

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