Overview
The Nature Connection is dedicated to eliminating the barriers to getting kids outside by providing fun, active, and educational outdoor experiences for youth and families in our community
Job Summary:
Are you looking to spend your summer outside helping kids connect with nature? The Generation Wild Lead is a contributing member of The Nature Connection’s summer programs offered in Cedaredge, Hotchkiss and Delta. Successful applicants will serve as on-site Summer Camp Leads, working closely with the Program Director during the summer camp session (June-July-August) and under the supervision of The Nature Connection Leadership Team. Generation Wild Leads will help develop and instruct campers in active, experiential outdoor education programs helping create a connection to nature, make positive relationships and build confidence in outdoor skills.
Responsibilities:
Manage day-to-day operations for up to 8-weeks of summer outdoor day camp for children ages 7-11. This includes developing and leading outdoor activities, scheduling and coordinating offsite trips, and supervising high school camp interns. Outdoor program components include, but not limited to mountain biking, stand-up paddleboarding, swimming, hiking, archery, overnight campout, nature focused activities, crafts, team building games.
The Generation Wild Lead will have the following responsibilities including, but not limited to:
Ensure high quality, safe and consistent outdoor programs for a diverse population of students
Oversee the health and wellness of camp participants including proper sanitation and first aid
Demonstrate proper and safe use of outdoor equipment and gear
Provide superior client service to all campers, parents/families, staff, volunteers and vendors
Collaborate with The Nature Connection Leadership Team to promote programs on social media
Ensure the prompt handling of all financial obligations
Provide The Nature Connection Leadership Team with updates, reports and survey data as needed
Commitments:
32-40 hours/week
Start date May 23rd
Typical schedule will be Monday – Thursday with campers, 8am-4pm, with some onsite prep time required on Fridays to prepare for programs
Mandatory orientation May 30th-June 3rd
Hotchkiss and Delta Camps run from June 6th through mid August (8 weeks)
Cedaredge Camps run June 6th through July 1st (4 weeks)
Required Skills:
Skill Requirements:
Minimum of two years experience in formal/informal outdoor education, childcare, outdoor recreation industry or related field
Self starter and problem solver with excellent organizational skills
Outdoor enthusiast: Experience with outdoor sports like mountain biking, paddling, swimming and hiking. Experience teaching or mentoring others in outdoor sports is preferred.
Valid Driver's License and ability to obtain school district minibus license
General social media, marketing, and comput
About The Nature Connection
The Nature Connection is dedicated to eliminating the barriers to getting kids outside by providing fun, active, and educational outdoor experiences for youth and families in our communities.
