Job Description
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.
Job Tags
Full time, Seasonal work, Local area, Flexible hours, Weekend work, Sunday,