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Outdoor Program Instructor/Manager (san rafael)
Vilda
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Vilda is non-profit organization based in Marin. Our goal is to connect children with nature through fun and engaging outdoor day programs incorporating hiking and exploration, play, stories, nature based crafts, and learning meaningful wilderness and naturalist skills. We are currently hiring for year-round positions in Marin. Position can start immediately or in late August. This position is instructing during the school years and managing a group of instructors while also instructing in the summers. If you are only available for the summer (starting now), please apply as we have a last minute vacancy to fill.
WHAT DO INSTRUCTORS/MANAGERS DO?
Instructors plan and lead nature connection education (with the help of a program assistant) in groups of about 13 school aged chlidren children, maintaining group safety, facilitating positive group dynamics, deepening children's knowledge and connection to the local environment through leading games. storytelling, exploration and the art of questioning, and teaching earth based skills. Managers help supervise a team in the summer and are responsible for a camp location.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
A positive, flexible and heart based outlook on life
5 or more years of experience working with children in group settings
Experience in naturalist and wilderness skills or strong willingness and ability to learn these skills
Knowledge of local plants and animals and a desire to be outdoors in any weather
Total comfort in jumping in and teaching a group of 10-15 kids outdoors and student management skills
Responsible, enjoy working with a small team
Current first aid and CPR (WFA or WFR preferred) or ability to take those classes before start of position
Reliable transportation and ability to work at our San Rafael, Fairfax, Novato or Petaluma sites
Excellent communication skills and ability to respond to emails within a week and texts within 24 hours during the work week
OPTIONAL BUT AWESOME:
Some training in the Jon Young 8 Shields lineage, Tom Brown kids programs or other similar
Currently based in the North Bay with intentions to stay in the area
Current first aid and CPR
TO APPLY: Fill in this application https://www.vildanature.org/employment-application
Job Type: Full-time
Application Question(s):
Does working outdoors in nature rain or shine appeal to you?
Do you have a passion for working with children?
Do you like a job that is different each day and can be flexible in a changing situation?
License/Certification:
First Aid Certification
CPR Certification
Work Location: In person
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