The ELEMENTS, LLC is a DC based, after-school enrichment program. Our focus is in leading preschool and school-aged youth in the winter woods for weekly, active, fun, educational afternoons. We are looking for fit, healthy, responsible role models who share our commitment and desire to getting kids outside! We would love to have you join our energetic, outgoing and outdoorsy team. We are always looking for new faces that are up to the task of ensuring every child involved with the ELEMENTS is having a fun, safe and MEMORABLE experience. 

Our Crew come from many backgrounds; teachers, artists, college students, outdoor/youth enthusiasts, NOLS, Outward Bound instructors etc. Feel free to apply for our program at right away.  We are hoping to finalize hires early fall of 2012.

• in charge of implementing the day’s curriculum/activity with the Director’s in-put and collaboration, in charge of making sure all necessary equipment, materials and paper-work are on site.  At the site in advance of the kids to do any necessary set up or walk-throughs. Be there to meet the assistants and delegate duties and responsibilities for the day’s program. Be on site to greet the participants and parents, supervise and lead the activity. Responsible for making sure all the participants are safe, engaged and having fun. Insure that all the participants are picked up by parent or permitted adult. Responsible for collecting and maintaining throughout all equipment and making sure that it is properly packed and returned to office. Responsible for calling and/or e-mailing the Director to report on the day’s activity and provide any feedback about the activity. Notes should be recorded for review with the Director and assistants prior to the next week’s session.

18 years or older, Pass a comprehensive background test, Elements Site Leaders are required to have Wilderness First Aid or First Aid training and proof of certification, Access to reliable transportation, You must be able to commit to a full season of Elements Flurries and/or Elements, and our mandatory training session on Dec. 8th 2012. Often times we hire based on what days work with your schedule, so feel free to apply even if you are only available for some of the weekly sessions / locations, 1 year experience working with children ages 3 – 5 (Flurries) or 7 – 12 (Elements). Experience could include outdoor clubs, school settings, camp counselors, scout programs, team coaching etc., and some outdoor recreation experience, including but not limited to: NOLS, Outward Bound, wilderness clubs, Scouting, team sports, summer camps, etc. Need to set the tone for the program and teach by example. The Leader must be responsible, cheerful, punctual and prepared (all of equal importance)You must become VERY familiar with the Elements locations.

8 week program (1/13 – 3/6).  Apply ASAP! We make our final selections for 2013 season this fall.