Senior Field Instructor
Job Description
Job Description: Senior Field Instructor
Location: San Diego, CA
Schedule: Schedule varies; some evenings and weekends
Reports to: Operations Assistant Manager
Compensation: $16.44 hourly rate; occasional overtime
Classification: Part-time, Non-exempt
Benefits: paid lunch, 40 hours sick pay annually, retirement, and professional development sponsorship
Job Summary
The Senior Field Instructor is responsible for coordinating and facilitating positive outdoor experiences in a variety of dynamic environments for youth participants. As the program lead, the Senior Field Instructor is responsible for communicating program tasks with a field staff team of 3-4 people, group management, and mitigating safety risks.
Competencies
1. Lead and facilitate adventure-based youth programs across activities including but not limited to the following:
Surfing, Sea Kayaking, Rock Climbing, Mountain Biking, Hiking, Stand Up Paddleboarding, Snorkeling,
Environmental Stewardship, Snowboarding, Camping/Backpacking
2. Build and steward relationships with participants, program partners, as well as other stakeholders
3. Organize and implement successful delivery of outdoor programs
4. Collaborate and co-lead with adult instructors, volunteers and partner staff
5. Support trip logistics and preparation as needed
6. Coordinate trip paperwork process including trip reports, youth medical forms and liability waivers
To Apply
Send resume and cover letter to [email protected]. Inquiries will be accepted until position is filled. Target position start date is as soon as practical.