Nature's Classroom Instructor

Posted by Ohio FFA Camp Muskingum on 01/08/2024

Job Basics

Industry Sector: Outdoor

Job Categories: Outdoor Education

Company Type: Service

State: OH

City: Carrollton

Country: United States

Required Experience:

Job Type: Seasonal Full Time

Salary: $425/week

Required to Relocate: Yes

Required to Travel:

Employee May Telecommute: No

Job Seeker Must Live Within:

Job Description & Requirements

Nature's Classroom at Ohio FFA Camp Muskingum offers 2 to 5-day residential programs, day programs and school visits with a custom designed curriculum to meet the needs of each group. Outdoor Education Instructors will be assigned a field group (typically 6th graders) and will lead hands-on, activity-based programming that includes outdoor classes, interpretive nature hikes, night hikes, campfires, and large group games. Instructors also eat meals with their group, lead team building and nature center activities, and work with groups on the high ropes course may be required. Compensation starts at $425/week, extensive training, room, meals (when students are at camp), optional weekend work for additional pay, and the use of camp equipment during free time. The staff house includes a full kitchen, TV, WiFi, and laundry facility. Your weekends are free to explore the surrounding area, including proximity to Cuyahoga Valley National Park and other great hiking and outdoor exploration activities. The spring season begins mid March -the end of May . Although having nature education teaching experience is a plus, it isn't necessary. As long as you are excited to learn, Nature's Classroom can teach you what you need to know.

About Ohio FFA Camp Muskingum

Ohio FFA Camp Muskingum is the only camp in Ohio for FFA summer camp. In the spring and Fall seasons, Nature's Classroom educates predominately 6th grade groups from all across the state in the outdoor world. With each program that is facilitated we strive to provide the following components: conservation Education, leadership training, recreational opportunities and personal development. Programs provided can include, low/high ropes programs, live animal programs, outdoor education, archery and other shooting sport, water activities(kayak/paddle boards/canoe and lake tours.