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We're so excited to have you join us! You will receive an email a day or two before the program with details regarding location, what to bring, and safety protocols.
Applicants must be at least 21 years old with a clean driving record
Have at least three years of teaching experience in a camp or environmental education center setting
Knowledge of natural history and/or environmental education
Previous experience working with and enjoy being with children in an outdoor setting
Ability to lead groups over rough terrain and be able to work both cooperatively and independently
Comfortable in a leadership role, have strong interpersonal skills, have an enthusiastic and positive attitude, a love of nature and have a willingness to learn.
Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, computer skills in areas such as word processing, spreadsheets, and a strong commitment to high quality customer service.
Experience in outdoor recreation activities (canoeing, kayaking, hiking, rock climbing, backpacking) encompassing strong safety ethic
Current certification in Lifeguarding, CPR and First Aid or an equivalent current certification is REQUIRED (we can help you obtain these)
Pass a Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) & Sex Offender Registry Information (SORI) is REQUIRED
Must be available for duration of program (6/10/2024-8/12/2024)
Schedule
This position can start as early as June 1, 2025. Must be availabe for staff training June 9–21, 2025 and camp June 23–August 11, 2025.
Hours
Mon–Fri, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Some weekend days are required for all SLA staff.
Benefits
$800 per week starting salary. SLA benefits include use of canoes, kayaks, and store discounts.
JSLA Environmental Camp Leader
Qualifications
Applicants must be at least 16 years old with a clean driving record
Have an interest and general knowledge of natural history and/or environmental education
Must have previous experience working with and enjoy being with children
Experience creating fun environmental education learning opportunities is a plus
Experience in outdoor recreation activities (canoeing, kayaking, hiking, rock climbing, backpacking) encompassing strong safety ethic
Current certification in Lifeguarding, CPR and First Aid or an equivalent current certification is REQUIRED (we can help you obtain these before or during training)
Pass a Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) & Sex Offender Registry Information (SORI) is REQUIRED
Must be available for duration of program (6/9/2025-8/11/2025)
Schedule
Season begins with staff training on June 9, 2025 and ends on August 11, 2025.
Hours
Mon–Fri, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Some weekend days are required for all SLA staff.
Benefits
$600 per week starting salary. SLA benefits include use of canoes, kayaks, and store discounts.
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