As an Instructor with our retreats and conferences program, you will help adults and students reconnect with one another, explore the outdoors, celebrate their successes, and support their social-emotional learning growth while engaging in a fun day or overnight camp experience.
Why You’ll Love This Role
Make a real impact on 6,000–8,000 guests each year
Build confidence, leadership & SEL (social emotional learning) skills through outdoor experiences
Join an award-winning, mission-driven program
Fun, supportive team with global staff connections
What You’ll Do
Facilitate outdoor/camp activities with a Core Value lens: climbing, archery, fire building, kayaking, nature, team-building, etc. Training is provided!
Create a safe, inclusive environment and model 4-H values
Work closely with a collaborative team
What We Provide
No Cost On-site housing (water, electric, A/C, Heat, & furnished)
$84 per day within a 5 day standard work week
Meals when the dining hall is open for guests
Access to activities within your training when not on duty
Training & Growth
Provided certifications (CPR, First Aid, plus optional specialty trainings)
Technical outdoor skills: ropes, lifeguarding, target sports, and facilitation
Weekly professional development + mentorship
Resume-building leadership & teaching experience
Work Environment
Beautiful outdoor setting: Flint Hills Prairie, trails, river front, lake/pond, camp environment
Seasonal structure great for students & travelers
Requirements
18 years of age or older
Availability of 5 days a week with overnights
Team-oriented and adaptable
Willing to complete required certifications (provided)
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is often required to: bend, stoop, kneel, twist, reach with hands, sit, stand for an extended period of time, lift and/or move up to 40 pounds, have finger dexterity, grasp, perform repetitive motions, talk, hear and have visual acuity. Must be able to work in an outdoor environment.
Dates of Employment:
This is a seasonal, full-time position. Positions are available during the Spring (early April - early June), available to transition to being a camp counselor during the summer, and Fall (late August-early December). Instructors are encouraged and welcome to apply for our summer camp team!