Explore Your Passion for the Outdoors
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Organization: Outdoor Learning Center, Harrisonburg VA
Position: OLC Instructor Description: Our skilled team of outdoor educators work each season to create high quality day and overnight programs for K-12 groups, scout troops, universities, churches and corporate retreats. Our programs focus on core areas that include Outdoor Adventure, Team Building, and Environmental Education with a mix of activities each day. Over the course of a week you can expect to go caving or climbing, facilitate on the high ropes course, and lead students through our nature center programs. Each season starts with 2 weeks of in-depth staff training where you will learn skills such as belaying, low ropes facilitation, cave navigation, trip leadership, canoeing and group management. There are also opportunities for pro-deals on gear, in-services and certification opportunities, and optional staff bonding trips. On-site housing is available on our 350-acre property and we are just 20 minutes outside of Harrisonburg’s downtown shops and restaurants. We are also located a short drive from Shenandoah National Park, Charlottesville, Washington D.C. and a number of other fun places to spend your days off. $80-$95/ day plus $20 evening program bonus. Housing included. To Apply: Application and more information can be found online at: http://www.horizonsoutdoorlearningcenter.com/employment/ or email Katie Hanley at hanleyk@horizonsva.com |
Organization: RVA Paddlesports, Richmond, VA
Position: Kayak Instructor
Description: RVA Paddlesports is one of the two main rafting companies to take patrons down the James River as well as run clinics and classes on kayaking. The RVAPS Kayak Instructor is responsible for providing students with a variety of kayak techniques accompanied with constructive, meaningful feedback in order to foster skill acquisition and long-term paddler development. They are to facilitate whitewater/ flatwater kayak instruction for individuals and small groups using an informative and enjoyable approach, while managing the inherent risks involved with whitewater activities.Furthermore, they must be competent and capable in part or whole of the following: functioning in high stress environments, ability to work in large groups settings, communicating, and assisting participants in a manner that exhibits safety, proper technique, and follows the policies and procedures set forth in the RVA Paddlesports Handbook.
To Apply: Email resume and cover letter to crew@rvapaddlesports.com
Position: Kayak Instructor
Description: RVA Paddlesports is one of the two main rafting companies to take patrons down the James River as well as run clinics and classes on kayaking. The RVAPS Kayak Instructor is responsible for providing students with a variety of kayak techniques accompanied with constructive, meaningful feedback in order to foster skill acquisition and long-term paddler development. They are to facilitate whitewater/ flatwater kayak instruction for individuals and small groups using an informative and enjoyable approach, while managing the inherent risks involved with whitewater activities.Furthermore, they must be competent and capable in part or whole of the following: functioning in high stress environments, ability to work in large groups settings, communicating, and assisting participants in a manner that exhibits safety, proper technique, and follows the policies and procedures set forth in the RVA Paddlesports Handbook.
To Apply: Email resume and cover letter to crew@rvapaddlesports.com
Organization: Virginia Adventure Education Conference
Position: Committee Member
Description: Join the team of dedicated professionals who make the conference possible! Seeking organized, creative individuals who are team players.
To Join: contact Mike Ellsworth at mellsworth@liberty.edu
Position: Committee Member
Description: Join the team of dedicated professionals who make the conference possible! Seeking organized, creative individuals who are team players.
To Join: contact Mike Ellsworth at mellsworth@liberty.edu
