Overview
Positive Adventures hires Outdoor Education Facilitators to support our Spring and Fall Outdoor Education Seasons. Each Program is generally 3-5 days in length and takes place in a variety of world-class settings including national parks, mountain retreat centers, Joshua Tree camping, Santa Barbara beaches, and more. We offer basecamp and backcountry programs working with students ranging from 5th to 12th grade. Students come from a large variety of diverse backgrounds. Be part of a team that is making a difference by getting youth outdoors!
How to Apply:
Step 1: If you have an interest in a position at Positive Adventures, we would love to hear from you! Please fill out the following application. This will serve as an informal 1st interview.
Step 2: Once you have submitted the application, please send a resume and cover letter introducing yourself to our team and telling us a little bit about your life, passions, and fun adventures to pajobs@positiveadventures.com
“Working for Positive Adventures provided an opportunity for me to make meaningful connections and facilitate impactful experiences with students, while exploring beautiful locations. I was given a chance to push myself to grow professionally and occupy new leadership roles in a safe and supported setting. I highly recommend PA for any outdoor educators who want to add to their skill set, gain experience, and have loads of fun doing so!”
Work Season Overview:
Spring Season – March to Mid June
Summer Camp – June to August
Fall Season – August to November
Paid Staff Training: August 14th-18th in Big Bear, CA. Mandatory for the Fall season
Locations for Programs
- Residential camps in Big Bear and Idyllwild, CA
- Residential camps on Catalina Island
- Basecamp in Yosemite, Joshua Tree, and Pinnacles National Park
- Coastal Basecamp in Big Sur, CA Central Coast, and Santa Barbara
- Backcountry in Utah, California, and Nevada (WFR Req.)
- Day Trips in the Los Angeles, CA and San Diego, CA area
Position Responsibilities
- Facilitate groups of 13-15 students through multi-activity OE curriculum in the residential camp and basecamp settings.
- Ability to facilitate team-building initiatives, group games, ice breakers, and warm-up activities. Training provided. Prior experience is a plus.
- Manage the risk involved with OE programs including group management, activity-specific risks, and emotional and social boundaries.
- Manage belay stations effectively in both the ropes course and top-rope rock climbing site environments. Training provided. Prior experience is a plus.
- Lead groups through activity rotations such as high ropes course, scrambling and hiking, environmental education hikes and lessons, low ropes team building. Night adaptation and astronomy. Training provided. Prior experience is a plus.
Position Qualifications
- Current First Aid/CPR
- WFR preferred
- 1 year of experience working in the outdoor education field or with youth in other settings
- Excellent communication, leadership, and teamwork skills
- Proven ability to work with others, maintain positivity in challenging situations
- Reliable mode of transportation (carpool options avail) and cell phone
- Availability to attend one of our paid trainings
- Ability to pass a background check/live scan
- Ability to work long days on your feet outside
