Embrace the great outdoors this summer.
Outdoor education jobs in America.
What's involved in an outdoor education job in America?
"I spent my first summer at camp as an outdoor education instructor. I. When I arrived at camp I completed a 4 day program-specific training course to prepare me for the summer ahead.
As an outdoor education instructor, I had the opportunity to teach a variety of fun activities. From high/low ropes, to mountain biking and extreme zip lines, I did it all! I spent my summer in the trees helping campers conquer their fear of heights, explore new activities and push themselves out of their comfort zone." - Sian
Why should I work in outdoor education at summer camp?
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Your ultimate summer job.
Build your CV.
Summer camp jobs are a great CV-builder, for whatever career you may pursue.
Teaching children activities at camp is a great alternative to a traditional summer job at home. You will develop your leadership skills, which will make you a great candidate for future job opportunities.
Develop your skills.
Summer camp is the ultimate skills builder.
Not only will you learn hard skills related to your activity, but you'll develop a range of soft skills thanks to what you'll be doing in your day-to-day.
You'll build your team work, communication, problem-solving, creativity and resilience skills, all whilst having the summer of a lifetime.
Make an impact.
It's no exaggeration to say you'll change lives.
Summer camp is a place where magic happens. Whether it's campers overcoming fears, or finding a new activity that takes them down a new path in life, moments happen on a near hourly basis. And you'll be front and centre of it.
Become a leader and experience a summer of a lifetime.
FAQs
You should talk about your ability level and any relevant previous experience in as much detail as possible. If you can get qualifications or experience before you go this will make you stand out from the crowd. Why not head to your local outdoor activity center to seek out opportunities to gain qualifications or experience before you go?
As outdoor education covers numerous activities, campers will have a varied range of abilities. From first time climbers to confident mountain bikers, you'll be part of a team of staff who adjust each session to accommodate all levels and abilities. There is usually an outdoor education department head who will allocate you to a specific activity or area for each period.
On the skills section of your Camp Leaders profile, be sure to select a range of outdoor education skills. Climbing, low ropes, high ropes and mountain biking are just a few examples of skills that will be beneficial as an outdoor education instructor. Be sure to go into detail about what you will bring to the role and give examples of lesson plans or activities that you'd like to lead. Talk about your current experience level, mentioning any relevant qualifications if you have them.
