JOB
SEASONAL POSITION ONLY.
MUST BE AVAILABLE FROM January 29 to March 29, 2024.
4 days a week.
Applications accepted until positions are filled.
Under the direction of Outdoor School Program Coordinator and Assistant Coordinator, the head cabin leader is responsible for ensuring the safety and well being of students assigned to cabins.
Head Cabin leaders work directly with high school counselors to establish a collegial, safe atmosphere for sixth and eighth grade students in cabins and on camp grounds.
Program Description The Conejo Valley Unified School District Outdoor School is a residential program for 6th and 8th grade students.
The program is held at Camp Ramah in Ojai, CA, a 400-acre camp located a few minutes from downtown Ojai, California.
The Outdoor School program runs from January 29 to March 29, 2024 which includes a paid training and preparation week and the day after program conclusion.
Room and board are included for Outdoor School staff.
Weekend housing is available.
Meals are available when camp is in operation.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES: Under general direction, provide guidance and assistance to high school counselors and students.
Maintain a supportive and collaborative work environment with fellow naturalists, cabin leaders, Camp Ramah support staff and outdoor school coordinator and assistant coordinator.
Assist with program preparation.
Assist with the implementation of program activities.
Participate in campfire activities including, but not limited to, age appropriate sing-a-longs, storytelling and skit performances.
Monitor student use of facilities to ensure proper care.
Assist with the maintenance of program equipment and supplies.
Demonstrate flexibility, self-motivation, positive high-energy and commitment.
Ensure students maintain a safe, clean living environment in cabins.
Help students resolve minor conflicts and issues.
Oversee high school students charged with the supervision of students in cabin living quarters and provide guidance to help them resolve minor student discipline issues.
Provide supervision of high school counselors and students.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTSStand, walk over rough, uneven, rocky, sandy or hilly terrain.
Sit, bend over, grasp, reach overhead, stoop, twist, kneel, push, pull, lift and/or carry 50 pounds to waist height.
Possible exposure to varied weather conditions that occasionally necessitates the use of rain gear, gloves, etc.
WORK ENVIRONMENTEmployees in this environment will be required to work in an outdoor school setting consisting of cabin dwellings, large activity rooms, and hilly terrain.
Apply online only.
Please include all relevant education and/or experience within the application.
Contact: Tom Hoegeman, Coordinator, Outdoor EducationWork: (805) 498-1573 x4248Email: thoegeman@conejousd.
org
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