Outdoor Education in the Smoky Mountains

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Address:

Townsend, TN
United States

Job Category:

Job

Job Type:

Full-time

Overview:

Summary

Do you want to make a lasting difference in someone’s life?  Are you passionate about nature and sharing that love with children?  Then working at Camp Wesley Woods is for you! 

Just outside of the Great Smoky Mountain National Park, Camp Wesley Woods runs high-quality outdoor education programming during the fall and spring seasons, for both public and private schools. 

We are currently hiring enthusiastic instructors to be part of our dynamic team for the spring.  The season runs Wednesday, February 17 through Saturday, May 21, 2016 and includes two weeks of staff training.  

Major Duties

  • Teach standards-based environmental education classes
  • Lead high ropes courses, climbing, and challenge courses
  • No overnight supervision of students required, but facilitation of some evening activities and programs needed
  • Meal-time direction
  • Housekeeping
  • Some weekends required

Qualifications

  • Experience working with children and adapting programs to various ages
  • Able to work both independently and as part of a team
  • Comfortable at a Christian facility, as we are a ministry of the United Methodist Church
  • Due to the nature of this position’s work with children, applicants will be subject to criminal background checks and motor vehicle record disclosure

 

Position Start Date:

Wednesday, February 17, 2016

Job Duration:

Seasonal

How to Apply:

Submit cover letter, resume, and at least two professional references to Melissa Hutchinson, Outdoor Education Director: by mail at:

329 Wesley Woods Rd.
Townsend, TN 37882

by email at:

melissa@campwesleywoods.com

Applications will be reviewed as they are received until all positions are filled.

Camp Wesley Woods - Spring Outdoor Education Instructor Camp Wesley Woods Website

Job Compensation:

Salary

Compensation Information:

Salary is $270 to $300 per week, commensurate with experience; onsite lodging and most meals are included.

Contact Name:

Melissa Hutchinson

Contact Email:

melissa@campwesleywoods.com