Outdoor Education Lead Instructor - Colorado (Fall 2025)
Stone Canyon Outdoor Edventures (County) | https://www.stonecanyonedge.org/outdoored
Details
Application Deadline:
06/30/2025
Published:
05/21/2025
Starting Date:
after 7/27/2025
Ending Date:
before 12/20/2025
Hours per Week:
50 - 60
Salary:
up to $130 per day
Education Required:
High School Diploma
Experience Required:
at least 2 years
Location:
12163 S Perry Park Rd (Larkspur, Colorado)
Description
SCOE Background Info:
- Located in Larkspur, CO (40 miles south of Denver, 30 miles north of Colorado Springs).
- Monument has most of your amenities and is 15-20 minutes away
- Majority of students we work with are 5th-6th grade, occasionally will go as young as 4th grade or as old as 8th grade.
- Our program runs Monday-Friday. There are two sessions each week, Monday-Wednesday and Wednesday-Friday.
- You will also be working with High School Lead volunteers who are local DCSD 10-12th graders.
Job Info:
The Lead Instructor position is a robust role within OE. The Lead supports and mentors seasonal Program Instructors while maintaining a clear line of communication with the program manager to report any problems or concerns related to program or staff. The Lead collaborates with and assists administration with day-to-day operational support. Lead instructors are expected to provide a fun and safe environment for all clients, while developing and maintaining a positive working community.
The essential duties and responsibilities of a Lead Instructor include, but are not limited to:
- Provide a fun and safe environment for all students and clients.
- Teach activity groups of 12 - 15 students in an outdoor classroom setting, and deliver lesson plans that cover various topics such as Science, Outdoor Education, and Leadership.
- Assist in the preparation of weekly schedules and group organization.
- Leads will be trained on all classes/activities during their first season, and will help to teach/train new staff in following seasons.
- Program Instructors will be trained in all class modules (outdoor education, science, & leadership).
- Lead & Program Instructors will receive site specific training similar to a Level 1 ACCT standard in order to help run our challenge courses.
- Mentor and support seasonal Program Instructors by performing class observations, providing instructional guidance, and constructive feedback.
- Facilitate a clear and effective line of communication with the program manager to voice any needs, questions, or concerns brought forward by seasonal Program Instructors. (Liaison - Be able to effectively channel communication between program instructors and admin. Be a voice for instructors and deliver urgent and pertinent information/concerns in a timely manner.)
- Lead Instructors do not provide a direct supervisory role to Program Instructors. Leads will act as a mentor and role model to program instructors by providing leadership, direction, and support.
- Collaborate with administration to plan and implement new staff training sessions twice a year.
- Oversee instruction and effectively communicate with the supervisor any discipline or other issues that may arise within the group.
- One (1) Overnight On-Duty shift per week. Act as the point of contact for various needs and emergencies that may occur.
- Properly care for program equipment and supplies. Set-up and takedown of classrooms and activities, and leave areas of teaching in good condition for the next instructor. Develop teaching aids as assigned.
- Support and assist with High School Lead volunteer coordination when needed.
Minimum Requirements:
- Be at least 21 years old
- Possess a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree or related experience
- Have 2-3 seasons of OE, summer camp or related experience
- CPR and First Aid Certified (can be certified as part of staff training)
- Pass a criminal background check
- Ability to work with and supervise school age students in an outdoor classroom environment & enjoy working with young people!
- Enjoy sharing their passion for the outdoors and personal growth with others!
Perks:
- Paid staff training
- On-site housing accommodations (private room)
- Meals provided during programming
- Free counseling sessions through the Employee Assistance Program
- The opportunity to build on technical and interpersonal skills to continue development in the experiential education field
- Pro deals and teacher discounts available
Job Types: Temporary, Full-time
Start Date: July 28th, 2025
End Date: December 19th, 2025
Salary: $130/day ($650/wk); Paid monthly on the 20th.
- All seasonal staff will be paid for their time worked, on the 20th of the following month. All work performed in August will be paid out on SEP 20 and so forth. New employee advances are still an option if requested
- PERA - As a government employee you are enrolled into PERA automatically. This is in place of social security and is deducted from your paycheck at about 11% instead of 6-7% that is social security. You can cash this out after as a taxable event if you are moving on to another job that is not affiliated with PERA
Contact
Chance Campbell
jobs@stonecanyonedge.org (preferred contact method)