Under the supervision of the Outdoor Education Manager, the Outdoor Education Coordinator monitors and assists program staff in all aspects of daily operations. The major components of this position include:
 
Responsibilities

• Mentoring, supporting, and setting a good example for the education staff
• Assisting in curriculum development and implementation
• Observing and giving feedback to education staff
• Creating class and staff schedules as needed
• Helping to plan and facilitate staff meetings
• Reviewing project proposals and curriculum
• Welcome, orient, and provide assistance to clients 
• Teach classes as needed and facilitating 1-3 evening programs per week
• Assist staff and clients at meals
• Provide basic First Aid and CPR to clients as needed
• Maintain and oversee equipment/supplies
• Assist with program operations such as animal and garden care
• Remain up-to-date and share new educational theories, standards, and other residential program procedures
• Attending professional development workshops and trainings
• Take on temporary duties of the Outdoor Education Manager as needed
• Complete other duties as assigned

Job Requirements

• 18 years of age or older
• Maintain current Adult and Child First Aid & CPR/AED certifications from a nationally recognized provider (at least 50% of the course must be in-person with a practical skills session)
• Maintain a valid driver’s license, be able to operate a motor vehicle, and be insurable in the state of California
• General knowledge of all classes offered at Pathfinder Ranch, and a willingness to learn more about each class
• Communicate ecological, recreational, and conservation concepts to 5th and 6th grade students from diverse backgrounds
• Large group management experience (100+ people)
• Computer skills including Microsoft Office, Excel and Publisher
• Create new curriculum based on current state education standards
• Passion for teaching and building strong mentoring relationships with students and staff
• Communicate effectively, and give constructive feedback to colleagues
• Complete tasks both independently and collaboratively in a timely and accurate manner
• Communicate and coordinate with participant parents/guardians/group liaisons 
• Attentive to detail, flexible, self-motivated, organized, and good time management

Preferred Qualifications

• Past experience with archery, canoeing, ropes courses, horses, farm animals, reptiles and/or gardens 
• 1+ years supervisory experience in a camp setting
• Current Lifeguard or Watercraft Guard certification from a nationally recognized provider
• Bilingual or multilingual
• Bachelor's Degree in a related field and/or related work experience

Physical Requirements

• Lift and carry 30 lbs. with reasonable accommodations
• Work a varied shift schedule in excess of 10 hours per day
• Traverse several miles per day on steep and uneven terrain in a variety of weather conditions.    
• Operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a computer keyboard      

Dates of Work
August 25 - December 12, 2025
and/or
January 12 - May 22, 2026