Outdoor Education Activity Specialist - Pali Institute

Outdoor Education Activity Specialist

Join Pali Institute Today:

Share your passion for the outdoors with individuals from all over Southern California, Nevada, and Arizona. Teach with our outdoor education program and works with students in the 4th-12th grades Wednesday through Friday and lead outdoor excursions, archery classes, and team building sessions to conference guests all weekend.

Activity Specialist Role at Pali:

Main Responsibilities:

• Safety of individuals while leading classes, hikes, high ropes courses, and zip line races.
• Provide customer service and assist with conference set up for Friday-Sunday.
• Work as Outdoor Educators Wednesday-Friday including program set up, break coverage, teaching and group leading.

Hours and Start Date:

• Full-time seasonal position
• Spring '25:
  • Start: January 5th, 2025
  • End: May 30th, 2025

Qualifications:

All Instructors Must:

• Be over the age of 21 before the season starts.
• Have prior experience working with large groups of children and/or adults.
• Possess ability to work in a team environment with 100+ other staff.
• Be flexible and adjust to changes quickly.
• Have ability to handle concerns and issues in a constructive manner.

Our Top Instructors Are: 

• Experienced in the camping and/or experiential education fields.
• Able to have fun, laugh at yourself and be silly!
• Passionate about Science, Outdoor Education and/or Leadership Development.
• Comfortable and confident teaching and instruction to small and large groups of students.
• Willing to learn and grow through constructive feedback, in a timely manner.

Perks to the Job:

• Working with awesome, like-minded people!!
• Off-Site Housing accommodation included for out-of-cabin and off-hour use.
• Housing includes utilities, WiFi, furnishings, and streaming access.
• Get paid for up to 8 hours of volunteering with a non-profit organization of your choice.
• Seasonal leadership positions promotions available only to our internal Outdoor Education Instructors.
• Pro Deals from companies like Prana, Black Dimond and more.
• Partial education reimbursement for any classes or courses completed while at Pali.
• Living in Southern California- Easy access to beaches, theme parks, national parks, and tons of local outdoor recreation.
• Private on-site Lounge for Instructors with cozy couches, internet access and Netflix.
• Hours here can count towards your educational degree teaching hours.
• $250 referral bonuses available.
• 50% off healthcare covered after 60 days.

Compensation: 

• Base Weekly Rate $520.
• Additional $25 per each weekend day work.
  • Typical schedule is Wednesday- Sunday.

Build a Future with Pali

• Training for Ropes Lead is available in your first season.
• These positions include a $10-$40 pay raise.

• Link to explore more about our program and position!
• https://www.paliinstitute.com/join-our-team/

Prior to the start of employment, the successful candidate must pass a background check and drug screening that will be conducted, after acceptance of a formal offer of employment.