Job Summary:
Hemlock Program Instructors are responsible for the care and management of groups while delivering high-quality outdoor & sports programming. They are expected to create a positive atmosphere while establishing opportunities for experiential learning and authentic growth for students and clients. As we consider the outdoors to be a classroom, the instructors are expected to take on a teacher mentality while providing team building and personal development programming, outdoor adventure and guiding, science and environmental education classes, and sports facilitation, among other programing. Our clients include public and private schools, colleges and universities, scout groups, and specialty retreats. Instructors will also be responsible for the logistics before, during, and after a group stay. This includes preparing program areas and facilities, facilitating meals and transitions, developing programming, cleaning, and general maintenance. As we run day programs and our overnight groups arrive with chaperons, our Instructors are not responsible for campers once they are in cabins for the evening. Additional responsibilities between programs will be assigned as needed and will include landscaping, basic maintenance of gear and facilities to maintain the safety and quality of our facility. Moreover, Instructors must be willing to support at multiple facilities and a range of travel based programs throughout the region.
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Terms and Compensation:
The spring Hemlock season is from mid-March through early June. The fall season is mid-August through mid-November. Program Instructors should be available for work 5-6 days a week. Base pay is $105/day, with a $5.00 increment added for each previous season of employment at Horizons, and with each relevant and current national certification.* In the event of program changes, cancellations, or open days during the operating season, Program Instructors may be assigned tasks in facility or equipment maintenance, customer service, hospitality, clerical, or program development.
Training:
All Program Instructors participate in mandatory paid training at the start of each season, with food and lodging provided. Training will be paid as long as the training is completed in its entirety. Training will not be paid if separation of employment happens prior to the end of training.
Housing:
Employees seeking short-term or long-term housing during a season must sign the Employee Housing Agreement in addition to this Employment Agreement and abide by all policies stated within.