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Seasonal Outdoor Program Instructor in Harrisonburg, Virginia at ENDLESS HORIZONS

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Job Description

Love the outdoors?! Make it your job at the Outdoor Learning Center! We are now hiring for Fall 2026!

Fall season runs mid-August through November.


We are looking for curious, caring, and hardworking staff to lead groups through outdoor education, including environmental education, team building, adventure trips, and more. You’ll develop your skills and love of the outdoors while providing unforgettable experiences for students, scouts, and adult groups.

Apply now to join our outdoor education family and let the adventure begin!

Outdoor Learning Center Instructors are responsible for the care and management of groups while delivering high-quality outdoor programming. They are expected to create a positive atmosphere while establishing opportunities for experiential learning and authentic growth for clients of all ages. Instructors are responsible for the logistics before, during, and after the groups’ stay, including preparing program areas, facilitating meals and transitions, leading programming, and cleaning and general maintenance of program areas. Seasonal full-time and part-time positions are available, with limited on-site housing.

JOB DUTIES AND RESONSIBILITES:

    Leads outdoor educational activities including but not limited to caving, canoeing, climbing, archery, field games, environmental classes and evening programming; facilitates high and low rope courses; inspects equipment throughout use to ensure it meets safety standardsSupports clients in all aspects; helps clients establish and achieve goals for their experiencePromotes a safe environment where individuals will feel comfortable challenging themselvesResponsible for adaptive thinking and problem solving when working with clients
EXPERIENCE:

    1-year outdoor recreation experience or camp counselor preferredExperience working with children preferred (formally or informally)Must have experience or comfort with outdoor education, recreation activity, and adventure skills (camping, climbing, paddling, hiking, etc.)
QUALIFICATIONS:

    Must be 18 and have High School diploma or equivalent (21+ preferred)Must have a good driving record and ability to drive a 15-passenger van (training provided)Current First Aid and CPR certifications preferredSuccessful completion of a criminal background check
PERKS:

    Paid, high-quality training (reimbursed following successful completion)Pay raise for relevant certifications (Lifeguard, WFA, WFR, etc.)Complementary onsite housing for full-time staff available, includes private room and shared amenities, WiFi (Learn more about housing on camp!)Meals provided during training and most programsRent camp equipment and use facilities in your free timeDiscounts at related facilities and ProOutdoorLinks.comSummer employment and winter housing opportunitiesReturner bonus!
Terms and Compensation:The fall season is mid-August through November. Program Instructors should be available for work full days (no half days available), but we can work with your schedule. Only available weekends? Need to work around classes on specific days of the week? Reach out!

Base pay is $95/day, with a $5.00 increment added for each previous season of employment with the OLC, 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 meals 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 housing during a season must sign the Employee Housing Agreement and abide by all policies stated within.

Questions?! If you have questions prior to applying, please call or text us at (540) 607-0773. If email is more your thing, you can reach us at olc@horizonsva.com. It may take us a day or two to get back to you, but we love hearing from you.

Job Location

Harrisonburg, Virginia, 22802, United States

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