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Bradford Woods is Indiana University's Outdoor Center. As a key component of the university family, Bradford Woods seeks to promote and further the mission of the university through the teaching, service, programs, and research Bradford Woods provides. For over 50 years Bradford Woods has been providing recreational, educational, and leadership development opportunities to youth and adults locally, nationally, and globally.
Job Summary
The Professional Outdoor Instructor is a seasonal (3-months contract) or part-time position that will work closely on the day-to-day running of day or residential outdoor education programming.
Department Specific Responsibilities
Instructs and facilitates groups of people in mostly outdoor spaces on the Bradford Woods property.
Plans and prepares for groups based on a set schedule that is given 1-2 weeks prior to a program. Plans out and facilitate lesson plans or Adventure Education. Other programming will include campfires, night experiences, recreations, and supporting mealtimes with students.
Responsible for the overall safety and well-being of the individual group assigned including understanding Bradford Woods Policies/Procedures, Emergency Action Plan including writing internal incident reports as needed, adhering to appropriate radio use, and maintaining a general knowledge of trails including property boundaries.
Qualifications
EDUCATION
Required
High school diploma or equivalent (such as HSED or GED)
Preferred
Working towards a University degree in outdoor, experiential, therapeutic recreation, education, or related field
WORK EXPERIENCE
Required
Experience hiking, backpacking, caving, canoeing, climbing, and observation of the natural environment and stopping for teachable moments in a camp setting
Experience facilitating personal and group development through initiatives and low/high challenge course events
Experience teaching environmental education
Experience working with both youth and adults in a learning environment, and working with people with physical and developmental disabilities
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES
Preferred
Wilderness First Aid
CPR/AED for the professional rescuer
Lifeguard
SKILLS
Required
Ability to effectively communicate and exchange information
Ability and desire to energetically teach, inspire and motivate people from all walks of life
Outdoor skills including hiking, backpacking, caving, canoeing, climbing, and interpretation
Ability and willingness to learn and master designated program areas
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment for an extended time that can be emotionally and physically demanding
Ability and willingness to serve others, be a team player, and take on leadership roles and responsibilities
Working Conditions / Demands
The role requires the ability to work in a varied weather environment that may include extreme heat and cold, and other adverse weather conditions. The role also requires the ability to move on flat ground, hills, slopes, and uneven terrain. The person in this role must be able to move items up to 25 pounds multiple times per shift, and will be expected to work long hours and some weekends.
Additional Information
Seasonal staff may choose to live in shared housing on the Bradford Woods Property. Housing on the Bradford Woods Property would be provided for hourly staff if needed.
POI's are not responsible for staying in cabins with participants.
In the questionnaire section of your application, please choose whether you would prefer to work as part-time staff or as seasonal staff.
Work Location
Martinsville, Indiana
Work Hours
Both seasonal and part-time staff will work any time between 7:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m.
Part-time staff positions may work up to 29 hours per week.
Shift times vary according to business needs.
Management reserves the right to adjust work hours to accommodate special events.
Benefits Overview
For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including:
Multiple plan options for medical insurance
Dental insurance
Health Savings Account with generous IU contribution
Life insurance, LTD, and AD&D options
Base retirement plan contribution from IU, subject to vesting
Additional supplemental retirement plan options
Tuition benefit for IU classes
10 paid holidays per year
Generous Paid Time Off
Paid Parental Leave
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Learn more about our benefits by reviewing our online Benefits Brochure.
Job Classification
Career Level: Part Time Employee
FLSA: Nonexempt
Job Function: Part Time Employee
Job Family: Part Time Employee
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This posting is scheduled to close at 11:59 pm EST on the advertised Close Date. This posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University, but will remain open for a minimum of 5 business days. To guarantee full consideration, please submit your application within 5 business days of the Posted Date.
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