Outdoor Education Naturalist
Description
Job Summary: The Naturalist is responsible for teaching and maintaining the safety of 10-15 students while exploring themes of environment, history, and community in the Marin Headlands. The Naturalist is expected to participate in a paid training, including observation of others while in the field, and develop an environmentally-based curriculum that emphasizes outdoor and cooperative activities for students grades K-12, from a variety of socio-economic, cultural, geographic, and educational backgrounds. This may take place in our Outdoor Education, Hands-On Science or year-long, in school programs. Individual programs run from 1-5 days and Naturalists must be available for the length of a school’s stay. The position requires the physical ability to participate in strenuous activities, the knowledge and skill to lead and educate, and the ability to exercise a supervisory or disciplinary relationship over minors.
Skills and Requirements
Qualifications:
• At least 15 units in recreation, education, natural sciences, or a related field. A Baccalaureate degree is desirable, but not required.
• One (1) year experience working with children, preferably in outdoor or environmental education.
• Current First Aid certifications.
• The physical, visual, and auditory capabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
• The ability to work flexible hours, including nights and some weekends.
• Available for Part-Time work (20-25 hours/week), or an On-Call basis November 1st through June 2011.
Time Commitment
On Call
Compensation Type
Hourly
Location(s)
- Point Bonita
Contact Information
Kyyio Cecil-Raditz: 415-331-9622
Application Instructions
Email cover letter and resume to Kyyio Cecil-Raditz: kcecil-raditz@ymcasf.org