Canoe Science Camp Field Instructor

Starting hourly wage: $18.00/per hour +DOE

This is a full-time, temporary position from May 29, 2025 - July 16, 2025 (with the week of July 4th off).

Job Summary

Conduct outdoor education programming focused on field science and responsible recreation, specifically at Lake Lowell Park in Nampa and the adjacent Deer Flat National Wildlife Refuge. Canoe Science Camp Program staff serve as field instructors and canoe guides for summer Canoe Science Camps at Lake Lowell Park in Nampa. Work is conducted in an outdoor setting, teaching children about hydrology, ecology, environmental science, biology, local history, boating with an emphasis on paddle sports, boating safety, recreation, and assisting with curriculum design and program logistics.

Key Responsibilities:

· Outdoor Education

o Teach and supervise groups of children at Lake Lowell

o Provide instruction in outdoor recreation skills, including hiking, canoeing, and Leave No Trace principles

o Provide outdoor science education, design and teach lessons focused on STEM topics including but not limited to hydrology, ecology, biology, and environmental science

· Outdoor Programming

o Manage program logistics, including daily set-up, check in, and check out of participants, and care and storage of program equipment

o Assist Parks staff in program design, planning, and preparation

o Prepare and deliver science, and recreation based outdoor programming to groups of children at Lake Lowell

o Maintain risk management and safety for program participants

· Other Duties

o Performs all work duties and activities following County policies, procedures, and safety practices

o All other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Skills and Abilities

· Ability to walk, stand, bend, stoop, kneel, climb, swim, paddle, and right a recreational canoe in a sometimes-repetitive motion for up to six (6) consecutive hours

· Lesson planning, curriculum design, and educational programming

· Skilled in working with children in an outdoor setting

· Ability to provide canoe instruction to groups of children

Special Qualifications

· Current CPR/First Aid/AED Certification or ability to obtain certification required

· Must successfully complete a background investigation

Education and Experience

· High school diploma or GED equivalency required

· Experience working in outdoor education, natural resources, environmental sciences, biology or related field

· Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the work

Essential Physical Abilities

· Clear speech with or without an accommodation, to effectively convey detailed or important instructions or ideas accurately, loudly and/or quickly

· Sufficient clarity of hearing with or without reasonable accommodation to enable the employee to hear average or normal conversations and receive ordinary information

· Visual acuity, with or without an accommodation, to read instructions, review, and organize documents

· Requires sufficient personal mobility and physical reflexes, which permit the employee to function in a primarily outdoor environment to accomplish tasks

· Ability to lift 50 lbs, walk and/or run up to 2 miles

Disclaimer:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the primary job responsibilities satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodation. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being assigned to this job. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of individuals in the job. This job description is not an employment agreement and/or an expressed or implied employment contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice.

Canyon County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions related to recruitment and selection are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.