Clemson University’s Youth Learning Institute Summerton, South Carolina

Title:  Outdoor Education Instructor/Naturalist

Work Dates: January 2014 – May 2014 (summer opportunities available)

Location:  Summerton

Description:

The program combines a unique opportunity to work in varied curriculums and educate children in natural resources and forensic sciences. This particular position takes place at one of our sites called R.M. Cooper

4-H Leadership Center in Summerton, SC where we teach our Teaching KATE (natural resources), E-Tech and LEAD programs.

Teaching Kids About The Environment (KATE) features academically based, hands-on exploration of forestry, soils, water ecology, and wildlife resources. Developed by YLI and the coalition for Natural Resources, the program is endorsed by the S.C. Department of Education. Teaching KATE is held at Camp Bob Cooper located in Summerton, SC.

The Leadership Education through Adventure and Discovery (LEAD) program combines experiential science and natural resources studies with adventure and leadership activities. Customized team-building activities include climbing, zip lining, canoeing and hiking. LEAD is held at Camp Bob Cooper located in Summerton, SC.

E-TECH combines environmental science with technology as students learn about soil, water, birding and forestry and then use digital cameras, global positioning systems, computers and various software applications to research and demonstrate what they’ve learned. E-TECH is held at Camp Bob Cooper located in Summerton, SC.

Each spring, rowing teams and their coaches travel across the United States to train at R.M. Cooper Leadership center for Spring Crew Training. With Camp Bob Cooper’s relaxing setting and athletic equipment, crew team members, as well as their coaches are able to go through training successfully, without any distractions. Instructors will work with teams during their stay at Camp Bob Cooper taking care of programming needs, facility needs, and other necessary tasks.

Principle Duties:

·       Regularly teach at least two curriculum components in the field study programs

·       Lead students in daily program activities (wake-up, flagpole, meals, canteen, and campfire).

·       Be actively involved in all program activities, leading and participating in evening recreational and instructional times as scheduled.

·       Assist with routine clean up and set up of program areas.

·       Coordinate logistical efforts for Crew Season and other necessary tasks

·       Perform direct supervision of children while involved with activities.

·       Facilitate groups utilizing adventure activities.

Qualifications:

·       BA or BS in Environmental Education, Natural Sciences, Forestry, Geology, Education,

·       Must have the patience, understanding, flexibility, and a lot of energy.

·       Must demonstrate teaching skills and the ability to implement creative “hands on” teaching methods.

·       Must be willing to sacrifice, adapt and work hard as part of a team pursuing an objective.

·       Must be physically able to perform the tasks required to teach outdoors.

·       Must be willing to work long hours.

Pay Scale:

Twice a month pay of $550-$600 plus room, board, and a sickness/accidental insurance plan.

Contact:  You can send resumes to Shannon Repokis by email at repokis@clemson.edu

Clemson University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any individual or group of individuals on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status or genetic information.

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