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Outdoor education jobs in America.

What's involved in an outdoor education job in America?
"I spent my first summer at camp as an outdoor education instructor. I. When I arrived at camp I completed a 4 day program-specific training course to prepare me for the summer ahead.
As an outdoor education instructor, I had the opportunity to teach a variety of fun activities. From high/low ropes, to mountain biking and extreme zip lines, I did it all! I spent my summer in the trees helping campers conquer their fear of heights, explore new activities and push themselves out of their comfort zone." - Sian

Why should I work in outdoor education at summer camp?
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Vaša dokonalá letná práca.
Vytvorte si svoj životopis.
Pracovné miesta v letných táboroch sú skvelým staviteľom životopisov pre akúkoľvek kariéru, ktorú môžete venovať.
Výučba aktivít detí v tábore je skvelou alternatívou k tradičnej letnej práci doma. Rozvíjate svoje vodcovské schopnosti, vďaka čomu budete skvelým kandidátom na budúce pracovné príležitosti.
Rozvíjajte svoje zručnosti.
Letný tábor je najlepším staviteľom zručností.
Nielenže sa naučíte tvrdé zručnosti súvisiace s vašou aktivitou, ale vďaka tomu, čo budete robiť vo svojom každodennom živote, rozvíjate celý rad mäkkých zručností.
Budete si vybudovať tímovú prácu, komunikáciu, riešenie problémov, kreativitu a odolnosť, a to všetko počas celého leta.
Urobte dopad.
Nie je prehnané povedať, že zmeníte životy.
Letný tábor je miestom, kde sa odohráva mágia. Či už ide o táborníkov, ktorí prekonávajú obavy, alebo nájdu novú aktivitu, ktorá ich zavedie na novú životnú cestu, okamihy sa dejú takmer hodinu. A budete prední a v strede toho.
FAQs
You should talk about your ability level and any relevant previous experience in as much detail as possible. If you can get qualifications or experience before you go this will make you stand out from the crowd. Why not head to your local outdoor activity center to seek out opportunities to gain qualifications or experience before you go?
As outdoor education covers numerous activities, campers will have a varied range of abilities. From first time climbers to confident mountain bikers, you'll be part of a team of staff who adjust each session to accommodate all levels and abilities. There is usually an outdoor education department head who will allocate you to a specific activity or area for each period.
On the skills section of your Camp Leaders profile, be sure to select a range of outdoor education skills. Climbing, low ropes, high ropes and mountain biking are just a few examples of skills that will be beneficial as an outdoor education instructor. Be sure to go into detail about what you will bring to the role and give examples of lesson plans or activities that you'd like to lead. Talk about your current experience level, mentioning any relevant qualifications if you have them.