Camp Highland

Program Director

Program Description: Camp Highland Outdoor Science School is nestled on 900 private acres in the chaparral foothills near peaceful Cherry Valley, California. At an elevation of 3100 Feet, we are surrounded by San Jacinto and San Gorgonio, the two highest mountains in Southern California. Camp Highland Outdoor Science School is located at Highland Springs Resort, a California Historic Landmark. Our 3 to 5 day programs provide students with the opportunity to explore nature with our dedicated staff and to take advantage of our diverse curriculum.

Students spend their nights in one of our comfortable cabins. Each cabin has a heater/air conditioner and holds between 15 and 20 students, though we typically use them for 10-15 students. One of our instructors stays in each cabin and facilitates a warm, supportive environment. Students will play games, create arts and crafts projects, and participate in night activities with their cabin group. During the day, students spend their time in our beautiful classrooms. All of our classrooms are furnished with natural grass floors, large skylights, natural wood finishing, and large windows with amazing views. Ahh... the advantages of learning outside!

We have miles and miles of incredible hiking trails at our disposal. The diversity of our "backcountry" is amazing. From the plush, green riparian ecosystem of Smith Creek to the dry chaparral of our hills to our 1000 year-old oak tree, there are endless opportunities to explore in our backyard. One of the luxuries of being located at a resort is the food! The same kitchen staff that prepares and serves deluxe meals for professional groups on the weekends helps us during the week. We eat buffet-style in the resort's dining facilities, and eat nutritious, balanced meals. Vegetarians, allergies, and other diet concerns can all be accommodated with advance notice.

Job Description: This position maintains the relationship between CHOSS Staff and visiting-schools (teachers and students), as well as between Staff and CHOSS administration.

Specific duties for this position include but are not limited tothe following:

  1. Develop a wide-range of applied-learning curriculum (i.e. responsible for the maintenance and development of Program Information/Teaching Binders, adding new activities, and constantly building our curriculum database).
  2. Implement curriculum and program-enhancing ideas in conjunction with the ideas of the Site
    Director.
  3. Responsible for Hiring and Training CHOSS Staff members.
  4. Develop a professional and dedicated staff of outdoor educators.
  5. Maintain a positive work-environment for CHOSS outdoor educators (i.e. assist with staff housing issues, provide and continuously improve teaching resources, and provide feedback and evaluate staff performance).
  6. Supervision of the camp facilities (maintain a safe environment for clients—cabins, adventure activities, trails, resort grounds, etc.).
  7. Supervise the Administrative Medic position and coordinates the duties of this position as deemed necessary by the Administrative Team.

Program Type: Residential
Job Duration: Year Round, School Year, Seasonal, Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer
Job Status: Full-Time, Permanent

Qualifications: Minimum

Desired

Salary: $25,000 - $30,000/year plus bonuses
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vacation
Description of Benefits: Medical/Dental Insurance 50/50 1st year, 80/20 2nd yr, 2 weeks paid vacation
Housing: Provided During Program only
Meals: Provided During Program Only

Deadline for Application: open until filled
Start Date / Job Period: January 12, 2009 - June 30, 2009
Application Procedure: email/fax resume to andrew@welsamerica.com / (951) 769-6463

Contact: Andrew Yoon (General Manager)
Address: 10600 Highland Springs Ave Cherry Valley, CA 92223
Phone: (951) 769-1113 / (201) 575-1850
Fax: (951) 769-6463
e-mail: andrewwelsamerica.com
Website: www.camphighland.net