What are the responsibilities and job description for the Future Naturalist Instructor position at Athletes Global?
Athletes Global organization is dedicated to helping youth, families, and communities worldwide. We teach leadership skills through transformational and innovative services that will help, empower people to be self-reliant and successful.
We are seeking a part-time, experienced Future Naturalist Instructor to lead our field trips and provide natural history education for students and parents. The ideal candidate will have a passion for nature, love of the outdoors, and an interest in ecology, conservation, and natural history.
Participants Will LEARN:
- Insect Life Cycle
- Physiology and dynamics of common insects
- Relationships of living organisms and their environment
- Hands on interactive nature activities
- The science of horticulture, zoology and More!
Our Future Naturalist Instructor will explore the different categories of science related to horticulture, and zoology. The ecosystem of plants and insects: identification of common species and their functions in balancing an environment. Participate in a scavenger hunt, make a collection complete with actual species and with their drawings!
Experience:
- Lead trips and activities that promote nature education and provide opportunities for students to learn about the natural world.
- Provide natural history education for students and parents.
- Perform regular monitoring of the field trip site(s) to ensure they remain healthy and safe.
- Assist with maintaining the health of the surrounding land. (For example, removing trash or replacing plants as needed.)
- Maintain a clean, orderly site by cleaning up after students, maintaining a stocked supply of food and supplies, maintaining a clean vehicle, and following all safety procedures.
- Maintain communication with parents to ensure their child is learning in a way that supports their interests and needs.
- Communicate with colleagues regularly to ensure trip success.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent work experience.
- Experience leading outdoor programs including hiking, camping, kayaking, canoeing, etc. preferred.
- Experience working outdoors in all weather condition
Schedule
- Location 1: Austin Parks & Recreation 2913 Northland Drive
- Start Date: 1/14/25
- End Date: 1/30/25
- Days: Tuesdays and Thursdays
- Time: 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm
- Days: Monday and Thursday
- Location 2: Austin Parks & Recreation 2608 Gonzales St. Austin, TX 78702
- Start Date: 2/4/2025
- End Date: 2/20/2025
- Days: Tuesdays and Thursdays
- Time: 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm
