Camp Woodie Leopold Instructor

Working at Camp Leopold or Camp Woodie means making a real impact while doing work that matters. Staff spend their days outdoors inspiring kids to explore nature, learn conservation, and build confidence through hands-on experiences. It’s a fun, high-energy environment with a strong team culture, meaningful leadership opportunities, and skills that carry into careers in education, conservation, and beyond. If you want a job that’s active, purpose-driven, and genuinely rewarding, camp is the place to be.

Job Overview

Leopold Instructors at Camp Woodie are key to delivering engaging Leopold classes and serving as secondary caregivers for our campers. They are responsible for designing, teaching, and coordinating these classes, ensuring that each session is educational and enjoyable. In addition to leading the Leopold classes, Leopold Instructors play a vital role in guiding campers through their personal growth and skill development, fostering a supportive and enriching environment that enhances both their outdoor experience and personal development.

Minimum Requirements

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Currently certified or willing to become certified in First Aid/CPR before the summer (certification will be provided if needed).
• Successfully complete staff training prior to the start of camp.
• Observe camper behaviors, assess appropriateness, apply effective management techniques, and enforce safety and emergency procedures.
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills and integrity; ability to interact effectively with people at all levels.
• Take initiative, be flexible, use sound judgment, and work harmoniously with others.
• Lead, plan, organize, and implement program activities.
• Exhibit strong communication, organizational, and human relations skills.
• Willingness to work with diverse populations.
• Exemplify the values of “Respect Yourself, Respect Others, and Respect Camp Woodie.”

Education and Experience:

• Currently working towards a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be at least 18 years old

Physical Requirements:

• Lead and participate in recreational activities which may include running, throwing, kicking & shooting
• Visual and auditory ability to identify and respond to environmental weather and program threats, as well as maintaining constant supervision of campers, staff, and volunteers 
• Ability to lift and/or maneuver weights of up to 35lbs
• Physical ability to respond to emergency situations and follow procedures.
• Endurance including:  prolonged standing, bending, stooping, walking long distances, hiking, climbing, and stretching
• Requires hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity to manipulate outdoor equipment and camp activities
• Requires daily exposure to the sun, heat, insect and animals