After-School Instructor Sahale Outdoors Tacoma, WA Job Details Part-time $18 - $20 an hour 3 hours ago Benefits Paid training Qualifications Teamwork Environmental education Experience working with middle schoolers Working with students Environmental interpretation Full Job Description About Sahale Outdoors Sahale Outdoors believes every young person deserves the opportunity to belong, learn, and explore. Through hands-on outdoor experiences, nature art, environmental education, and adventure, we help youth build confidence, creativity, resilience, and meaningful connections with the natural world. Position Overview We're looking for enthusiastic, dependable instructors who enjoy working with elementary and middle school youth in fun, active environments. This is an excellent opportunity for college students, educators, retirees, outdoor enthusiasts, artists, or anyone looking for meaningful part-time work while making a difference in their community. Instructors will lead engaging after-school programs at Tacoma Public Schools through our Beyond the Bell program and facilitate the exciting weekly Friday Adventure Club. Program Schedule Each week instructors will lead: 2 days of Nature Art programming (nature crafts, environmental art, creative exploration, seasonal projects) 2 days of Outdoor Adventure programming (nature games, hiking and exploration, wood carving, outdoor skills, environmental discovery) Friday Adventure Club (outdoor adventures in local parks and natural areas, field experiences, hands-on environmental education, adventure-based recreation) Responsibilities Create a safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment for all youth. Lead engaging nature-based lessons and activities. Supervise participants during indoor and outdoor programming. Encourage teamwork, curiosity, creativity, and confidence. Maintain positive communication with school staff and families. Follow Sahale Outdoors' safety policies and emergency procedures. Assist with activity setup, cleanup, and equipment organization. Serve as a positive role model for youth.

Qualifications Preferred candidates will have:

Experience working with children or youth. A passion for nature, art, education, or outdoor recreation. Strong communication and leadership skills. Reliability and punctuality. Ability to work outdoors in a variety of weather conditions. Ability to pass a Washington State background check. The following are a plus, but not required: CPR/First Aid certification Experience teaching art, environmental education, recreation, or outdoor skills Education coursework or teaching experience Bilingual abilities Physical Requirements Walk, hike, and actively participate in outdoor activities. Lift and carry program supplies (up to 30 lbs.). Work both indoors and outdoors throughout the school year. Why You'll Love This Job Flexible part-time schedule that works well with school or another job. Spend your afternoons outdoors making a positive impact. Paid training and ongoing support. Be part of an organization passionate about connecting youth with nature. Every day is different, creative, and fun. If you believe children thrive through adventure, creativity, and time outdoors, we'd love to have you join the Sahale Outdoors team. Sahale Outdoors is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and participants.

Pay:

$18.00 - $20.00 per hour Application Question(s): If you could introduce one outdoor experience to every child in Tacoma, what would it be and why? Please list three references along with their phone number and email address. (one personal, two professional). If this section is not completed, we will not review your application.

Work Location:

In person