IMPORTANT: This Advertiser has requested that applicants MUST be National Residents / Valid Work Permit-holders. Other applicants need not apply.
Primary responsibilities include delivering outdoor education programs for middle school and high school students at The Island School/Cape Eleuthera Institute and supporting university courses that come through, as well as running an 8-week gap year program. This is a leadership role that includes: organizing logistics, orientating participants to their surroundings, teaching fish identification and basic marine ecology courses, touring the island, snorkeling, creating morning exercise programs, sea kayaking, community outreach, camping, enforcing rules, dorm duties, and monitoring the well being of students and their chaperones/instructors. All team members also help to design, create, and maintain program curriculum and resources.
Secondary responsibilities may include assisting with research and work projects at CEI. Research opportunities may include, but are not limited to: cobia aquaculture, aquaponics, sharks, bonefish, lionfish, and patch reefs. This position requires the ability to work long hours with a close-knit group of peers.
Start Date: Start Date: Feb 1, 2012
Skills:
Advanced Degree in education, marine biology, environmental science or related field or minimum of 3 years experience as environmental or outdoor educator
Wilderness First Responder, CPR, WAFA or Lifeguard certifications preferred
Demonstrated ability swimming and snorkeling
Boat driving and operation experience
Familiarity with marine ecosystems, marine biology, environmental science, or sustainable systems
Desire to live in a small, remote place and a “can-do” attitude to address challenges and opportunities of such a place
Experience leading kayak expeditions
Additional Desired Skills
SCUBA certified, preferably a Divemaster
Coral and reef fish identification
Background in biology/ecology
Experience with planning and leading small expeditions for sea kayaking, beach camping, and snorkeling.
Desire to work with children and adults of all ages
Experience teaching/supervising students in an environmental setting
Ability to live on a green sustainable campus without regular access to "city life” amenities
Compensation:
Salary is commensurate with experience and includes room and board and medical insurance. A minimum one-year commitment is required with longer-term career opportunities. Typical working hours are Monday-Friday 7:00 am-4:00 pm and Saturday 9:00 am-Noon (with exceptions for multi-day programs, special academic rotations at The Island School, Summer Term, and other common schedule changes). Vacation and sick allowance is 20 days total, not to be taken all at once. Professional development opportunities are also available.
Application:
Submit your resume, cover letter and list of three character references by January 25, 2012 to the following email address: 9ad8+6798@app.catchthebest.com. Please address application to Aaron Shultz and Karen Knight
