Outdoor Youth Instructor (LEAP Summer Program - Seattle) Job at Thoughts Cost, Seattle, WA

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  • Thoughts Cost
  • Seattle, WA

Job Description

Seasonal | July 1 – August 1, 2025
Location: Seattle, WA + local parks (travel required)
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Team: 2 Instructors + 1 Youth Mentor + Program Director

About the Program

LEAP (Leadership, Environment, Adventure Program) is a free summer program for Black youth ages 14–19 in Seattle. For 5 weeks, youth hike, build leadership and survival skills, connect with cultural history, and launch business ideas — all grounded in community and nature.

We meet in South Seattle but operate in parks, farms, forests, and outdoor classrooms across King County.

Who We’re Looking For

You’re a passionate educator or youth leader who:

  • Can teach in a park, not just a classroom

  • Enjoys walking, hiking, and being in the elements

  • Is excited to guide Black youth through bold, real-world learning

  • Has the presence, patience, and purpose to lead both group discussion and wilderness trail time

This is a physical, creative, relationship-based job. It’s not a desk role. It’s a leadership role in motion.

What You’ll Do

  • Co-lead a group of ~20 youth in daily programming

  • Hike 2–3 times a week (urban trails + regional hikes)

  • Facilitate workshops on leadership, outdoor skills, business, and cultural identity

  • Help lead a 2-day overnight camping trip (July 16–17)

  • Supervise and support youth during field trips and guest visits

  • Guide journaling, discussion, and team reflection

  • Create a safe, fun, structured, and liberating space

  • Support youth with IEPs, learning differences, or social-emotional needs

  • Model accountability, respect, and joy

Minimum Qualifications

  • At least 1–2 years experience working with teens in educational or outdoor settings

  • Comfortable with hiking, long outdoor days, and summer heat

  • Strong group leadership and communication skills

  • Commitment to racial justice, education equity, and youth empowerment

  • Available for the full program: July 1 – August 1, 2025

Note: All instructors are required to attend a virtual planning meeting over Zoom in mid to late June (date TBD, between June 17–24). This will cover roles, logistics, and final prep.

Preferred Qualifications (Not Required)

  • Experience in outdoor education, youth development, or social-emotional learning

  • CPR/First Aid certification

  • Familiarity with South Seattle parks and youth-serving organizations

  • Background in entrepreneurship, environmental education, or land stewardship

Compensation

$4,500 – $5,500 total stipend , depending on experience and role responsibilities.
This amount covers all 5 weeks of programming, including the required overnight camping trip and pre-program planning meeting.

Job Tags

Contract work, Summer work, Seasonal work, Local area, Remote job, Night shift, Monday to Friday,

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