Outdoor-Education Center Manager

at  Los Angeles Unified School District

EDUCATION:

• Graduation from a recognized college or university with a bachelor’s degree, preferably with a major in elementary education, natural sciences, environmental education, conservation, or forestry.
• Additional experience conducting outdoor and environmental education programs may be substituted on a year-for-year basis provided that the requirement of a high school diploma or equivalent is met.

EXPERIENCE:

• Two years of experience supervising outdoor and environmental education programs.

JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

An Outdoor-Education Center Manager supervises the physical operations and coordinates the instructional program of an outdoor education center.

TYPICAL DUTIES:

• Supervises the operations of an outdoor-education center by:
• Assisting the certificated Coordinator, Outdoor Education, in creating, organizing, planning, implementing, and evaluating the effectiveness of the outdoor-education program.
• Managing the operation of a center, including the maintenance of facilities, care and safety of students and staff, security of grounds and buildings, problem resolution and guidance during emergency situations.
• Preparing agendas and conducting training sessions for staff.
• Conducting orientation meetings for school site administrators, classroom teachers, parents, and students.
• Supervising and participating in the preparation and review of reports related to payroll, store sales, student-body fund deposits, food services, accidents, incidents, and illnesses.
• Conducting emergency drills, performing inspections of the center, and evaluating safety procedures.
• Providing basic first aid, and seeking medical aid for students, when necessary.
• Assisting the certificated Coordinator, Outdoor Education, in coordinating operations with maintenance personnel and representatives of other agencies, such as the U. S. Forest Service, County Health Department, and Department of Fish and Game.
• Organizing and supervising campfire and evening programs.
• Coordinating maintenance and food service activities with department personnel.
• Operating office machines, including personal computers, to create materials, such as presentations, newsletters and reports.
• Maintaining positive relations with District and non-District partners such as foundations, universities, and community based organizations.
• Supervising the opening and closing of the center.
• Transports luggage, food, supplies, and other items, and may drive a truck, as needed.
• Supervises the care and feeding of animals.
• Supervises students swimming, and acts as a lifeguard during recreational swim periods, as needed.
• Performs related duties as assigned.
  NOTE: This is not an exhaustive list of the responsibilities of this position. For a comprehensive list of duties performed in these classifications, please visit: https://bit.ly/3YqrrY7