Challenge Course Instructor (Part-Time)

Position Description

Come join our close-knit community of passionate outdoor educators as a challenge Course Instructor. You will facilitate day programs at our Challenge Course in McLaren Park, San Francisco with Bay Area youth (grades 6-12) and community members. You’ll plan the flow of the day, set up and break down the challenge course, and safely facilitate students through high & low ropes elements, ground games, and team-building activities. We’ll teach you how to deliver programs that instill courage, teamwork, confidence, and self-awareness in our participants. Make a difference in the Bay Area as we get folks outside and build community together!

Compensation & Schedule (Part-Time)

• Starting wage is $23.11/hr with opportunities to promote to lead positions
• This is a part-time, non-exempt, hourly position, typically 2.5-3 days a week (~20 hrs/week)
• Position dates are Jan 27 – November 7, 2025 with opportunities to return for the next year’s season
• • Paid Training: 8 hrs/day Mon-Fri, Jan 27 – Feb 7, 2025
  • Program Season: Monday-Friday, Feb 11 – Nov 7 2025. Staff meet for a half day on Mondays. Student programs run Tuesday-Friday (with occasional Saturday program), 8am-4pm.
  • There is also an unpaid summer break of programs from June 9-13 & July 28-August 1, 2025.
  • Availability of work is dependent on the number of booked programs.

Benefits (Part-Time)

• Paid Time Off – Accrue 1 hour for every 13 hrs worked
• Unpaid Time Off – Employees can accrue up to 80 hours of unpaid time off each year
• OBCA contributes to San Francisco’s City Option Medical Reimbursement. This is a benefit within the SF City Option program. Funds in an SF MRA can be used to reimburse you, your spouse or domestic partner, and your dependents for eligible health care expenses.
• 401K (with 3% employer match) after 1-year of employment
• Pro Deals (the opportunity to purchase outdoor gear at discounted rates)
• Free youth development training, professional development funds, and recertification reimbursements
• Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP), free of charge for staff and family members
• All required training is paid

Location

Most program days take place at the McLaren Park Ropes Course in southeast San Francisco.