Evening Outdoor Education Instructor | Campfire Host, Games Leader & Drama Coach
Get Paid to Entertain, Inspire, and Create Unforgettable Adventures!
Are you the person who naturally takes charge of the campfire, loves making people laugh, enjoys performing, or thrives leading games and activities?
Outdoor University at Allaso Ranch is looking for enthusiastic, outgoing, and creative Evening Outdoor Education Instructors to help create the most memorable part of our students' overnight adventure.
If you enjoy acting, storytelling, youth programs, recreation, camp life, theater, sports, or simply bringing excitement wherever you go, this could be the perfect part-time job for you.
Every evening is different. Every evening is an adventure.
What You'll Do
You'll lead exciting evening activities for 5th-grade students visiting Allaso Ranch, creating experiences they'll remember for years.
Campfire Host
- Lead high-energy campfires filled with songs, skits, games, and laughter.
- Keep students engaged while creating an encouraging and welcoming atmosphere.
- Be the emcee who brings everyone together.
Mystery Theater & Interactive Drama
- Guide students through hilarious mystery adventures where they become part of the story.
- Use improvisation, storytelling, and creativity to keep every performance fresh and engaging.
- Encourage participation from even the shyest students.
Nature at Night
- Lead evening hikes beneath the stars.
- Introduce students to constellations, nocturnal wildlife, and the wonders of the nighttime forest.
- Inspire curiosity about the natural world.
Evening Recreation
- Organize energetic outdoor games including Archery Tag, sand volleyball, basketball, and other team activities.
- Encourage teamwork, sportsmanship, and plenty of laughter.
Student Talent Show
- Cheer on student performers while hosting an exciting and supportive talent show.
- Help every student feel confident enough to participate and have fun.
We're Looking For People Who
- Love working with kids
- Have an outgoing, positive personality
- Enjoy performing, storytelling, acting, or public speaking
- Can confidently lead groups with energy and enthusiasm
- Love being outdoors
- Are dependable, encouraging, and team-oriented
- Bring creativity and a sense of humor to everything they do
Experience working in education, camps, recreation, youth ministry, theater, parks, sports, or with children is a plus—but no previous outdoor education experience is required.
We provide all the training and curriculum.
Why You'll Love This Job
✔ Get paid to have fun
✔ Spend your evenings outdoors instead of behind a desk
✔ Make a lasting impact on students
✔ Work with an energetic, encouraging team
✔ Build leadership, communication, and public speaking skills
✔ Every night is different.
✔ Enjoy beautiful East Texas sunsets, campfires, and the outdoors as part of your workday
Position Details
- Part-time, seasonal position
- Primarily afternoon and evening hours
- Fall season: September through December
- Spring season: March through May
- Located at Allaso Ranch in Hawkins, Texas
- Paid training provided
This position is an excellent fit for:
- College students
- Theater and performing arts students
- Recreation majors
- Education majors
- Youth pastors and ministry leaders
- Camp counselors
- Coaches
- Substitute or retired teachers
- Outdoor enthusiasts
- Anyone who loves encouraging and entertaining kids
Turn Ordinary Evenings into Extraordinary Memories
Some people work under fluorescent lights.
You'll work beneath the stars.
If you're ready to lead campfires, inspire confidence, create laughter, and help students discover the joy of the outdoors, we'd love to meet you.
Apply today and become part of the Outdoor University team at Allaso Ranch—where every evening is an adventure waiting to happen!
Call 903-769-7300 for more information.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $14.00 - $15.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
Work Location: In person
