Wildlife instructor

Role description for wildlife instructor

Provide wildlife instruction opportunities using the National 4-H curriculum and other credible resources as provided
Complete the Minnesota 4-H Shooting Sports and Wildlife Leader Certification in the Wildlife Discipline
Promote opportunities, track and give accountability to youth participants to complete their wildlife hours required for participation at the Minnesota 4-H State Shoot event
Coordinate activities with the county Shooting Sports Coordinator and/or Extension Educator
Network and recruit additional guest instructors to support wildlife learning
Organize and manage supplies and materials for lessons
Recruit members and parents to grow and support the program
Attend meetings and activities and encourage members to do the same
Encourage and support youth to improve practice, track progress records, and show their learning in public ways.

Create a safe, consistent, and positive environment for learning around wildlife, outdoor education and natural environments

An individual with a passion for outdoor environments and youth development
Individuals with strong leadership, organizational, management, and communication skills
Someone with a sincere interest in teaching and sharing knowledge and skills with youth in an educational setting

Training to support knowledge and skill development including skills-based training in managing shooting sports and wildlife activities

Learn more about the Shooting Sports & Wildlife program on our public website.

Nicole Pokorney, Outdoor Adventures Director, pokorney@umn.edu, 507-259-4648

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