Wilderness Expedition Instructors 

       

Education Job Description

Thompson Island Outward Bound (TIOB) is hiring qualified wilderness instructors to lead courses this summer season. We are looking for dedicated trip leaders who possess a great attitude, fantastic work ethic, strong communication skills and an enthusiastic personality. TIOB runs programs sailing and sea kayaking in Boston Harbor, and along the coast to Cape Ann and beyond. Our backpacking and canoeing programs are run out of Pike, New Hampshire (Haverhill area) near Mt. Moosilauke and explore the upper reaches of the Connecticut River and the northern White Mountains. Our programs include:

·         Connecting with Courage (12-14 year old girls)

·         Passages (12-14 year old boys)

·         Environmental Expeditions (13-17 year old boys and girls)

·         Intercept (an intervention trip for 14-17 year olds)

 Course elements include:

·         12-14 day Sail & High Ropes Course

·         14-22 day Canoe, Backpack & Rock Climbing

·         10 day backpack & Rock Climbing

·         12 day Sea Kayak & High Ropes Course

LEAD INSTRUCTOR

Qualifications:

Responsibilities:

·         Plan and lead wilderness expeditions for youth; inspire young people and change their outlook on life and their potential to be leaders in their communities

·         Maintain safety of the students in the field.

·         Teach program specific curriculum

·         Mentor assistant instructors & interns.

Requirements:

·         Competence in a wide range of outdoor skills and challenge course activities.

·         High standard of moral character and a desire to lead meaningful, challenging wilderness expeditions. 

·         A high level of comfort living out of a backpack for 2 weeks at a time- including modeling Leave No Trace and low-impact camping skills.

·         Knowledge of group dynamics and diversity issues.

·         Certified Wilderness First Responder or higher and CPR.

·         Strong desire to help teens develop in the outdoors.

·         Minimum age of 21

·         Understanding of Outward Bound philosophy and methodologies

Benefits:

·         Competitive instructor salary

·         Training and certification from Outward Bound, a recognized leader in outdoor programming in the US and around the world (36+ countries)

·         Pro-Deal Discounts, discounted wilderness medical trainings as well professional development opportunities.

·         Housing and partial board provided (only a quick ferry ride to Downtown Boston)

·         A fun, beautiful place to work with a great support team!

·         Opportunity to sail, kayak, backpack and canoe through some of the most beautiful areas of New England

·         Worker's compensation insurance, optional health benefits

Availability/Job Start Date:

Training begins May 21, 2008. Courses run June 19 – August 25, 2008.

To Apply:

• 1.Send resume and cover letter to the Staffing Department at staffing@thompsonisland.org
• 2.Download and complete the application and reference forms found on the Thompson Island Outward Bound Website www.thompsonisland.org under the “Field Positions” page of this Web site
• 3.Mail to:
   Staffing Coordinator
   PO Box 127
   Boston, MA 02127

Required Experience:

Wilderness Expedition/Trip Leading (including specific experience with sea kayaking, sailing, hiking, canoeing and challenge courses.)

WFA or Higher

Experience working with diverse youth popultions and co-leading activities.

      

Position Level: Entry-Mid

Position Reports To: Course Director

Employment Salary From:   65/day to competitive

This Job offers the following Benefits:

Outward Bound Training, Pro-Deals, Professional Development Trainings, Housing/Partial Board, Optional Health Benefits, Workman's Comp,

Contact by email please.

This Job Requires the Following Skills:

Experience leading single and multi- element trips.
Experience organizing and planning youth experiences.
Desire to learn and grow and share, and work in a positive environment.   

This Job Requires the Following Computer Skills:

n/a

Education Required:

HS Diploma

Fields of Expertise:

Experiential, Wilderness or Outdoor Education

Location: Massachusetts/New Hampshire

Company URL: www.thompsonisland.org (Education)

Job URL: www.thompsonisland.org

Position Type: Full Time Temporary

Travel Required: 20% of the time (approximate)

Job Posted Thu 27-Mar-08 10:10 AM

Company Info for this Employment Listing

Thompson Island Outward Bound

Po Box 127

Boston, MA 02127

Zach See                (Add to Contacts)
Contact by email please.
(617)830-5143
Fax (617)328-3710
www.thompsonisland.org

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