Employment
Head Instructor
Job Description:
The Head Instructor is the lead for a 3 instructor team, directing and training two assistant instructors, assigning them appropriate responsibilities and encouraging their professional development. The team is responsible for the care and supervision of up to nine students in the backcountry including the following: selecting backpacking routes and campsites, teaching wilderness skills and natural history, facilitating group process, and ensuring group safety and well-being. The Head Instructor works closely with the group's therapist to support the therapeutic plan through all aspects of the outdoor programming. The Head Instructor receives training from and reports to the Field Director.
Qualifications:
- Preference given to candidates with a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, preferably related to human development/psychology or education or relevant experience in the wilderness therapy industry
- Prior experience in the wilderness therapy or adolescent therapy industry is preferable.
- Current medical certification at the WFR level or higher
- Experience and expertise in backcountry navigation and low-impact camping
- Professional record of sound decision making and judgment in wilderness settings
- Good physical fitness
- Clear driving record and no criminal background
- Commitment to the personal growth and development of self, coworkers and students
Field Instructor
Job Description:
The Field Instructor's role is to manage the care and supervision of students, functioning as a wilderness leader with an emphasis on safety, backcountry navigation, equipment use and care and the facilitation of personal growth for students. The Field Instructor works with the group's therapist to support clinical goals and collaborates with the Head Instructor to integrate the treatment plan into wilderness programming.
Qualifications:
- At least 21 years old and preference is given to those who hold a degree at the Associates level or higher
- Course completion in basic first aid and CPR. Current medical training at the WFA level preferred
- Personal or professional experience backpacking
- Clear driving record and no criminal background
- Good physical fitness
- Commitment to the personal growth and development of self, coworkers and students.