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Job Opportunity: Backpacking Field Instructor:The National Center for Outdoor & Adventure Education

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Backpacking Field Instructor

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Title
Backpacking Field Instructor

Organization
The National Center for Outdoor & Adventure Education

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The National Center for Outdoor & Adventure Education (NCOAE) is seeking Backpacking Field Instructors for the 2024 Fall season (Aug-Oct), to work individual trip contracts.

Instructors manage the safety of trip participants while co-facilitating multi-day adventure education programming in the field, including backpacking, hiking, and backcountry camping. Staff manage risks and assure effective courses, while serving as an educator and function model. Must be able to teach and facilitate NCOAE’s curriculum to teens and adults; complete documentation accurately and in a timely fashion; and participate in pre-trip and post-trip meetings. Additional tasks include: facilitating significant group practices and setting an emotionally and physically safe, fun and engaging tone for students to follow.

About The National Center for Outdoor & Adventure Education (NCOAE):

The National Center for Outdoor & Adventure Education (NCOAE) is a values-located outdoor adventure and education provider for teens and adults interested in personal growth and professional development. By teaching a core curriculum that emphasizes teamwork, environmental stewardship and the acquisition of technical expertise, we help people improve their self-confidence and interpersonal relationships.

Qualifications

Minimum Appropriate qualifications:

• Prior practice working with wilderness programs, outdoor education, residential summer camps, or related field
• Current Wilderness First Responder certification or availability to obtain prior to employment
• Competency in risk management expertise
• Prior to hiring: Satisfactory completion of NCOAE staff training

Preferred:

• 3+ years practice leading domestic and/or international outdoor education programs
• Current WFR or WEMT certification
• Master's, Bachelor's or Associate's degree in adventure education, outdoor education, recreation, wilderness leadership abilities or related degree

income
Inital income located on prior practice and level of certification.

Job Type
Temporary/Other

Location
Wilmington, North CarolinaUnited States

Posted on
2024-06-24

Expires on
2024-08-23

Desired Start Date
Not provided

How to submit the application:
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Job Location: Wilmington, North Carolina
Address: Wilmington
Company Type Employer
Post Date: 06/25/2024 / Viewed 6 times
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Company: The National Center for Outdoor & Adventure Education


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