Lost Creek Wilderness, CO

Position Title: Outdoor Education Field Instructor

Organization: Eagle Rock School and Professional Development Center

Location: Lost Creek Wilderness, CO 

Duties:

• Function as part of an instructor team for a 21-day wilderness backpacking course for 5-12 students newly enrolled at Eagle Rock School
• Participate in a 3-day staff training and 3-day pre-course orientation with students on Eagle Rock’s campus to prepare for the expedition (including food packing, day activities, student support, and other course logistics)
• Familiarize yourself with Eagle Rock School curriculum and course design
• Actively build group dynamics, generate generative conflict resolutions, and reinforce personal growth in young adults
• Aid in driving school vehicles with passengers to and from the course area
• Assess student’s performance throughout the course, providing feedback, coaching, and ongoing support
• Write a comprehensive assessment of overall performance at the end of the course for individual students

Qualifications:

• Extended trip leadership with youth (18+ day backpacking or other expeditionary courses) experience is preferred
• Applicants must have a current Driver’s License, Wilderness First Responder, & CPR certification
• Highly competent in risk management, leadership, and coaching skills
• Ability to navigate group/interpersonal conflict and teach/coach conflict management skills to high school-aged students

The Successful Candidate Will Possess the Following Attributes:

• A deep commitment to working with high school-aged students
• An ability to effectively engage with individuals who may have been historically excluded from outdoor spaces
• Practice patience in tumultuous situations or adverse situations and willingness to adapt to changing course conditions
• High level of self-awareness and the ability to effectively facilitate challenging conversations
• A commitment to being anti-racist and to promoting social justice 

Start/End Dates: 6/22/25 – 7/21/25 

Salary/Pay:

• $5,000 for the 30-day contract 
• Workers Comp insurance for the duration of the contract 
• Room and board is provided during orientation week, and course wrap-up week 
• We offer up to $300 reimbursement for round-trip travel to Estes Park, CO 

How to Apply: To apply, please send a resume and three professional references (email + phone number) to Eagle Rock School’s Outdoor Education Program Manager, Jordan Cerna at jcerna@eaglerockschool.org