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Outdoor Education Field Instructor, Eagle Rock School and Professional Development Center
April 9, 2025 2:00 pm
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
Posted by hopelangseth
Categories: Full time, Seasonal, Temporary
Tags: Colorado, Education, field work, Instructor, outdoor, Outdoor Program
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