Adventure Backpacking & Climbing Instructor

Outward Bound California; Midpines (CA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Food provided

Housing provided

Job summary

Outward Bound California seeks a Backpacking Instructor to lead transformative backpacking and rock climbing courses for students aged 12+. Expeditions range from 5 to 30 days across Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks, Sierra National Forest, and Yosemite National Park.

Under the mentorship of Lead Instructors & Course Directors, you will teach navigation skills and facilitate socio-emotional learning on leadership, teamwork, and personal growth.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate transformative backpacking and/or rock climbing courses with students ages 12+.
• Teach technical skills such as map/compass navigation and foster socio-emotional learning around leadership, community, and personal growth.

Job description

Outward Bound California seeks a Backpacking Instructor to lead transformative backpacking and rock climbing courses for students aged 12+. Expeditions range from 5 to 30 days across Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks, Sierra National Forest, and Yosemite National Park.

Under the mentorship of Lead Instructors & Course Directors, you will teach navigation skills and facilitate socio-emotional learning on leadership, teamwork, and personal growth.