Hiking Program Lead & Field Staff Mentor

National Outdoor Leadership School; United States; On-site; USD 41,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS) Teton Valley is seeking a Hiking Program Supervisor to lead and develop field staff, supervise hiking courses, and ensure high‑quality educational experiences.

You will deliver quality briefings and evaluations, mentor instructors, coordinate with departments, and participate in safety and evacuation planning during the summer season in Driggs, Idaho. Salary ranges from $41,400 to $42,500 USD annually.

Qualifications

• Clean driving record and ability to become an approved driver for NOLS.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and high attention to detail.
• Willingness to maintain a flexible schedule, work late/early, weekends, holidays.
• Effective supervisory skills.
• Ability to act as a fill-in field instructor due to injury/illness and possible unavailability of field staff.

Responsibilities

• Learn, understand and supervise all aspects of Teton Valley’s summer hiking and course offerings.
• Plan quality briefings, debriefings, and write performance evaluations - actively guiding and developing field faculty.
• Hold the evacuation phone on rotating basis to support field courses.
• Provide field staff with quality briefings, debriefings and performance evaluations; guide staff in development.
• Coach and mentor staff within the hiking program.
• Maintain relationships with outside industry professionals to aid in hiking program development and instructors’ continuing education.
• Plan for and organize all course related paperwork, including pre and post paperwork distribution and tracking.
• Collaborate with other departments and programs/locations to enhance the NOLS Hiking Program.
• Communicate with students pre course; support students while in town to promote positive experience and effective learning environment.
• Communicate with parents (travel, support, evacuations, etc.).
• Promote field and in-town risk management; contribute to Accepted Field Practices and curriculum materials.
• Coordinate evacuations and care for evacuees while in town.
• Share tasks to maintain safe, clean and efficient facilities; drive courses and support operations staff as needed.
• Assume or assist with projects and responsibilities as assigned by assistant director or director.

Skills

Clean driving record

Strong communication

Flexible schedule

Supervisory skills

Field instructor eligibility

Job description

National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS) Teton Valley is seeking a Hiking Program Supervisor to lead and develop field staff, supervise hiking courses, and ensure high‑quality educational experiences.

You will deliver quality briefings and evaluations, mentor instructors, coordinate with departments, and participate in safety and evacuation planning during the summer season in Driggs, Idaho. Salary ranges from $41,400 to $42,500 USD annually.