Outdoor Education Apprentice: Ropes Course & Youth Impact

Outward Bound; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 27,000 - 38,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

First Aid reimbursement

PTO accrual

Unpaid time off

401K after 1 year

Pro deals

Training funds and recertifications

EAP access

All required training paid

Job summary

Outward Bound California invites applications for a 12-week Challenge Course Apprenticeship in San Francisco. Trainees learn ropes course operations, student safety, and youth development under expert mentorship, with a pathway to an Instructor role after completion.

The program includes paid training, a part-time schedule (~20 hours/week), and opportunities for advancement within OBCA. Benefits include professional development and equipment reimbursements.

Qualifications

• Passionate about working with youth, teens and middle schoolers.
• Deep commitment to equity and inclusion in outdoors.
• Experience with communities underrepresented outdoors.
• Interested in facilitating social-emotional learning.
• Effective communicator; willing to give and receive feedback; 20 hours/week.

Responsibilities

• Plan 1-Day challenge course activities with Site Manager and Instructors.
• Assist in facilitating program activities.
• Learn basics of ropes course operation: belaying participants, spotting low elements.
• Create a safe and fun experience for all students.
• Model inclusive behavior and build rapport with students and colleagues.
• Gain knowledge around program safety and Outward Bound policies and procedures.
• Other duties to meet Apprentice’s goals.

Skills

Youth focus

Equity & inclusion

Underrepresented communities

Social-emotional learning

Effective communicator

Job description

Outward Bound California invites applications for a 12-week Challenge Course Apprenticeship in San Francisco. Trainees learn ropes course operations, student safety, and youth development under expert mentorship, with a pathway to an Instructor role after completion.

The program includes paid training, a part-time schedule (~20 hours/week), and opportunities for advancement within OBCA. Benefits include professional development and equipment reimbursements.