Wilderness Medicine Instructor and Field Training Lead

CoolWorks.com - Jobs in Great Places; North Carolina; On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Nantahala Outdoor Center (NOC) in North Carolina seeks SOLO Instructors to teach Wilderness First Aid, CPR, WFR, and EMT courses. Instructors will develop lesson plans, deliver lectures, lead hands-on scenarios, and assess learners while maintaining safety for guests and staff.

Responsibilities include delivering engaging instruction, preparing coursework, and staying current with developments in subject areas.

Qualifications

• Experience leading trips in back-country settings.
• Head guide/trip leader for multiple seasons.
• Current EMT or higher medical certification required.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, and deliver instructional activities for Wilderness Medicine, CPR, WFA, WFR, and EMT courses.
• Instruct and monitor students, provide feedback, and assess performance.
• Prepare classroom and equipment, manage end-of-course documentation.
• Assist with social media, inventory, and resource development.
• Train instructors as directed by management.

Skills

Trip leadership

Wilderness medicine

Adult teaching

CPR/First aid instruction

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

EMT certification (minimum)

Wilderness medicine training

Job description

Nantahala Outdoor Center (NOC) in North Carolina seeks SOLO Instructors to teach Wilderness First Aid, CPR, WFR, and EMT courses. Instructors will develop lesson plans, deliver lectures, lead hands-on scenarios, and assess learners while maintaining safety for guests and staff.

Responsibilities include delivering engaging instruction, preparing coursework, and staying current with developments in subject areas.