Youth Wellness & Outdoor Adventure Instructor

Northwest Passage

Frederic (WI)

On-site

USD 38,000 - 54,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Job summary

Northwest Passage in Wisconsin is seeking a PassageWay Instructor to provide instruction on practicing components of a therapeutic lifestyle for youth as part of an interdisciplinary treatment team. You will supervise and support residents in a residential setting, engaging in eight PassageWay elements and documenting progress.

The role runs Monday through Friday, 7:30 am to 3:30 pm, with a focus on safety, relationship-building, and adaptive activity planning.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in outdoor/experiential education, human services, or health education preferred.
Comfort working in outdoor educational and leadership settings.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively with colleagues and clients.
A commitment to professional skill development and growth.
Prior experience working with youth in a residential or mental health setting.

Responsibilities

Lead eight therapeutic lifestyle components with youth (Nature, Recreation, Relaxation, Nutrition, Exercise, Relationships, Service, Spirit).
Supervise youth in residential, outdoor, and community settings.
Integrate routines and rhythms to provide a safe and structured environment.
Ensure that youths’ basic needs are met including nutrition, exercise, hygiene, and rest.
Cultivate connections with youth from diverse backgrounds and model effective relational, communication, and conflict-management skills.