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Lead Instructor Position: Outward Bound, Denver

 

Secondary Duties and Responsibilities	·         Participates in  required staff training ·         Participate in maintenance of community spaces at local Center.
Knowledge and Skills	·         Knowledge of OB programs and philosophy preferred. ·         Detail oriented with good organizational skills. ·         Demonstrated successful working relationships with peers and other management staff. ·         Able to smoothly and diplomatically manage diverse staff, creatively and effectively facilitating conflict if necessary. ·         Very strong and effective communicator, both written and oral.
Education and Work Experience	·         High school graduate and 1-2 years experience in the outdoor education/experiential learning field or any similar combination of education and experience. ·         Certified in Wilderness First Aid or above, CPR and any other certifications required by the local program area.
Physical Requirements	·         Must be sufficiently fit to participate in all site and course activities and maintain ample energy, strength and focus to aid students and instructors ·         On feet most days – sometimes for up to 16+ hours a day. Could be more if an emergency. ·         Ability to carry weights up to 50-60 lbs.
Salary and Benefits	·         Paid at an exempt, per-diem rate at the Lead Instructor level.