NCOAE is seeking exceptional individuals to join their growing team of outdoor adventure-based field instructors and program administrators!From North Carolina to Alaska to the high Himalayas to Patagonia, The National Center for Outdoor & Adventure Education (NCOAE) is a values-based outdoor and adventure education provider for teens and adults interested in personal growth and professional development. NCOAE develops and facilitates professionally guided outdoor experiences to foster an engaged educational community through NCOAE's core curriculum, which focuses on personal growth and the acquisition of technical and academic skills. With courses and trainings that vary in length from three days to three months, this unique outdoor adventure program allows students to fully engage in a variety of outdoor and wilderness activities including backpacking, rock climbing, kayaking, whitewater rafting, remote backcountry travel and camping.
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Career/Year-Round Job Opening |
Outdoor Ed Program Director The OEPD is an organized and innovative problem solver who can consider all possibilities when managing challenging situations and scenarios. A strong team-centered orientation is a must as well as a high level of curiosity and passion for outdoor and experiential education and adventure-based programming. Compensation includes an annual salary in the range of $45,000-$55,000 (DOE), plus health insurance, paid time off, three weeks' vacation, half-day Friday during the off-season, course discounts, and paid professional development. |
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What You'll Be Doing — Explore Your Options! |
Field Instructors take on a variety of roles with NCOAE participants — serve as a trip leader, program facilitator, outdoor educator, and role model! NCOAE recognizes that dedicated instructors and administrative staff are key to student and participant success. If you have a deep passion for education and the outdoors, take immense pride in your work and your ability to positively impact the lives of others, embrace change, and believe that mountains, rivers, and waves provide opportunities for growth and learning, NCOAE invites you to explore their current job openings.
Field Instructors Instructors must be able to teach and facilitate NCOAE's curriculum lessons to teens and adults, complete documentation in an accurate and timely fashion, and participate in pre-trip and post-trip briefs. Additional duties include facilitating a meaningful group process and setting an emotionally and physically safe, fun and engaging tone for instructors and students to follow. NCOAE's hands-on, experiential core curriculum emphasizes teamwork, environmental stewardship and the acquisition of outdoor technical skills. Through these lessons, NCOAE Field Instructors help course participants improve their self-confidence and interpersonal relationships. Experiential education is merged with good, old-fashioned fun to offer an unrivaled path to insight, joy and drive. Minimum Instructor Requirements: Preferred Requirements: Raft Guides NCOAE focuses on providing the highest level of safety, professionalism, and customer satisfaction. Energetic, positive, and ambitious individuals with previous commercial rafting experience are given preference for hiring. All first-year Guides must complete training runs on each section of the Deschutes River to demonstrate skills proficiency before taking clients down the river. Raft Guide Requirements:
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Location |
Live the North Carolina Beach Lifestyle! |
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Compensation & Perks |
Compensation and wages are competitive and based on factors including experience, education, certifications, and commitment. Starting pay ranges from $80-$145/day with opportunities for advancement. Staff housing, food pantry, industry pro-deals, and other stipends are also available. Enjoy traveling and working in unique, pristine areas throughout the United States and the world. NCOAE's outdoor adventure courses take place in North Carolina, the Pacific Northwest, Alaska, Ecuador, and beyond. |
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Time Commitment |
Satisfactory completion of a 14-day NCOAE Instructor Course (at no cost to you) is mandatory prior to beginning seasonal work. Seasonal positions are available from April through October, with occasional opportunities available to continue employment in the fall and winter. Priority is given to candidates who can commit to a full season. |
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Your First Move & Connections |
If you have a background in outdoor education, outfitting and guiding, or adventure-based programming, and you’re committed to the NCOAE ideal of facilitating professionally led outdoor adventure and education experiences for youth and adults that foster teamwork, environmental stewardship, and the acquisition of technical skills, email your cover letter and resume to NCOAE Human Resources. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.
Human Resources NCOAE is proud to be an AEE (Association for Experiential Education) accredited organization.
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