Outward Bound Staff: Leading An Inspired Life Be part of changing lives. Inspire others to reach their fall potential. The Toughest Job You'll Ever Love ‘utward Bound is challenging, by design. Thriving here takes git compassion a belief in our human potential io. change, and a deep desire to do meeningful work. Your {group willbe looking to you forleadership 24 hours a day. ‘Whether you are on expedition for five days or fity, you will be teaching people skils in confict resolution, problem solving, tacKling challenges and team building. As an Outward Bound instructor, you create. catalyst for discovery. Promote rapport building. Facilitate courageous conversations. Shape cooperative ard functional teams. Engage in visionary leadership. These are just a few of the skils our instructors hone at Outward Bound. This is ‘meaningful work that is guaranteed te change your life as well as your students, Our staff are passionate educators, exvironmental advocates, community focused, service oriented, good humored, compassionate and consummate professionals. ‘They lead inspiring lives on and off tte tail. Instuctors. are given tremendous responsibility o bring diverse ‘groups together for a common purpose. The job demands resilience, humility, boldness, collabcration, creativity and cultural awareness. not by Stuart Monigornery Our Mission Outward Boun's mission isto change lives through challenge and discovery. While perhaps ambitious and bold, ‘our vision Is a more resilient and compassionate world, with more resilient and compassionate citizens. ‘Today in the United States, Outward Bound expeditions and programs bring our mission to life throughout the year, every day for roughly 35,000 students annually. Hundreds of experienced, dedicated instructors deliver over 1,000 different courses at 11 chartered Outward Bound schools ‘across the country. Outward Bound expeditions and programs are inside city and suburban classrooms and ‘outside in rugged wilderness settings. All programs adhere ‘to Outward Bound's unique and powerful educational framework, from our values to design principles to ambitious outcome|t]s. The resultis more confident students, with demonstrated leadership abilities and a stonger commitmentio service. A Day In The Life No media, no screens, no hectic schedules for miles. You are waist deep crossing a mucky swamp with 60-pound backpacks strapped on and your student refuses to go one: step further. You think Here? Now? Are you kidding?" This all comes with the job - witnessing self-discovery and ‘transformation can be hard, frustrating and exhausting, but the journey can also be powerlully rewarding. Do you have what ittakes to truly stand with your students, in that “mucky ‘swamp", and the nextand the next and the next? Fast forward tothe final days ofthe course. As the sun is coming up and your group is preparing forme final eg ot their expedition, itis ime for you to step back and let them {ake the reigns. Why? - Because as an Outward Bound Instructor, you have done your ob. You just spent he last days, weeks or months teaching technical outdoor skills and meaningful life skills in equal measure. You have provided your students with progressively more challenging activites. Now, the “impossible"is only a temporary obstacle to overcome. You have cultivated a confident expedition team ~ resilient, compassionate and driven. Thisis the essence of being an Outward Bound instucior. You have exposed people to new sills, experiences, ideas and a profound Bense of accomplishment that they wil carry with them for the restof their lives. Industry Leaders in Leaders Development We know that our students’ success is directly related to the professional growth and development of our instructors. ‘We investin our staffs growth with ongoing training and development, ensuring our staff set the industry standard for outdoor leadership. In their first season, new staff receive ~ 21 days of professional development followed by daily mentorship. We value technical, interpersonal, instructional, collaborative and leadership competencies in equal measure. Instructors develop the leadership abilities that not only enhance their students’ experience, but also support their long-term career aspirations. Former staff often reflect that Outward Bound is a formative training {ground for lifelong skills in group facilitation, leadership, coaching and teaching. Develop Skills To Use For A Lifetime Y- Learn to Influence, Lead, Coach, and Mediate ¥__ Gain Technical Sil in Spectic Course Area Elements ¥__ Develop Risk Management and Emergency Response Stats Acquire Educational Training ~ Teaching, Student Management Skils, Assessment, etc. Broaden Facitation & Interpersonal Communication Skis Increase Emotional Inteligence Manage Confict Explore Experiential Education Pedagogy Recaive Ongoing Feodback Expand Silo To Work with Divroo Populations sesnss “Working for Outward Bound has made me a better person, more rounded and versatile. !am flexible, and ‘able to switch tasks easily and without problems, able to work with a large variety of people, ithas helped me to think one or two steps ahead of the game, be prepared ‘and to do a job wé + John Hui, Former Instructor, ‘Educational Consultant Scanned with CamScannerAdditional Benefits for Field Stat Room & Board at one of our base camp communities Y__Perdiom pay rate with regular increases for days worked in the feld Y_ Worker's Compensation Y__ Professional Development opportunities at itle or no cost Professional Equipment Purchase Program Y__ Discounted rates on Wilderness First Responder ‘courses sponsored by Outward Bound Photo by Ben Hoffman Our Culture Itis the people that make Outward Bound the powerful change agent thatitis - and has been for over 75 years. Our vibrant culture is comprised of individuals who are passionate about personal and professional growth, ‘committed to serving others and excel at finding joy ‘working with students in both urban environments and remote wilderness areas. (Our work is demanding. We believe what sets us apart from the competition is Outward Bound’s core values and the enduring dedication of our professional staff. We teach ‘to and work by the comerstone values of compassion, Integrity, excellence, inclusion and diversity. Choose A Destination to Match Your Skills Where can you go? With 11 schools nationwide, your options depend on your outdoor els, interpersonal skis, experience and intorsts. Some schools require significant technical abil while others wil rain specie course area skils. tis an important part of the process to research each school and determine which positon(s) you are interested in applying for. Ask yourself what type of population(s) you would like to serve, what technical skis do you feel comforablelqualifed facilitate, and in what part of he country would like to work. Choose a Position to Match Your Skills Logistics Coordinators are the backbone of our program ‘operations;, planning and preparing are their forte while interacting with students effectively during course stars, resupplies, and course ends. The Logistics Coordinator (LC) teamis a well organized, efficient machine; LCs desires to ‘work within a team, but are also motivated independent ‘workers. LCs are multtaskers by being detall oriented yot, keeping the big picture of day to day operations in mind. LCs are the foundation of the community with their extended presence and role modeling of Outward Bound values. Interested applicants should have a passion for the mission of ‘Outward Bound, organizational skills, nowledge on gear use ‘and maintenance, refined social sills, experience living in ‘communities, motivated to work in a tearm and independently, manual driving, and taller experience. Basecamp Cooks feed hungry bellies but also staf’'s souls by creating a posidve work environment in the kitchen. Basecamp Cooks have a challenging job of meeting dietary needs, while preparing lunch and dinner for 5-35+ people daily, as well as, ‘occasional staff events with up to 100 people. interested applicants should have interest in the mission of Outward ‘Bound, a passion for creative cooking, experience living in communities, bility to give and receive feedback, remain resilient and calm during stress, and experience managing a budget. Assistant instructors facilitate value forming experiences by promoting teamwork and leadership through challenges to change our students lives for the better. Assistant instructors (Al) are well rounded ‘outdoor educators with experience in education, interpersonal skills, and technical skills. As are educators capable of instructing and coaching students to lear through success and failure, ‘empower individuals and the team by gaining and utilizing skills, promote discovery through reflection, ‘and cultivate a fair and just environment. Photo by Trever Waage The Next Step We seek team-oriented, aspiring leaders who seek a ‘career and an engaging lifestyle, not just a job. Ifyou have a passion for inspiring people to discover their {ull potential, a variety of wilderness and interpersonal ‘experience and a desire to pursue a career in outdoor ‘experiential education, then Outward Bound might be fight for you. Wilderness First Responder certification ‘and minimum age 21 required. Lear more about the different schools, activites and application requirements at ~ Scanned with CamScanner