Overview
Classification: Non-Exempt (Hourly)
Status: Full time, Seasonal
Salary: $17.98/hr
Location: Cathleen Stone Island, Boston Harbor
Reports to: Course Director
ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY
Instructors are responsible for the co-delivery of Youth Programs. A foundational understanding of Outward Bound philosophy and methodologies is critical to this position and to the overall success of course delivery. Candidates must display foundational technical, facilitation, group management skills, and show an understanding of the course area and structure. Successful candidates will be a minimum of 18 years of age and have facilitation and/or trip-leading experience. A minimum of Wilderness First Aid (WFA) with CPR is preferred for this position.
WHAT WILL YOU DO?
Full commitment to safety, course outcomes, and student experience
Serve as a Youth Programs Facilitator
Actively participate in pre-course training and briefings, and post-course debriefs
Help ensure prompt execution of their course’s preparation and post-course paperwork and logistics
Help manage any in-field or program transitions
Be familiar with the student medical forms and other pertinent participant information
Maintain communication with the Course Director while courses are in the field
Provide written and verbal evaluation of co-instructors and Course Directors necessary for their Individual Development Plan (IDP) and improved delivery of future courses
Provide 24/7 support to co-instructors and students while on course
Deliver course curriculum and remain accountable to student and course outcomes
Enforce Leave No Trace and other pertinent wilderness ethics on Cathleen Stone Island and all other program areas
Perform additional duties and responsibilities at the direction of the Course Directors, the Program Managers, and/or the Director of Delivery and Program Operations
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree or two years equivalent field experience preferred
Wilderness First Aid and CPR preferred (or the ability to obtain one during training)
Required Skills:
In Person course delivery on Cathleen Stone Island, Boston Harbor, and Boston Public Schools depending on program needs
Must commit to the full duration of each course they are instructing, including preparation, weekends, and overnights if the program requires it
Must respond to course delivery needs and/or behavioral/medical needs as prescribed in the CSIOBS (Cathleen Stone Island Outward Bound School) Manual
Expected ongoing coordination and collaboration with all Course Directors and co-instructors
Preferred Skills:
Experience:
Working with participants age 12-18+
Managing challenging student behaviors
Working with diverse communities
Teaching and facilitation tailored to different learning styles
Teaching and facilitation tailored to different program sites
Experience working on high ropes challenge courses a plus
About Cathleen Stone Island Outward Bound School
Cathleen Stone Island Outward Bound’s core mission is to build stronger, more equitable school communities by delivering free experiential learning programs that boost academic success and foster personal growth. We are a proud member of the network of 9 Outward Bound schools in the U.S. with a shared mission to change lives through challenge and discovery.
At Cathleen Stone Island Outward Bound, you will work with a team of passionate individuals with the shared vision of helping create a better future for Boston’s youth. As an organization, we strive to offer the same excellence to our staff that we do to our students: integrity and compassion are part of our values; collaboration, effective problem solving, and creativity play an essential role in our workplace culture; and community is at the core of everything we do.
