Overview
Primary Outdoor Leaders are responsible for managing and coaching teams of 1-14+ Outdoor Co-Leaders through in-person programs, in addition to ensuring successful, engaging, and welcoming outdoor experiences for participants. Primary Outdoor Leaders’ responsibility extends beyond individual programming events to include pre-trip and post-trip support work and acting as main liaisons between Wilderness Inquiry Trip Directors, Outdoor Leader crews, and program contacts from partnering organizations. Primary Leaders are true point persons for representing the Wilderness Inquiry mission to colleagues, participants, media, and the public.
We recognize that as an industry, there is much to do to increase representation in our field and reflect the communities we serve. We also know that diversity of identities, experiences and ways of thinking result in better solutions for our communities. For this reason, we especially encourage applicants from communities who experience systemic barriers – including people of color, women, LGBTQ+, and people with disabilities – to apply for these positions.
Qualifications:
Successfully complete all necessary Wilderness Inquiry required training
Basic First Aid & CPR Certification
Desire to lead, motivate, and manage groups of varying ages, abilities, and identities in an outdoor setting
Ability to provide excellent customer service
Ability to work as a team and conduct themselves in a way that contributes to a positive working environment with peers
Willing to keep flexible hours
2 or more seasons/years of professional experience in outdoor recreation
Required Skills:
Successfully complete all necessary Wilderness Inquiry required training
Basic First Aid & CPR Certification (or ability to obtain)
Desire to lead, motivate, and manage groups of varying ages, abilities, and identities in an outdoor setting
Ability to provide excellent customer service
Ability to work as a team and conduct themselves in a way that contributes to a positive working environment with peers
Willing to keep flexible hours
2 or more seasons/years of professional experience in outdoor recreation
Preferred Skills:
Wilderness Water Safety, Lifeguard, or other Professional Rescuer (or ability to obtain)
Active Wilderness First Aid (WFA), Wilderness First Responder, or higher certifications (or ability to obtain)
Current driver’s license* and a safe driving record dating back at least five years
Experience working with individuals from diverse social, cultural, economic, and educational backgrounds
Experience working with people with disabilities
Proficiency in Spanish, American Sign Language, Hmong, or Somali
About Wilderness Inquiry
Wilderness Inquiry’s mission is to connect people from all walks of life to the natural world through shared outdoor adventures. Through the medium of outdoor adventure travel, we inspire personal growth, enhanced awareness of the environment and community integration. Wilderness Inquiry is all about access, inclusion, and opportunity. We believe exploration of the natural world is a birthright we all share, and we act on that belief. We operate in a manner that facilitates full participation by everyone, including people of all ages, background, and abilities.
