Instructor

INSTRUCTOR TWO COHORTS AVAILABLE Spring Start: March - June Training Summer Start: July - October Training New instructors at Chesapeake Bay Outward Bound School (CBOBS) start their employment with a 16-week probationary training period preparing them to become future full-time instructors.
SUMMARY The first phase of the period includes mandatory training that can be rigorous and challenging at times.
New staff will experience our program through both the student and staff lens, covering topics such as student management and experience, safety and risk mitigation, course area navigation, program facilitation and specialty skills.
In the second phase, new instructors apply their new learning and begin to engage with our work.
Acting in supporting, training role, new instructors will be paired with experienced instructors on programs and in support roles, learning hands-on what makes an excellent Outward Bound program.
For full details and to learn more, be sure to check out each section below which includes the Key Duties, Responsibilities, Requirements, and last but not least, the F.
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ABOUT THE ROLE ABOUT CHESAPEAKE BAY OUTAWRD BOUND SCHOOL- A YEAR AT CBOBS If you are motivated to serve young people and be a part of a supportive, fun, and hard-working community, apply to be an Instructor today! Working Conditions & Physical Requirements The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Ability to carry 45–65 pound hiking pack on and off trail for 12 hours or more a day.
Possesses mental stamina, adaptability, and emotional maturity to supervise students and support co-instructors in a wilderness, remote course environments 24/7.
Be sufficiently fit to participate in all required activities, including but not limited to backpacking, climbing, paddling, ropes courses, rock climbing, running including ability to work in small spaces, at height, and to lift, crawl, bend, carry, push, and pull.
Ability to maintain energy, strength, and focus to assist students and staff with physical and emotional challenges in complex situations.
Ability to objectively assess staff and participant behavior, determine its appropriateness, enforce safety regulations and emergency procedures, and apply appropriate management techniques.
Visual, auditory, and physical ability to identify and respond to hazards related to activity and emergencies and possess strength and endurance required to maintain constant supervision of staff.
Capacity to care for personal needs (physical, mental and emotional) in a high stress, sometimes unpredictable outdoor environment.
Capability to work on feet most days, sometimes 16+ hours, with daily exposure to the sun, heat, and animals such as bugs, snakes, bats, bears, etc.
Maintain a positive outlook and make clear, concise decisions regardless of changes in weather, schedules, and plans in a remote environment.
Operate office equipment to include but not limited to, computer, keyboard, calculator, copier machine, and other office equipment.
Minimum Qualifications Essential Duties & Responsibilities Secondary Duties & Responsibilities Knowledge & Skills Compensation & Benefits WHAT DOES THE PROBATIONARY TRAINING PERIOD REQUIRE? WHAT IS THE SCHEDULE LIKE? WHAT IS A TYPICAL DAY LIKE? WHAT IS YOUR HIRING PROCESS? WHAT TRAININGS ARE AVAILABLE TO INSTRUCTORS? WHAT IS THE POSITION AND PAY LIKE AFTER THE INITIAL TRAINING PERIOD IS COMPLETE? WHAT POPULATIONS DOES CBOBS WORK WITH? CAN I WORK PART-TIME? WHAT DOES ROOM AND BOARD LOOK LIKE? I HAVE SOME QUESTIONS ABOUT THE APPLICATION PROCESS.
IS THERE SOMEONE I CAN TALK TO? Related Content OUTWARD BOUND TRAINING: WHAT TO EXPECT FROM THE INSTRUCTOR LENS: HOW I LEARNED TO EMBRACE CHALLENGE WORKING FOR OUTWARD BOUND I CAME FOR THE WORK- I'M STAYING FOR THE COMMUNITY Chesapeake Bay Outward Bound School prohibits discrimination against any student or applicant because of race, color, religion, sex, gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual orientation, qualified individuals with disabilities on the basis of disability, or any other category which may be protected by applicable state or federal law.
Chesapeake Bay Outward Bound School also promotes respect for all people, and will not tolerate harassment based on any of these characteristics nor on differences based on gender identity or expression.
At The Chesapeake Bay Outward Bound School we believe that the most successful communities are made up of many perspectives and lived experiences.
We want to hear your story and give you an opportunity to lead.
We hope to eliminate systemic barriers to entry through the following hiring strategies.
Learn more about our staff hiring practices.