Field instructors on Westside School outdoor trips are primarily responsible for outdoor skill instruction, leading activities and games, leading (or co-leading) decision making related to risk management, helping facilitate daily functions (meals, transitions, etc.), and sharing van driving responsibilities. We are currently looking for instructors for the following trips:

• 5th Grade: Introduction to Tent Camping, 6/7/22 – 6/10/22
  ​The 5th grade will camp together for 3 nights in Mt Rainier NP, exploring the park through small group day hikes, and bonding through games, initiatives, and shared adventures.

• 7th Grade: Introduction to Backpacking, 6/7/22 – 6/10/22
  Students will be split into 4 small groups (<10) for overnight backpacking trips in the North Cascade Mountains. Exact locations depend on snow and weather conditions.

Required Dates: 

• Friday, 6/3/22 – Orientation and training (new field instructors only)

• Monday, 6/6/22 – On campus prep with students (all field instructors)

• Tuesday 6/7 – Friday 6/10 – In field 

Qualifications:

• Current CPR + WFA, WRF, or higher medical certification

• Minimum of 21 years of age

• Pass a Washington State background check

• Current driver’s license and willingness to drive 12-15 passenger vehicles

• Diverse outdoor experience

• Preference given to candidates with experience leading outdoor overnight trips with youth in the specified trip regions, and those who are able to participate in pre-trip prep days.

Compensation: 

• $200 – $250 / day, depending on experience, for four field days, plus $100 / day for prep and orientation days. 

Contact: 

If interested, or for more details regarding either trip and/or instructor responsibilities, please submit a resume and two references to Colleen McCullagh, [email protected].