The NCOBS Associate Program Director (APD) is a base camp leadership role that supports the NCOBS Program Director (PD) in setting a high standard of excellence in regard to the development, leadership and management of the program and basecamp. The APD course directs open enrollment and group education program courses throughout the mountain season and supports training and development to support the delivery of the mission of the North Carolina Outward Bound School. The long-term vision of the APD role is to progress into the PD role.

Founded in 1967, North Carolina Outward Bound School (NCOBS) is a charter member of the leading outdoor education network in the world.  Our wilderness courses, from the mountains of North Carolina to the shores of South Florida to the peaks of South America, deliver our mission to change lives through challenge and discovery.

Department: Program
Reports To: Program Director
FLSA Status: Seasonal/Exempt
Location: Table Rock, Jonas Ridge, NC
Time Frame: Table Rock (Mar-Nov)
Supervision: Course Directors and Instructors
Pay: Per diem of $121-$155 / day for 22days/mo. March – Nov. 15th

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Program & Safety Management

• Assist all NCOBS courses conducted out of the base, and ensure they remain true to the mission, values, and principles of NCOBS.
• Assure all programs adhere to the OBUSA and NCOBS safety policies and procedures as well as NCOBS Local Operating Policies & Procedures (LOPP’s) and administrative directives. Support the update of LOPP’s annually.
• Manage and share on-call system and fill role of NCOBS Basecamp Incident Commander for emergency response as assigned. Assume the responsibility for quality and safety of programs in absence of program director.
• Assist in conducting and documenting all internal investigations with the support of the NCOBS Safety & Training Director, Director of Human Resources or designee.
• Assist in creating course schedules, instructional pairings, and other program duties as assigned.
• Support the development and management of all facilities, systems and resources at the base as assigned. This includes supporting the opening and closing of the base.
• Schedule service projects and maintain relationships with service providers.
• Ensure environmental and community stewardship of course areas and activity sites.
• Assist the PD in working with student services and Director of Wilderness Operations to address student issues as they arise.
• Assist the PD to review and respond to course paperwork. Ensure course reports are completed and reviewed, expedite incident reports that are near miss or worker’s comp. related.
• Conduct field visits to assure quality of programming.
• Course Direct (CD) for single or multiple crews, and as needed, instruct.

Staff Development & Management

• Assist the PD in maintaining a positive and professional work environment and living community at basecamp.
•  Support and lead the planning and implementation of staff training on the base. This may include delivering NCOBS vehicle and driver training.
• Collaborate with the PD and staffing manager to ensure supervision, mentorship, and evaluation of instructional staff, RCD and seasonal CD’s.
• Participate in promotion team meetings and promotion process.  Drive promotion recommendations for staff on assigned courses.
• Evaluate instructional teams and course type to create pre-course professional development workshop.
• Work with CD’s and instructional staff to set individual goals based on staff checklist, prior evaluations and course type. Review goals at the end of each course.
• Repetitive as already stated under program and safety. Complete end of course evaluations, update checklists and assure appropriate debrief of course occurs.
• Address performance issues promptly.
• Complete seasonal check-ins with assigned staff and complete professional summaries at the end of each season.

Administrative

• Act as a representative of the school’s administration to instructional and base staff.
• Provide input and drive projects to achieve school-wide objectives and goals.
• Work with the program director to create vision, goals and strategic direction for the basecamp.
• Support the program director to manage budget and base expenses with an eye for fiscal responsibility. This may include managing the petty cash.
• Coordinate with all school departments to ensure a cooperative and supportive system.
• Assist as point person for special offerings (Board events, WFR, etc.) and coordinate facility and personnel needs for trainings, meetings and events. This may include managing housing use and updating the housing chart throughout the season and for events.
• Participate in Program Team meetings in absence of program director.
• Other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions:

• Able to lift 75 pounds.
• Irregular work schedule.
• May be asked to be out on course for multiple days.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of four years’ experience working Outward Bound or related programs.
• Personal and professional values consistent with the NCOBS mission, values and principles.
• Strong knowledge of Outward Bound history, standards and programs.
• An outstanding record as an instructor, trainer, and course director.
• Wilderness skills and experience appropriate for all courses conducted in the program area.
• Experience with community living.
• Current WFR and CPR and program technical skills specific certifications and training.
• Able to give and receive timely, effective oral and written feedback.
• Effective leadership, supervisory, organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Strong personal initiative, motivation and resourcefulness.
• Business management skills including basic accounting, budget planning and management.
• Strong presentation, writing and computer skills.
• Cooperative attitude and ability to be flexible.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and pass NCOBS vehicle and trailer test.
• Be able to clear all background and motor vehicle screening.

Compensation and Benefits:

• Pay rate based on NCOBS pay matrix for both administrative and course director work.
• Access to seasonal benefits program.
• Pro-purchase.
• Room and board during agreement.

Application Instructions: 

At the North Carolina Outward Bound School, we are dedicated to the goal of building a diverse community of staff who are committed to teaching and working in a multicultural environment. In this effort, we strongly encourage women, people of color, people with disabilities, and veterans to apply.

• Applications will be accepted through the NCOBS website at www.ncobs.org/careers/  through December 31st, 2020.
• Qualified candidates will be contacted to set up an interview.