POSITION OVERVIEW: Individuals interested in joining the Montana Wilderness School (MWS) field staff Should possess experience leading multi-day wilderness-based courses. MWS seeks field staff who are experienced in outdoor education, committed to conservation, and who possess high quality individual and group facilitation skills. Ideal candidates for MWS field staff have comprehensive personal and/or institutional whitewater paddling and backpacking experience.
JOB OBJECTIVE:
● Lead inexperienced 14-18-year-old students on backpacking and paddling expeditions in wilderness settings for extended periods of time while managing risks and evaluating student performance.
● Facilitate classes and activities to achieve the curricular goals of MWS expeditions and make decisions in the field that reflect MWS’ programmatic goals.
● Mentor and support the assistant instructor and interns in their growth as field instructors.