From North Carolina to Alaska to the high Himalayas to Patagonia, The National Center for Outdoor & Adventure Education (NCOAE) is a values-based outdoor and adventure education provider for teens and adults interested in personal growth and professional development.

NCOAE develops and facilitates professionally guided outdoor experiences to foster an engaged educational community through NCOAE’s core curriculum, which focuses on personal growth and the acquisition of technical and academic skills. With courses and trainings that vary in length from three days to three months, this unique outdoor adventure program allows students to fully engage in a variety of outdoor and wilderness activities including backpacking, rock climbing, kayaking, whitewater rafting, mountaineering, surfing, and remote backcountry travel and camping.

Minimum Qualifications:
◊ Prior work experience, preferably with wilderness programs, outdoor education, outdoor recreation, or residential summer camps.
◊ Proficient with Microsoft Office applications including Word & Excel.
◊ Valid drivers license.
◊ CPR & First Aid certified or willing to obtain.

Preferred:
◊ 2+ years experience with wilderness programs, outdoor education, outdoor recreation, and/or summer residential camps.
◊ Current WFA or WFR certification.
◊ Currently pursuing a degree in Adventure Education, Outdoor Education, Recreation, Wilderness leadership or related field.

Working Conditions/Physical Demands:
◊ Ability to work in various weather conditions.
◊ Ability to lift up to 30lbs.