Hong Kong’s leading provider of life-changing experiential education programmes is seeking Instructors for 2020-2021.

• To be able to run Outward Bound courses effectively and with intentional focus to provide the very best educational outcomes for Outward Bound Hong Kong’s clients.
• To be an independent and self-sufficient instructor running a wide variety of programmes in a residential setting but predominantly concentrating on journey based courses using sailing, sea kayaking and hiking as the mode of transport.
• To maintain high standards of safety at all times and maintain good working relationships and practices throughout the different departments that they work with.

Essential Requirements:

• Minimum 21 years old 
• Bronze Medallion Life Saving or equivalent
• Wilderness First Responder Certificate or equivalent (including AED certification)
• Hard skill experiences in sea kayaking, rock climbing, low ropes and hiking.
• A history of working with youth in an educational setting.

Preferred:

• APIOL or higher
• Completion of an outdoor training programme (e.g. Degree, Diploma)
• 2 NGB assessed awards
• Sailing experience
• Conversational Cantonese
• Outward Bound experience (other experiential education providers will also be considered)

Personal attributes:

• A belief in developing human potential
• Open and honest communication skills
• A willingness to be flexible in regards to situations, working hours and conditions
• An eye for detail and safety
• A willingness to train and develop fellow staff