Courses are based out of Pucan in the southern lake district. Spanish language skills are preferred. Pay is based on experience and room and board is available for all positions during contract dates. Ten Thousand Islands North Carolina Outward Bound's Florida season runs from November to March. Trainings for new staff are scheduled at the beginning of November and again in early January.
Courses are primarily canoe based with some sea kayak courses.
We seek individuals with training and experience with adolescent populations, wilderness emergency care, experiential teaching, paddling skills, group management on open water, and sound judgment. Most new AI's work a minimum of one summer season before moving up to the instructor role. Occasionally, the exceptional new staff with significant prior work experience with other Outward Bound Schools move to the instructor role more quickly, depending on competence and confidence and are eligible for ROPE credits that will come into play when promoted. Ten Thousand Islands North Carolina Outward Bound's Florida season runs from November to March. Trainings for new staff are scheduled at the beginning of November and again in early January.