Primary Responsibilities:

  • Teach 2.5 – 3 credits of skills classes per semester
  • Organize and plan day and weekend trips for selected skills classes
  • Be available to meet with students enrolled in courses if needed
  • Submit a detailed course syllabus for each skills class assigned to teach
  • Submit detailed information for all day and weekend trip (date, time, location, transportation, expenses, risk management plan, etc.)
  • Attend all mandatory meetings/workshops conducted by the Skills Coordinator
  • Adhere to all institution and School policies.

Secondary Responsibilities:

  • Submit grades to the Skills Coordinator in a timely manner
  • Prepare lesson plans
  • Authorize course overloads
  • Provide students transportation to all off campus classes.

Required Qualifications:

  • Outdoor Education degree, Recreation degree, or related fields
  • Teaching Experience at any level
  • Responsible, mature, organized, professional
  • Competent to teach Kayaking, Hiking and Backpacking, Cross Country Skiing, Outdoor Adventure, Rock Climbing, and Boating and Canoeing skills courses.
  • Lifeguarding, Boating, Wilderness First Aid, Wilderness First Responder certifications

Fellowship Required Qualifications

Position Requirements:

  • Outdoor Education Degree, Recreation Degree or related fields
  • Teaching experience at any level