Middle School Field Instructor – Early June 2022

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General Information:
Westside School, located in the Arbor Heights neighborhood of West Seattle, serves ~380 students preschool through eighth grade. For 40 years the school has emphasized knowing and educating the whole child, learning by doing, and the cultivation of creativity across disciplines. The Outdoor Education program begins in 3rd grade. Through a variety of wilderness based outdoor experiences, each year introduces new skills and promotes individual student growth, teamwork, leadership, and adventure.

Position Summary:
Field instructors on Westside School outdoor trips are primarily responsible for outdoor skill instruction, leading activities and games, leading (or co-leading) decision making related to risk management, helping facilitate daily functions (meals, transitions, etc.), and sharing van driving responsibilities. We are currently looking for instructors for the following trips:

5th Grade: Introduction to Tent Camping, 6/7/22 – 6/10/22
The 5th grade will camp together for 3 nights in Mt Rainier NP, exploring the park through small group day hikes, and bonding through games, initiatives, and shared adventures.

7th Grade: Introduction to Backpacking, 6/7/22 – 6/10/22
Students will be split into 4 small groups (<10) for overnight backpacking trips in the North Cascade Mountains. Exact locations depend on snow and weather conditions.

Required Dates:
Friday, 6/3/22 – Orientation and training (new field instructors only)
Monday, 6/6/22 – On campus prep with students (all field instructors)
Tuesday 6/7 – Friday 6/10 – In field

Qualifications:
-Current CPR + WFA, WRF, or higher medical certification
-Minimum of 21 years of age
-Pass a Washington State background check
-Current driver’s license and willingness to drive 12-15 passenger vehicles
-Diverse outdoor experience
-Preference given to candidates with experience leading outdoor overnight trips with youth in the specified trip regions, and those who are able to participate in pre-trip prep days.

Compensation:
$165 – $190 / day, depending on experience, for four field days, plus $100 / day for prep and orientation days.

Contact:
If interested, or for more details regarding either trip and/or instructor responsibilities, please submit a resume and two references to Colleen McCullagh at outdoors@westsideschool.org.

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