Trailmark field leaders are responsible for safely co-leading school aged teenagers. Successful candidates will be at least 21 years of age, possess some outdoor adventure experience as well as a strong enthusiasm for the outdoor adventure and for mentoring young adults. TM field-staff work hard, often with long days, challenging overnights, and full seasons of work. The job requires field-staff to be flexible, communicate well with others, have enthusiasm towards outdoor adventures, and most of all patience! You may also find yourself leading trips in some of the most spectacular wilderness settings in the Northeast, Colorado, Utah, and Wyoming. Making even the hardest day at work, well worth the amazing experience.
Responsibilities
Specific responsibilities include teaching, leading or participating in some or all of the following activities.
- Flat Water Canoeing
- Moving & White Water Canoeing
- Voyageur Canoeing
- Sea Kayaking
- White Water Kayaking
- White Water Rafting
- Sailing
- Rock Climbing & Rappelling
- Caving
- Challenge Courses, High & Low Ropes Facilitation
- Public Speaking
- Horsepacking
- Map & Compass
- Orienteering
- Mountain Biking
- Bike Touring
- Nature Study
- Service Projects
- Backcountry Cooking
- Leadership Skills
- Day Hikes
- Backpacking Trips
- Camp Craft
- Survival Skills
- Group Debrief
Additional duties include driving 12-15 passenger vans often with boat trailers, transporting participants and equipment, completing comprehensive trip reports, assisting with packing and unpacking, organizing and cleaning equipment, before and after all programs.
Staff are hired based on their judgment, teaching skills, experience, enthusiasm, ability and desire to learn outdoor technical, group management, and facilitation skills.
Field Staff Positions
Trailmark Instructor: Trailmark instructors are hired to lead one to three week expeditions. Applicants are chosen based on an individual’s experience, certifications, and facilitation skills.
Qualifications
Experience leading expedition style programs and/or personal outdoor knowledge
You must be 21 years of age to apply for an Instructor position
You must have a clean driving record (DMV and criminal background checks will follow interview)
New hires must attend trainings that apply to their seasonal commitment
TMW's current minimum first-aid standard is: American Red Cross First-Aid/AED/CPR for the Professional Rescuer, Wilderness First-Aid (SOLO), ACA Essentials of River Canoeing, ACA Essentials of Kayak Touring and ARC Lifeguard w/ waterfront module training. (These certifications will be offered "free of charge" for employees who commit to the 2008 season.)
Compensation
At-Will seasonal employment
Industry competitive Per-Diem rates are based on education, seniority, and field experience
Limited employee housing available for staff that contract for a full season
Food provided on all overnight trips
TMW provides (and requires) extensive training in specific program related skills including Boating, Wilderness First-aid, CPR, and Lifeguarding
Pro-Deal staff purchasing from the best equipment and clothing manufacturers in the industry
Our Instructors
Our staff members are dynamic, energetic people committed to creating personal growth opportunities for youth in the outdoors. They come from many different professional backgrounds including other outdoor education companies, school teachers, commercial outdoor guides, adventure companies, YMCAs, local nature centers, and a host of other places.
Does this sound like a good fit for you?
Applications are accepted continuously through the spring and summer, although priority will go to staff that apply early and commit to a full season!!
One of the best parts about working for The Mountain Workshop and Trailmark Expeditions is the incredible community of people you will be a part of. Come join us and make a difference in people's lives - including your own!
How to Apply
and email or send resume/cover letter to:
ngoldstein@mountainworkshop.com
The Mountain Workshop
Nick Goldstein
Staffing Coordinator
9 Brookside Place
West Redding, CT. 06896
Phone: 203.544.0555 Ext. 117
Fax: 203.544.0333