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Course Instructor


Responsibilities Include:

  • Planning and implementing overall course content, vision and curriculum for an expedition style/in field/24 hour per day course format.
  • Co- facilitation and leadership of a group of 12 girls, ages 11-14.
  • Instruction includes topics in backpacking, natural history, arts/creative expressive activities, community building, identity, setting boundries, conflict resolution, girls issues like cliques and body image, campcraft and Leave-No-Trace, stoves and backpacking cuisine, safety briefings for activities, etc.
  • Provide support, supervision and guidance for rock climbing and sea kayaking course elements with the direct support of Course Director and Specialists.
  • Safely managing and supervising all activities according to GirlVentures’ operating policies, protocols and procedures
  • Supervising and mentoring Assistant Instructor who is an important member of the Instructor team and involved with GV’s Leadership Development Program.
  • Positive, authentic role modeling for girls, Assistant Instructors and co-workers.
  • Pre-Course planning of details for daily course activities within mission, curriculum guidelines and logistical framework.
  • Participate with Post-Course Feedback, Course Evaluations and Student Assessments.
  • Conduct follow-up post course phone calls to girls in September.

Experience/Requirements:

  • Staff training, an expedition style, in-field experience.
  • Previous experience as an educator and/or facilitator with racially diverse groups.
  • Demonstrated successful experience with girls in middle school years, experience with urban girls preferred.
  • Ability to frame experiences, course elements and group dynamics in a positive light and that is age appropriate, educational and transferable.
  • Demonstrated successful experience leading groups in the outdoors, preferably adolescents.
  • Commitment to safety and high quality program delivery.
  • Ability to be present, responsive and focused with girls for 14 consecutive days.
  • Demonstrated understanding and commitment to the unique needs of 11-14 year-old girls.
  • Current Wilderness First Responder/Class B preferred or Wilderness First Aid and CPR certification.
  • California Class B Drivers License preferred (GirlVentures will cover 50% of costs).

Benefits: 

  • Competitive salary, starting @ $105-$125/day, based on experience and certifications.
  • Work with girls in high quality, girl-centered outdoor program.  
  • Impact lives of 11-14 year-old girls.

Women of color strongly encouraged to apply

To Apply:
 Send cover letter and resume to:
Priscilla McKenney, Program Director
priscilla@girlventures.org
fax: 415.861.3464

NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE.

Interviews for summer instructors are typically in February and March every year