Wilderness Field Instructor

Dahlonega GA

Description

Field Instructor - Dahlonega, GA (Close to Atlanta) Reports to: Field Director First Light Wilderness Therapy First Light Wilderness Therapy (FLW) is a New Vision Wilderness (NVW) behavioral health program. FLW is an effective and exciting alternative for struggling teens and their families through cutting-edge trauma-informed care & wilderness intervention therapy. First Light is currently seeking applicants for Full Time, Part-time and Seasonal Wilderness Field Instructors at our Dahlonega, GA. Our team ensures a safe and therapeutic milieu in a wilderness context for our groups of 12-17 year old struggling male and female teens. Wilderness Instructors are responsible for co-leading groups of up to ten students on backpacking, canoeing, and other outdoor expeditions and will work an 8-day on/6-day off schedule in the Northern Georgia wilderness. Instructors are in charge of the day to day facilitation of programming to include: supervision and safety, curriculum facilitation, teaching wilderness skills, risk management and working hand in hand with First Light Therapists. Requirements: Wilderness Instructor must be at least 21 years old and a BS/BA degree in related field with a minimum of 1 year experience working in the adventure or outdoor field with at-risk youth, or comparable experience (preferred) Or Must be 21 years old with a High School Diploma or GED and a minimum of 3 years experience working in the adventure or outdoor field with at-risk youth, or comparable experience. Excellent leadership, communication and problem solving skills. Be willing to work 8 days on and 6 days off in the wilderness with teens. Must possess and maintain current First Aid and CPR certification (WFR preferred). Ability to lift and carry 50+ pounds for extended durations. Must be able to pass a Background Criminal Investigation. Must hold a valid Driver's License with clean driving record. Must pass a post-employment offer medical physical Why wait? Be part of an incredible team while embarking on a unique adventures as a Wilderness Field Instructor!