Outdoor Education Specialist

JOB ID: 2253 (Open Positions - 1 )

• Company Name
• Massachusetts Institute of Technology

• Experience
• 0 - 20 Years

• Job Site
• Onsite

• Business Unit
• Dean for Student Life Area

• Organization Unit
• DAPER Physical Education & Wellness

• Job Category
• Education, Training & Library

• Date Range
• Oct 7, 2023 - May 14, 2024

• Hiring Team
• NA

• Hire Type
• Contractor

• Contract Type
• Contract Only

• Pay Type
• Hourly

• Exemption Status
• Non-Exempt

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Must Have

LOCATION INFORMATION 77 Massachusetts Avenue 77 Massachusetts Avenue
Cambridge Massachusetts 02139 Features Onsite
JOB SUMMARY Outdoor Education Specialist ... JOB DESCRIPTION

Outdoor Education Specialist position This role will be guiding students on outdoor/woods trips teaching them all listed below.

Trips will be in NH and MA.

Duties and Responsibilities (include but are not limited to) :

Teach Outdoor Education curriculum (e.g., how to pack a backpack, how to use map and compass, Leave no Trace principles)

Attend and actively participate in all pre and post trip meetings

Assist with trip planning and logistics

Serve as MIT onsite representative with students, vendors and partners

Prepare and submit post-course reports in a timely manner

Submit incident/accident reports with proper documentation promptly.

Stay updated on outdoor trends and practices

Maintain all certifications and training. (CPR, First Aid, AED, Wilderness FA)

Adhere to MIT policies, procedures, and industry best practices on and off campus

Assisting with the development of an Outdoor Education resource library

Engage and motivate student participants (beginner to advanced level participants)

Scout, inspect, and prepare course locations/sites and necessary equipment, as needed

Commit to teaching schedule for a minimum of 1 year

Follow all MIT Physical Education and Wellness policies and procedures

Minimum Requirements

Bachelor's degree

AED/CPR/FA certification

Wilderness First Aid or willing to obtain

Valid Driver's license

DAPER/MIT van certification training

Previous experience in Outdoor Education and leadership

Experience teaching outdoor skills related to backpacking (ex. trip planning, leave no trace principles and fitness preparation).

Direct experience and awareness of safety and risk management in Outdoor Education

Must complete training and adhere to all MIT/DAPER Emergency action plans

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Preferred Requirements

Familiarity with backpacking locally and in the surrounding area

Experience teaching in higher education

Experience leading backpacking trips, clinics and courses

Ability to foster a welcoming environment to diverse participants