Experiential-Based Learning Instructor - Ropes Course Instructor

Aleut Federal

23h•$60,000 - $70,000•Onsite

About The Position

The mission of the United States Air Force Academy (USAFA) is to educate, train, and inspire men and women to become leaders of character, motivated to lead the United States Air Force in service to our nation. The Center for Character & Leadership Development (CCLD) plays a pivotal role in the USAFA mission by developing, administering, and assessing programs designed to promote leadership and character scholarship. The USAFA Outdoor Leadership Complex (OLC) is a key leadership instruction tool, providing learning in carefully controlled high-stress environments. Aleut is searching for an enthusiastic and experienced experiential-based learning (EBL) instructor with a solid safety record who can provide experiential-based leadership instruction to USAFA permanent party members, cadets, and external Department of Defense (DoD) customers.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent professional experience in outdoor education, leadership, or similar.
Minimum 3 years of experience in challenge course facilitation or adventure programming
Background in outdoor education or experiential-based learning to include outdoor challenges, teambuilding, and life lessons-style education
Knowledge of curriculum development

Nice To Haves

Association for Challenge Course Technology (ACCT) Level 2 Practitioner certification desired, or ability to obtain within 3 months
Ability to work in the high operations tempo of a quasi-university environment founded on military standards
Familiarity with using DoD, USAF, and USAFA instructions and guidelines for the conduct of work
Proficient in Microsoft Word and PowerPoint, and demonstrate good program management skills
Experience working in a military environment with knowledge of rank, protocol, and culture

Responsibilities

Assisting the CCLD with Experiential-Based Learning (EBL) curriculum design.
Supporting the CCLD Development Division Chief as subject matter experts (SMEs).
Supporting the CCLD Director of Experiential-Based Learning with writing, researching, editing, and supporting the Ropes Course educational plans and curriculum.
Meeting with mission element (ME) representatives and observing ME practices to identify opportunities to use Ropes Course experiences to support the mission. Objectives.
Attending periodic CCLD staff meetings and weekly management meetings.
Providing weekly and monthly project status information for the CCLD Director of Experiential-Based Learning via email, PowerPoint, and in person.
Assisting the CCLD Director of Experiential-Based Learning with pre-event practices, walkthroughs, and logistical rehearsals to ensure safe and successful Ropes Course execution.
Assisting with the review and production of the Operating Instruction, the Instructor Handbook, and the review and production of the e-Lesson Plan and Assessment.
Providing on-site Ropes Course assistance to include hands-on execution and advice, site scheduling, and emergency response actions.
Assisted in creating the Summer EBL program curriculum and documents and scheduling and logistics planning for EBL programs.