JOB DESCRIPTION FOR INSTRUCTOR POSITIONS

Title: Instructor
Function: Outdoor Education And Operations Of Programs For Trails Wilderness School To Students Of All Ages.
Department: Operations
Reports to: Director
Coordinates with: Other Instructors, Wizard, Chameleons, Drover, LIT And Director.
Schedule: Summer 2003. Temporary Position.

Summary
Instructors and Chameleons will prepare and teach sessions during staff training, which may be assigned. Staff participate in activities that prepare all areas of the school for a successful summer season. At the close of the summer the instructors will assist in shutting down the summer facilities. Instructors are responsible for the safety, health and welfare of all students on their assigned course for its duration. Instructors are directly responsible for operating the programs of Trails Wilderness School in full.

Responsibilities
Overseeing, managing and maintaining assigned groups during their course experience at Trails Wilderness School.
Public Relations - Maintaining a positive image in and re-educating our customers about our camp and it's message.

Measurables
The scores on evaluations by the students, other staff, guide services and directors.
Maintain the budget as set for the program by the directors.

Preferred Skills and Attributes
Trails Wilderness School experience.
Public speaking experience and skills with both youth and adults
Telephone skills.
Ability to set and keep appointments
Ability to write and communicate punctual and well-thought-out reports.
Ability to establish rapport with youth and adults.
Self-starter and finisher.
Collegial, mature and well organized.
Sense of humor, positive attitude and ability to deal effectively with frustration.
Ability to work without direct supervision.
Sense of and experience with community development in small groups.
Significant outdoor experience; specifically in a given outdoor travel skill we teach.

Goals of the Instructor include:
1. Operate safe and fun wilderness programs as assigned by the directors.
2. Increase the cumulative scores on your Instructor evaluations by the students and other staff.
3. Maintain the budget as set for the program by the directors.

Objectives of the Instructor include:
Move Trails Wilderness School toward its stated objectives and goals including:
Providing a physically and mentally safe and supportive environment for education, cooperation and fun in the outdoors.
Utilizing wilderness travel activities to foster individual growth.
Directly involve individuals in activities to encourage self-confidence, responsibility, and leadership.
Increase the quality of all Trails Wilderness School programs.
Maintain and increase accountability of staff and students to individual program objectives.
Aid students in obtaining their individual objectives and goals.
Follow the mission statement of Trails Wilderness School.

Instructor Tasks and Projects Include
Follow guidelines set forth by the directors to maintain ACA accreditation.
Leading and instruct trips depending on course assignment.
Providing liaison services between the school and subcontractor guide services depending on course assignment.
Acquiring specifically requested images during the program.
Maintain expense record and following established budget.
Maintain equipment, campground and storage; coordination of instructor maintenance of site.
Complete assigned paperwork, including but not limited to: Course Logs, Vehicle Maintenance Logs, Student Evaluations, and Equipment Safety Checklist in a timely legible manner.
Drive vehicles both with and without students and other staff in a safe and prudent manner. Check vans regularly as set forth by ACA standards. Keep vans picked-up.
Maintain consistent, constructive and clear communications with both fellow staff members and directors.
Uphold guidelines, policies and procedures as set forth by Trails Wilderness School. It is the obligation of all instructors to report any and all infractions to the directors.
Maintain schedules, deadlines, and meetings in a timely and efficient manner.
Participate in meal planning and preparation.
Attend and participate in a positive manner in all staff meetings where possible.
Provide the students with consistent, positive, meaningful leadership.

JOB DESCRIPTION FOR WIZARD (LOGISTICS) POSITION

Title: Wizard
Function: Outdoor Education and Operations Support of Programs for Trails Wilderness School.
Department: Operations
Reports to: Director present
Coordinates with: Program Director, Instructors, Chameleons, Drover, LIT and Directors.
Schedule: Summer 2003, Temporary Position.

Summary
Wizards will operate the facility in Wyoming at Trails Wilderness School's Kelly operations base as directed by the Directors. The Wizard will order and prepare food, repair and inventory gear, operate re-supplies and drop off and pick ups for groups in a timely manner. Wizards prepare and teach sessions during staff training, which may be assigned. Wizards participate in activities that prepare all areas of the school for a successful summer season. At the close of the summer the Wizards will assist in shutting down the summer facilities. Wizards are responsible for the safety, health and welfare of all students during the summer. Wizards are directly responsible for operating and maintaining the facility and groups interaction with the facility of the programs of Trails Wilderness School.

Responsibilities
Maintaining food and gear to appropriate levels of use for the summer. Occasionally cooking meals for campers. Vehicle upkeep and maintenance. Group management during their stay at the facility. Public Relations - Maintaining a positive image in and re-educating our customers about our camp and it's message.

Measurable
The scores on evaluations by the students, other staff, guide services and directors.
Maintain the budget as set for the program by the directors.

Preferred Skills and Attributes
Trails Wilderness School experience.
Public speaking experience and skills with both youth and adults
Telephone skills.
Ability to set and keep appointments
Ability to write and communicate punctual and well-thought-out reports.
Ability to establish rapport with youth and adults.
Self-starter and finisher.
Collegial, mature and well organized.
Sense of humor, positive attitude and ability to deal effectively with frustration.
Ability to work without direct supervision.
Sense of and experience with community development in small groups.
Significant outdoor experience; specifically in a given outdoor travel skill we teach.

Goals of the Wizard include:
1. Operate safe and fun facility for programs as assigned by the directors.
2. Increase the cumulative scores on your evaluations by the students and other staff.
3. Maintain the budget as set for the program by the directors.
4. Keep a clean facility.
5. Maintain equipment, including vehicles, as needed.

Objectives of the Wizard include:
Move Trails Wilderness School toward its stated objectives and goals including:
Providing a physically and mentally safe and supportive environment for education, cooperation and fun in the outdoors.
Utilizing wilderness travel activities to foster individual growth.
Directly involve individuals in activities to encourage self-confidence, responsibility, and leadership.
Increase the quality of all Trails Wilderness School programs.
Maintain and increase accountability of staff and students to individual program objectives.
Aid students in obtaining their individual objectives and goals.
Follow the mission statement of Trails Wilderness School.

Wizard Tasks and Projects Include
Follow guidelines set forth by the directors to maintain ACA accreditation.
Obtaining and distributing equipment and food for wilderness travel as directed.
Outfitting Backpacking Trips in Wyoming, Washington, and Alaska depending on their course assignment.
Providing liaison services between the school and subcontractor guide services depending on course assignment.
Acquiring specifically requested images.
Maintain expense record and following or beat established budget.
Maintain equipment, campground and storage; coordination of instructor maintenance of site.
Complete assigned paperwork, including but not limited to: Equipment Safety Checklist, Wizard Daily, Weekly and Monthly Log, Building Maintenance Logs, Vehicle Maintenance Logs, Student Evaluations, and Equipment Safety Checklist in a timely legible manner.
Drive vehicles both with and without students and other staff in a safe and prudent manner. Check vans regularly as set forth by ACA standards. Keep vans picked-up.
Maintain consistent, constructive and clear communications with both fellow staff members and directors.
Uphold guidelines, policies and procedures as set forth by Trails Wilderness School. It is the obligation of all instructors to report any and all infractions to the directors.
Maintain schedules, deadlines, and meetings in a timely and efficient manner.
Participate in meal planning and preparation.
Emptying the garbage from the entire facility into our bear proof container.
Maintaining and cleaning the two bathrooms on a consistent schedule.
Attend and participate in a positive manner in all staff meetings where possible.
Answering the phone at the facility for the purposes of marketing and communication.
Computer entry of data including names and addresses.
Daily obtaining and distributing the mail.
Provide the students with consistent, positive, meaningful leadership.