EMPLOYMENT
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Telluride Academy staff members are the heart and soul of our organization! They are the creative engines behind every interaction, experience and outcome we strive to achieve with our students. They are educators, guides, adventurers of the highest order, and the architects of Telluride Academy’s highly reputable outdoor and enrichment programs. Our team of instructors, specialists and interns represent a diverse collection of passionate individuals that come together to contribute to a high-energy and dynamic youth program that explores the southwest and beyond. Our success relies on collaboration, problem-solving and a ton of enthusiasm! We believe in working hard and playing harder and that a good day on the job is filled with equal parts discovery and dirt. If you are an expert at finding the perfect balance between silliness and safety, free play and focused instruction, then we would love to meet you!
CURRENT OPENINGS
Telluride Academy’s After-School Program Instructors are responsible for overseeing a safe and educational After-School Program for Academy students. The After-School Program Instructors will work with the Program Manager to provide immersive and meaningful instruction to students for each after-school session. Instructor responsibilities will include facilitating skills-based curriculum and ensuring a safe, engaging and educational experience for students. Additionally, all staff are expected to practice and teach environmental stewardship principles as well as leadership and team building initiatives to groups of students. After-School Program Instructors will familiarize themselves with after-school climbing program offerings and associated locations.
Additional responsibilities include: Maintaining the Academy’s climbing equipment and space, creating unique programming opportunities and assisting the Program Manager with gear inventory, safety check/recertification procedures.
Qualifications Include:
*Display a strong sense of organizational best practices and protocols.
*A current WFA and CPR/AED
*Annually Pass a Federal Background Check and Display a clean driving record necessary to transport students to outdoor climbing sites.
*Experience climbing and belaying
*Strong organizational skills, interpersonal skills and risk assessment
*Must be 18 years old
Telluride Academy’s After-School Program Instructors are responsible for overseeing a safe and educational After-School Program for Academy students. The After-School Program Instructors will work with the Program Manager to provide immersive and meaningful instruction to students for each after-school session. Instructor responsibilities include facilitating skills-based curriculum and ensuring a safe, engaging and educational experience for students. Additionally, all staff are expected to practice and teach environmental stewardship principles as well as leadership and team building initiatives to groups of students. After-School Program Instructors will familiarize themselves with after school Mountain Biking program offerings and associated locations.
Additional Responsibilities: Maintaining the Academy’s mountain bike equipment and space, creating unique programming opportunities and assisting the Program Manager with gear inventory and safety check/recertification procedures.
Qualifications Include:
*Display a strong sense of organizational best practices and protocols.
*A current WFA and CPR/AED
*Annually Pass a Federal Background Check and Display a clean driving record necessary to transport students to outdoor climbing sites.
*Experience riding single and double track mountain bike trails.
*Strong organizational skills, interpersonal skills and risk assessment
*Candidates must have their own mountain bike and helmet
*Must be 18 years old