So you want to be a American Canoe Association Certified Instructor Trainer? Join our host, Candace Brendler, and Kelsey Bracewell, SEI Department Director at the American Canoe Association as they discuss how you can become a certified instructor trainer, with valuable insight from how long the process takes to pay and benefits.

Considering making a career move? Want to get your application in to the right people? Here are some next steps for you to take:

• Check out the American Canoe Association website
• Learn the criteria and process for becoming an instructor trainer
• Read ACA's Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Initiatives
• Contact Kelsey ([email protected]) at ACA for more questions!

So you want to be a… Challenge Course Trainer? Join Candace Brendler, Outdoor Action Program Coordinator at Princeton University and Chris Damboise, Director of Training and Team Development and Phil Brown, Senior Trainer for High 5 Adventure Learning Center as they discuss how you can become a Challenge Course Trainer, with valuable insight from how long the process takes to pay and benefits.

• Staff training plans and skill assessments can be found here
• Here is a google doc of Vertical Playpen podcast episodes listed by category
• Training pathways with specific hours and requirements for certifications

So you want to work for Outward Bound? Join our host Candace Brendler and Anne Morrison, Senior Director of Programs and Safety for the Northwest Outward Bound School as they discuss how you can work for Outward Bound in the field or on the admin side, with valuable insight from how long the process takes to pay and benefits.

• Check out the Northwest Outward Bound Careers & Employment page here!
• Interested in something in particular? Here are some quick links:
  • Instructing Wilderness Courses
  • Instructing at an Urban Center
  • Working with At-Risk Youth
  • Logistics Positions
  • Internships
  • Administrative Positions
• Ready to go International? Learn more about Outward Bound International here.

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