Outward Bound Job Postings

Summary
The Vice President of Safety provides support to, and oversight of, program safety and quality for all Outward Bound operating units, and sub units including Charters in the USA.  

Our ultimate goal is to support the exercise of good judgment by staff who lead our students.  We do this by working to ensure that Outward Bound’s Safety Policy & Standards are known, understood and practiced in all our program operations; by understanding incident trends, staff culture and organizational dynamics that affect the safety of our operations; and by taking timely action to address deficiencies.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
National Safety Policy  & Standards

• In conjunction with the National Outward Bound Safety Committee and Chief Executive Officer, maintain and update the Safety Policy & Standards that apply to the Outward Bound system as a whole.

Safety and Program Operations

• Consult with individual operating units regarding the efficacy of their safety management systems.  Be the “go to” person for Safety Directors, Medical Screeners, the Risk Management Committee and staff generally on matters of program safety and quality.
• Provide safety support and oversight for Centers and initiatives.
• Assess and respond to any ongoing or acute safety and quality issues at the three chartered units and within the Outward Bound, Inc. affiliation, in coordination with their respective Executive Directors, Safety Managers and the VP of Programs.
• Assure the integrity, accuracy, and effective use of the Incident Reporting System in moving Outward Bound toward a data-based/prevention-based safety system.
• Oversight of investigation of significant incidents within the three chartered units and within the affiliation in coordination with the Safety Director and Associate Director.
• Interface with the crisis communication consultant during emergency/crisis events.
• Review all marketing materials, including electronic, websites and written materials for safety content.
• On call for incident response at all times, except for pre approved PTO.

Safety Reporting and Response

• Recommend corrective action and prevention methods to Safety Directors and the National Safety Committee based on periodic root cause analysis of incidence data. 
• Oversight of Safety Director Quarterly and Annual Safety Report based on incidence data, unit reports, and other sources.
• Represent the Safety Department on the National Safety Committee, the Board Safety Committee, and Risk Management Committee.

Other

Represent Outward Bound safety to insurance broker and insurers.

Secondary Duties and Responsibilities

• Represent Outward Bound USA on the Outward Bound International Risk Management Committee.
• Serve as a general spokesperson to external audiences on matters related to Outward Bound safety.

Knowledge and Skills

• Knowledge of OB programs, philosophy and skill requirements.
• Strong working knowledge of the multiple legal issues in outdoor education including, marketing, medical assessment, risk release, development, staff training etc. 
• Vast knowledge in crisis management including:
• Developing and managing a national emergency response plans.
• Interacting with family, media, legal representation in the initial response.
• Practice of providing initial administrative presence in the field, for staff support, investigation initiation, and managing local agencies relationships, in the event of a fatality.
• Ability to work both independently and cooperatively as a team member.
• Detail oriented with good organizational skills.
• Very strong and effective communicator, both written and oral.
• Proficient with PC in Word® and Excel®.
• Successful applicant will possess the interpersonal skills and versatility to effectively build relationships across a broad spectrum.
• Ability to problem-solve, prioritize and manage multiple tasks successfully within tight timelines and high stress.

Education and Work Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree with 10+ years of position related experience.
• Prior instructing experience for Outward Bound or other wilderness expeditionary organization required. 
• Experience conducting investigations of significant field incidents, including fatalities, and/or serious injury, including report writing, working with counsel and the risk management committee.
• Experience presenting at national safety management conferences preferred.
• Personal extended expedition experience in the US, and internationally is preferred.

Compensation

• This is a full-time, benefit eligible position.
• Salary commensurate with experience.
• Will participate in the Senior Leadership Team bonus program.

Application

Click here to apply for this position or visit our website at www.outwardbound.org. 

In the face of difficult economic times in the last few years, Outward Bound Zimbabwe has managed to keep going and maintain its role in the development and personal growth of Zimbabwe's young people. Over this time we have become a little isolated from the rest of the Outward Bound Community, however we are now taking steps to address this and become more involved with the rest of the OB world.

Our team of instructors have shown amazing loyalty and strength of character and we now see the need to ensure their qualifications are kept up to standard. We are looking for a suitably qualified individual to visit our awesome centre for a period of 3 months and help us with this goal.

This person will need to be able to re-certify staff to conduct sessions in rock climbing, abseiling and mountain leadership. Other skills that would be useful would include the ability to teach water safety and basic first aid. We would like to ensure that OBZ staff are OB "certified" to operate in other OB centres.

This will allow us to conduct staff exchange programmes with other centers in the future and give our team the chance to grow as individuals and bring back new ideas and enthusiasm to Zimbabwe's young people.

If interested in visiting Africa and helping develop the staff in one of Outward Bounds most stunning locations please contact Dave Miekle on outwardboundzim@stargaze.co.za

Contact: Dave Miekle
Email: outwardboundzim@stargaze.co.za

North Carolina Outward Bound offers internships designed to provide an understanding of Outward Bound philosophies and operations, as well as an opportunity to develop technical and interpersonal skills to work with students in a wilderness context. The internship begins in mid-May with a 14-day wilderness expedition in one of our Western North Carolina course areas. This is followed by a week of in-base training focused on the technical and risk management skills needed to support Outward Bound crews in the field. The internship wraps up on July 31st. Interns will be involved in a variety of course support roles including service projects, driving, logistics, rock climbing, ropes course and general base camp maintenance. Additional training and skills development days will occur intermittently to support individual development.

To apply go to: www.ncoutwardbound.org

Contact: Staffing Coordinator
Phone: 828.299.3366 ext. 194
Email: fieldjobs@ncobs.org

DGM will be responsible to plan, manage and lead the operations and development of the Outward Bound Professional Department in delivering high quality and effective customized corporate experiential learning programmes. DGM will be required to develop a sustainable business model for the market share and revenue growth of the Department.

REQUIREMENTS

• Degree, preferably with Master's Degree or Postgraduate Diploma in Human Resource Development Or Equivalent
• 3 to 5 years of experience in business development
• Analytical, mature and self-motivated with strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Any experience managing a Outdoor center or equivalent will be an advantage

Contact: Mdm Yuslina Bte Mahmood
Email: PA_OBS_HR@pa.gov.sg

STC will be responsible for selling Outward Bound Professional Programmes to prospective clients through a consulting process that involves corporate programme customization for staff at all levels in organizations in the private and public sector. You will be the lead person representing the Outward Bound Singapore (OBS) to clients and managing all aspects of their programmes, including possible follow ups. As part of your responsibilities, you are also expected to build excellent rapport and network with clients for continued or new business engagement.

REQUIREMENTS

• Degree, preferably a Masters Degree or Postgraduate Diploma in Human Resource Development Or Equivalent
• 4 to 5 years of experience in project, client management and consulting
• Strong written/oral communications
• Good interpersonal skills and able to work independently
• Excellent customer service

Contact: Yuslina Mahmood
Email: PA_OBS_HR@pa.gov.sg

The Internship program is an intensive 8-month residential Certificate IV in Outdoor Recreation program which equips people with all the necessary skills, experience and qualifications to become an Outdoor Education Instructor.

As a Group Instructor you will lead groups in personal development, using the outdoors as a medium, and experiential education as the method (learning by doing).

By the end of the program you will have developed a broad range of technical skills such as climbing, rafting, wilderness first aid, navigation, search and rescue, 4 Wheel Driving and a whole lot more. Your technical abilities will be complemented by a strong set of people skills such as team building, coaching, behaviour management and facilitation techniques.

Some of the things that make our program unique not only to Australia, but internationally, include: work experience being built into the course, travelling to regions throughout the country to learn, being viewed as "staff in training" rather than students and becoming immersed in our community which has a strong international mix of people.

These elements combine to ensure your internship is an experience of a lifetime, full of fun, adventure and personal growth as well as a springboard for life.

For more information and to make an application please logon to our website www.outwardbound.org.au.

We are seeking a talented, passionate individual to fulfill the role of QUALITY RISK MANAGER at our National Base in Tharwa, ACT. This dynamic role may appeal to an individual who is passionate about making a difference, and would like to be involved in a worthwhile cause. This is a full time role.

The primary objective of the role is to ensure that safe, professional and quality programs are delivered across all of our operational areas in Australia.

For more information & to make an application please logon to our website www.outwardbound.org.au

We are seeking mature, energetic and highly skilled applicants for the position of Training Instructor at Outward Bound Hong Kong. The successful applicant will have the following attributes.

Essential Requirements

• A mature and energetic nature with a belief in human potential
• Strong ethics, values and integrity
• A high level of personal initiative
• A willingness to be flexible in regards to situations, working hours and conditions
• Excellent teaching and communication skills
• Three years work experience at Outward Bound
• Bronze Medallion Life Saving Qualification or equivlant
• A First Aid Qualification
• Experience and qualifications in sailing instruction
• Experience and qualifications in sea kayak instruction
• High personal standards in terms of professionalism and role modeling
• Superb attention to detail and record keeping

Preferred Requirements

• Experience and qualifications in hill walking/mountaineering
• Experience and qualification in rock climbing
• Experience and qualifications in power boating
• Ability to write clear and effective lesson plans

The successful applicant will be responsible for organizing and delivering hard skills training for new and current instructors at Outward Bound Hong Kong.

The successful applicant will receive adequate expenses for relocation and a competitive salary with additional benefits including insurance, accommodation and meals whilst working. Please contact Richard Gerrish for more details.

Interested parties should send their resume and a covering letter to the Training Manager, Richard Gerrish, at the email address listed below.

Contact: Richard Gerrish
Phone: No Calls
Email: rich@outwardbound.org.hk