Posted by Rocky Mountain School of Expeditionary Learning on 06/27/2022

Job Basics

Industry Sector: Outdoor

Job Categories: Outdoor Education

Company Type: School/Military

State: CO

City: Denver

Country:

Required Experience: 1 - 3 years

Job Type: Full Time

Salary: $38,000 - $54,000

Required to Relocate: Yes

Required to Travel: Yes

Employee May Telecommute: No

Job Seeker Must Live Within: 25 miles

Job Description & Requirements

Join Our Team

“RMSEL scholars will demonstrate pride and ownership as they grow into responsible citizens, who strive for high academic achievement and character excellence. RMSEL staff will equip our students with tools for success  in order to make a positive impact on our local and global community. Through our actions, our community will exemplify Expeditionary Learning.” 

 

Director of Adventure Programming

The Rocky Mountain School of Expeditionary Learning (RMSEL) is looking for a Director of Adventure Programming. This position is a member of the RMSEL administra tive team serving students, teachers, and parents in a K-12 community.

 

Background

RMSEL is a public, K-12 school of choice serving students from five Denver-area school districts: Aurora, Cherry Creek, Denver, Douglas County, and Littleton. The school, founded in 1993, is a learning community designed around multidisciplinary, integrated learning expeditions. Expeditionary Learning places emphasis on high academic achievement as well as on character development. We believe that, given the right support and a caring and compassionate learning environment, all students can and want to learn. Our standards-based portfolio assessment system makes explicit the criteria by which success can be measured and documents the accomplishment of high academic and character standards. Administrators at RMSEL are expected to participate in a community of shared leadership.

 

Responsibilities

• Implement the Mission and Vision of RMSEL
• Collaborate with Crew Leaders on adventure programs and crew trips, which includes scheduling, review of safety / procedures on overnight trips for grades K-12
• Plan and lead 12 weeks of overnight crew trips annually
• Consult with Crew Leaders on off-site fieldwork, landmark trips, and service
• Ensure that the standard operating procedures and educational philosophy of RMSEL is in place on all adventure activities by training Crew Leaders as needed
• Facilitate planning and debriefing trips with crew leaders
• Ensure that all adventure trips are implemented within the determined budget
• Lead groups of students in a variety of activities including rock climbing, backpacking, hiking, skiing, snowshoeing, camp craft, environmental education, survival skills, canoeing, rafting, bicycling, and team development initiatives
• Manage the inventory of adventure equipment
• Manage the bus fleet

 

Requirements

• BA in Education and/or Related Recreational Field
• Wilderness First Responder (or higher)
• ACA Swift Water Rescue (preferred)
• Single Pitch Instructor (SPI) (preferred)
• Any other outdoor industry certifications shall be reviewed
• Ability to communicate with a variety of stakeholders both effectively and efficiently * Manage tasks and time both effectively and efficiently
• Meticulous attention to detail
• Model organizational best practice with all stakeholders
• Strict adherence to deadlines as provided
• Model all BOCES Personnel Policies and Colorado Revised Statute
• Impeccable judgment understanding the importance of conferencing with administrative team members and the Executive Director.

Benefits

• RMSEL values its team of amazing educators. Leaders at RMSEL receive:
• Medical, Dental, Life Insurance
• CO PERA
• Salary range $38,000 - 54,000 (based on experience)
• The opportunity to work with a team of professional educators that values relationships with colleagues and students
• A supportive and invested parent community
• A positive school culture tied to our mission and vision
• A leadership team that values teachers, students, and staff
• A community that values their work, while having fun doing it!

 

Apply

Interested candidates should apply using the link on this pag.e

 

Please, no phone calls.

 

Deadline for application is Friday, July 1, 2022 at 3:00 p.m. or until filled.

About Rocky Mountain School of Expeditionary Learning

RMSEL Mission
As a K-12 community, the mission of the Rocky Mountain School of Expeditionary Learning (RMSEL) is to empower students and staff to be learners, thinkers, citizens, and explorers engaged in and inspired by the real world. "We are crew not passengers." 

RMSEL Vision
“RMSEL scholars will demonstrate pride and ownership as they grow into responsible citizens, who strive for high academic achievement and character excellence. RMSEL staff will equip our students with tools for success in order to make a positive impact on our local and global community. Through our actions, our community will exemplify Expeditionary Learning.”