Field instructors must be at least 21 years of age. They must be able to pass an annual physical examination, pass pre-employment and random drug screening tests and pass a Federal Criminal Background Check. They must have a high school degree or equivalent and have a current CPR & First Aid certification. Finally, our staff must be patient and love the outdoors.
THAT´S IT?!? JUST A HIGH SCHOOL DEGREE?!?
Oh wait , yes there is something else: you will be expected to complete our training (7 days) and internship (3 shifts )
During the first half of training potential guides experience the program much like the students. They are blindfolded on the ride out to the wilderness to prevent them from “seeing the way out”, and metaphorically “starting a new life”. They are expected to memorize and abide by the rules including calling numbers while away at the latrine, completing camp set-up and break-down chores, and working on friction fires and phase work. Hiking is an integral part of training as it is imperative that guides have the physical stamina to keep up with the students on hikes. After the first few days of training focus transitions from learning what the students experience to the policies and procedures of the program as well as the skills a guide must have to be successful in the wilderness. Training lasts seven days in the field directly and two days in the classroom; total of nine days inclusive.
And after that: go and change the life of a teenager...
I simply cannot believe this. This must be a joke , right?!?
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