Adventures Lead Metro, AZ
Listed on 2025-04-23
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Education / Teaching
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Outdoor/Nature/Animal Care
Recreation & Leisure, Outdoor / Nature
About Us:
Williamsburg Learning (WL) is an educational services provider that provides curriculum, mentors, and courses for Williamsburg Academy of Colorado, Leadership Academy of Utah, and other partner schools. Our mission is to prepare promising students for meaningful lives as principled leaders and we do that by providing transformational learning experiences.
We have several core values that are very important to all team members. If these values speak to you, you are excited about the job description, and you meet the listed qualifications, we want to hear from you!
Growth: We seek to be constantly learning and growing both personally and professionally.
Right Action: We strive to do the right thing for colleagues and customers at all times.
Culture of Belonging: We’re real. We’re authentic. We know there’s more to life than just work, so we try to make it fun and build real connections with each other as we go.
About the Position:
* Applications must include a cover letter that describes why this role + you = match made in heaven.
Williamsburg Adventures is seeking passionate outdoor and leadership mentors to guide students through enriching experiences in our Outdoor and Leadership Adventures courses across designated locations in Arizona.
The Outdoor Adventures course is an in-person, experiential PE class offered in partnership with Williamsburg Academy for students in grades 6–12. Participants engage in a variety of hands-on activities such as rock climbing, hiking, canoeing, snowshoeing, skiing, survival skills, first aid, outdoor games, and more, all while earning PE credit.
The Leadership Adventures course focuses on developing students’ leadership abilities through immersive, real-world experiences. Students earn elective leadership credit by participating in activities such as visiting museums and colleges, going on field trips, completing service projects, and practicing leadership through simulations and group challenges.
• This position will start at the beginning of June.
Adventure Leads will be responsible for the following:
Facilitate Transformational Learning Experiences
Leads play a key role in transforming each adventure into a meaningful, growth-centered experience for students.
Responsibilities include:
Leads are expected to build in transformational experiences, reflective touchpoints, and guided discussions throughout each adventure.
Williamsburg Adventures will provide training on our proven framework for creating impactful, purpose-driven experiences.
Leads will offer thought-provoking context before and during each adventure and facilitate meaningful reflection through one-on-one conversations, group discussions, debriefs, and more.
Leads are responsible for organizing and facilitating hands-on adventures. While they don’t need to be experts in every activity, they should coordinate with local partners (e.g., booking a rock climbing gym) to ensure high-quality, safe experiences.
Planning & Logistics for Site-Specific Adventures
Local Adventure Coordination:
Leads are responsible for planning and executing 10 adventures per semester in their assigned region. Events are scheduled on predetermined Fridays, typically between 9:00 AM and 3:00 PM, and run 2–4 hours in length.
Types of Adventures:
Event Approval:
All proposed events must be submitted to and approved by Williamsburg Adventures in advance to ensure alignment with program goals and standards.
Logistics & Budgeting
Leads will make all necessary logistical arrangements, including scheduling vendors and managing payments. A…
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