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Adventure Lead - North Utah County, UT
Williamsburg LearningUtah County, Utah, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 1 Apr 2025
About the role
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 Utah.The Outdoor Adventures course is an in-person, experiential PE class offered in partnership with Leadership Academy of Utah 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.
Adventure Leads will be responsible for the following:
Facilitate Transformational Learning ExperiencesLeads play a key role in transforming each adventure into a meaningful, growth-centered experience for students. Responsibilities include:•Infusing Meaning into Adventures: Leads are expected to build in transformational experiences, reflective touchpoints, and guided discussions throughout each adventure.•Training & Preparation: Williamsburg Adventures will provide training on our proven framework for creating impactful, purpose-driven experiences.•Attendance at all online Friday trainings is required. A full training schedule will be shared before the school year begins.•Facilitating Reflection: 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.•Coordinating Adventures: 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:•Outdoor Adventures may include hiking, climbing and rappelling, kayaking, stand-up paddle-boarding, outdoor games, first-aid training, self-defense, ice skating, snowshoeing, skiing, and winter survival skills.•Leadership Adventures may include museum visits, service projects, field trips, college tours, simulations, and interactive leadership activities.•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•Vendor Coordination: Leads will make all necessary logistical arrangements, including scheduling vendors and managing payments. A company credit card will be provided for approved expenses.•Expense Reporting: Leads are required to submit receipts and reports using Abacus by the scheduled deadlines. All expenses are reviewed monthly.•Budget Management: Adventures must be planned within the approved semester budget.On-Site Leadership•Event Leadership: Leads serve as the primary facilitator at each event, providing direction to Trail Guides and volunteers and ensuring a smooth, safe, and engaging experience.•Professional Presence: Leads are expected to build and maintain trust with students, parents, and team members by modeling professionalism, preparedness, and integrity.•Timely Arriva
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 Utah.The Outdoor Adventures course is an in-person, experiential PE class offered in partnership with Leadership Academy of Utah 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.
Adventure Leads will be responsible for the following:
Facilitate Transformational Learning ExperiencesLeads play a key role in transforming each adventure into a meaningful, growth-centered experience for students. Responsibilities include:•Infusing Meaning into Adventures: Leads are expected to build in transformational experiences, reflective touchpoints, and guided discussions throughout each adventure.•Training & Preparation: Williamsburg Adventures will provide training on our proven framework for creating impactful, purpose-driven experiences.•Attendance at all online Friday trainings is required. A full training schedule will be shared before the school year begins.•Facilitating Reflection: 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.•Coordinating Adventures: 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:•Outdoor Adventures may include hiking, climbing and rappelling, kayaking, stand-up paddle-boarding, outdoor games, first-aid training, self-defense, ice skating, snowshoeing, skiing, and winter survival skills.•Leadership Adventures may include museum visits, service projects, field trips, college tours, simulations, and interactive leadership activities.•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•Vendor Coordination: Leads will make all necessary logistical arrangements, including scheduling vendors and managing payments. A company credit card will be provided for approved expenses.•Expense Reporting: Leads are required to submit receipts and reports using Abacus by the scheduled deadlines. All expenses are reviewed monthly.•Budget Management: Adventures must be planned within the approved semester budget.On-Site Leadership•Event Leadership: Leads serve as the primary facilitator at each event, providing direction to Trail Guides and volunteers and ensuring a smooth, safe, and engaging experience.•Professional Presence: Leads are expected to build and maintain trust with students, parents, and team members by modeling professionalism, preparedness, and integrity.•Timely Arriva
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