Associate Director of Program - Expeditions

The Associate Director of Program (ADP) - Expeditions is responsible for the leadership, management, and development of Chesapeake Bay Outward Bound School (CBOBS) expeditions and the staff who run them. The ADP promotes a standard of excellence and culture of safety for all expeditions and program staff.

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

Staffing & Staff Development

• Schedule qualified instructors for all expeditions, expedition support, and logistics support. Maintain accurate staff schedule data on the Brain.
• Collaborate closely with Day Program Coordinator to communicate schedules and respond to time off requests for all instructors through When I Work.
• Evaluate, support, and report on individual and instructional teams’ performance and development.
• In coordination with the Director of Program & Safety and HR, investigate policy violations and/or failures to meet expectations by instructors.
• Collaborate with Associate Director of Programs -Day Program to supervise and ensure performance reviews/development plans are completed for: Program Specialists, Program Coordinators, and Instructors.

Program Quality, Development, & Management

• Oversee all day-to-day operations of CBOBS expeditions, and ensure they remain true to the mission, values, and principles of CBOBS.
• Ensure all requirements and reporting responsibilities are met for grant-funded programs.
• Collaborate with the Director of Program & Safety and Educational Partnerships Team for the creation and maintenance of the expedition calendar.
• Ensure regular and as-needed maintenance of rock-climbing gear and safety equipment. Work with the logistics department to assure all expedition gear is inventoried, organized, clean, and in safe working condition.
• Manage relationships with local land managers, public agencies, and partners and maintain necessary land use permits.
• Work with Admissions Coordinators and Instructors staff to address student issues as they arise during enrollment or in the field.
• Ensure the quality of all pre- and post-course paperwork.

Safety & Risk Management

• Ensure all programs adhere to the OBUSA and CBOBS safety standards, policies, and administrative directives.
• Manage and participate in the emergency on-call system. Assume or share any assigned roles for any critical or emergency response.
• Participate in the preparation of safety reports and newsletters, including incident analysis, for program administration and the Program and Safety Committee.

Secondary Duties & Responsibilities

• Assist in the development of training and participate as a trainer.
• Assist in delivery of program-related events (i.e., School Briefings, Fundraising Events, etc.).
• Participate as a Field Instructor, Course Director, Rock Site Manager as needed.
• Conduct field visits to assure quality and safety of programming.

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

• Bachelor’s degree plus 3-5 years of experience in the outdoor education/experiential learning field or a similar combination of education and experience.
• Field/instructional experience as a mentor in an outdoor experiential education program, preferably Outward Bound, is highly desired.
• Demonstrate knowledge of Outward Bound history, mission, pedagogy, and philosophy.
• Exemplary communication and presentation skills.
• A record of success working with youth from various backgrounds.
• Experience managing and/or running the following expeditions: backpack, canoe, sea kayak.
• Demonstrate successful working relationships with staff at all levels of an organization.
• Able to multi-task and meet deadlines within a team and individually.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and analytical skills.
• Proficient with Windows operating systems, wireless networks, selecting and installing software and drivers, data entry, Salesforce, mobile device setup and advanced functions of MS Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Strong personal motivation, initiative, follow through, flexibility and commitment.
• Able to give and receive timely, effective verbal and written feedback.
• Maintain a Wilderness First Responder Certification.
• Must be able to complete OB driver training and clear a motor vehicle record check.
• Must be 21 years of age and be able to clear federal and state background checks.

Compensation & Benefits

Salary Range:

• $52,000 - $60,000; commensurate with experience.

Benefits:

• Employer contribution of 70% for Medical, Dental, & Vision insurance for the employee and their children, if applicable.
• Fifteen (15) days of Paid Time Off (PTO) which accrue per pay period.
• Up to Eight (8) weeks of paid Family/Medical leave.
• Thirteen (13) paid holidays.
• 401(k) retirement plan with a match. Employees are eligible for participation after 6months of employment. The current match is 3% of the employee’s salary.
• Long-term disability, short-term disability, and a $25,000 life insurance policy at no cost to the employee.
• Pre-tax Saving Cafeteria Plan: Healthcare Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Health Savings Account (HSA).
• Pre-tax Commuter/Transit Benefits.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Mutual of Omaha Supplemental Insurance.
• Pro Deals: Discounts from outdoor industry vendors for outdoor professionals.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.

• Ability to sit at a desk or computer 90% of the time or greater.
• Ability to carry weights up to sixty pounds and participate in moderate to vigorous physical activity, including but not limited to: backpacking, climbing, paddling, ropes courses, rock climbing, running.
• Irregular work hours, as necessary.

Chesapeake Bay Outward Bound School prohibits discrimination against any student or applicant because of race, color, religion, sex, gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual orientation, qualified individuals with disabilities on the basis of disability, or any other category which may be protected by applicable state or federal law. Chesapeake Bay Outward Bound School also promotes respect for all people and will not tolerate harassment based on any of these characteristics nor on differences based on gender identity or expression.

Outward Bound has a zero-tolerance policy for incidents of child abuse and neglect and will report any suspected abuse or neglect.