EMPLOYMENT
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Telluride Academy staff members are the heart and soul of our organization! They are the creative engines behind every interaction, experience and outcome we strive to achieve with our students. They are educators, guides, adventurers of the highest order, and the architects of Telluride Academy’s highly reputable outdoor and enrichment programs. Our team of instructors, specialists and interns represent a diverse collection of passionate individuals that come together to contribute to a high-energy and dynamic youth program that explores the southwest and beyond. Our success relies on collaboration, problem-solving and a ton of enthusiasm! We believe in working hard and playing harder and that a good day on the job is filled with equal parts discovery and dirt. If you are an expert at finding the perfect balance between silliness and safety, free play and focused instruction, then we would love to meet you!
CURRENT OPENINGS
Field Instructor (Seasonal, 11 Weeks)
Reports To: Program Director
Salary: $20–$25/hour or $750–$1,000+/week DOE
Join Telluride Academy as a Field Instructor, leading outdoor experiential education programs for youth ages 5–17. Facilitate activities like hiking, camping, rock climbing, and more while fostering teamwork, leadership, and environmental stewardship in the stunning landscapes of Telluride.
Key Responsibilities:
- Plan and lead age-appropriate activities aligned with program goals.
- Facilitate outdoor adventures, including field games, camping, and kayaking.
- Cultivate a supportive, inclusive, and fun environment for participants.
- Ensure participant safety by following risk management protocols.
- Teach Leave No Trace principles and promote personal growth.
Qualifications:
- At least 21 years old with experience in outdoor education and youth programs.
- CPR and Wilderness First Aid (WFA) required; ability to pass background checks.
- Strong communication, organization, and leadership skills.
- Physically able to lift 50 lbs, hike rugged terrain, and work outdoors for extended periods.
Hiring
policy
Telluride Academy (TA) is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances. Telluride Academy’s management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities, access to facilities and programs, and general treatment during employment.
TA will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation of an otherwise qualified applicant or employee related to an individual’s physical or mental disability, sincerely held religious beliefs and practices, and/or any other reason required by applicable law unless doing so would impose an undue hardship upon TA’s business operations.