Field Instructor 2027 — Outdoor Education

Job overview

The Field Instructor 2027 role is hybrid in Spruce Head, ME, with a seasonal daily rate of $105–$125 after introductory training; new instructor training pays $75 per day. Hurricane Island Outward Bound School is a nonprofit educational organization whose mission is to spark lifelong growth through challenge outdoors. The instructor helps deliver wilderness-based courses by teaching expedition and social-emotional skills, supervising students, and supporting course planning and safety. First-year staff may also work in a hybrid instructor and logistician role, helping coordinate course transportation, gear, food, and related logistics according to program needs.

What you'll do

• Assist Lead Instructors in delivering the Outward Bound mission and course components
• teach and coach outdoor and social-emotional skills
• contribute to course planning, curriculum, routes, and packing
• monitor risks and safeguard student well-being
• follow safety and emergency procedures
• model positive behavior and self-care
• maintain communication with staff
• support pre- and post-course organization, paperwork, and gear cleaning
• depending on assignment, support logistics for transportation, gear, food, and course needs.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

field instructor

outdoor education

wilderness expeditions

sailing

backpacking

canoeing

sea kayaking

social-emotional learning

spruce head me

hurricane island outward bound school

$105–$125/day

room and board

seasonal

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Room and board, paid training and professional development, outdoor gear pro deals after the first course, 401(k) eligibility after one year, and an Employee Assistance Program.

Why this role

Seasonal position with required training in May and field work ending in mid-September; new staff can expect 50–85 work days including training. Room and board are provided. Current WFR and CPR certifications are required or must be obtained before work begins. A technical skills log is optional; sea kayaking opportunities may be available for experienced sea kayakers.

About the employer

Hurricane Island Outward Bound School is hiring for this role. Industry: Other Technical and Trade Schools. Sector: 61.