Adventure Education Supervisor

About the role

At The Heritage Community, adventure is more than recreation. It is an opportunity for healing, growth, and transformation. We believe that outdoor experiences build confidence, resilience, emotional regulation, and life skills that last long after the trip is over.

What You'll Do

• Plan, coordinate, and lead hiking, camping, backpacking, climbing, and other adventure-based experiences.
• Facilitate overnight and multi-day wilderness expeditions.
• Build strong therapeutic relationships with adolescents through shared outdoor experiences.
• Teach teamwork, emotional regulation, communication, and problem-solving in real time.
• Manage all trip logistics including transportation, permits, meals, lodging, and equipment.
• Conduct risk assessments, safety briefings, and emergency response planning.
• Maintain outdoor gear, adventure equipment, and fleet vehicles.
• Coach and support Adventure Education staff during outings and programming.
• Provide behavioral support using trauma-informed practices while maintaining group safety.
• Ensure every adventure reflects Heritage's mission of helping students heal and thrive.

What Makes You Successful

• Leads confidently in unfamiliar and changing environments.
• Remains calm and decisive during emergencies.
• Buils trust quickly with adolescents.
• Enjoys teaching through experience rather than lecture.
• Balances safety with adventure.
• Is highly organized and able to coordinate complex trips.
• Models resilience, accountability, and professionalism every day.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of two years of experience leading youth in outdoor, wilderness, or adventure programming.
• Current Wilderness First Responder (WFR) or Wilderness First Aid (WFA) certification.
• Current CPR and First Aid certification.
• Clean driving record and ability to transport students using fleet vehicles.
• At least 21 years of age.
• Ability to hike, camp, carry equipment weighing up to 50 pounds, and participate in physically demanding outdoor activities in varying terrain and weather conditions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Postsecondary education in Outdoor Leadership, Experiential Education, Recreation Therapy, or a related field.
• Experience working with adolescents in behavioral health, residential treatment, or therapeutic recreation.
• Knowledge of trauma-informed care and behavioral intervention strategies.