Our instructors are exceptional people. We select them from a wide variety of backgrounds, they are experienced, inspirational and empathetic. Outward Bound instructors are well trained, skilled at identifying and facilitating powerful learning and its transference back to everyday life.

Our most senior instructors deliver our business programmes. This is complemented with integrated workshops delivered by external facilitators.

Staff Recruitment

Outward Bound specialises in, and holds a strong commitment to, the personal development of young people. With a strong vision and an exceptional strategic plan, we strive for quality outcomes in terms of ongoing personal development of staff and students, curriculum delivery and staff competence within an educational environment.

Become an instructor

Outward Bound seek applications for the next staff selection course. Ideal applicants will be: passionate about working with people to develop their potential, have experience, qualifications and skills working in the outdoors, have positive life skills, and be able to relate well to others.

The first step to becoming an instructor:

Download and read the requirements and complete this application form.

Our next selection is likely to be in 2013.

For more information please contact Ruth Scheffer.
Email: rschaffer@outwardbound.co.nz