Mid-Coast School of Technology is seeking a highly motivated, experienced, and student-centered Outdoor Leadership Instructor for the 2026-27 school year to lead and continue development of a nationally unique, two-year Outdoor Leadership Program serving high school juniors and seniors from Midcoast Maine.

This immersive, field-based program uses the outdoors as a classroom to develop technical outdoor skills, leadership, teamwork, risk management, environmental stewardship, and professional readiness. Students are challenged physically, mentally, and academically through authentic experiences in wilderness travel, maritime education, rescue training, expedition planning, and outdoor living skills.

See qualifications and performance responsibilities below. FMI or to request an application package, contact Sherry Moody at (207) 594-2161 x102 or email: smoody@mcst8.org Deadline to Apply: June 5, 2026 (or until a qualified candidate is found)

Qualifications

The Outdoor Leadership Teacher shall possess and maintain appropriate State of Maine certification. This certification shall be, but not be limited to: CTE Teacher - 874 (Outdoor Leadership) and/or 874 (Parks & Recreation)
A practical knowledge of industrial, technical, and business operations, together with first-hand knowledge of career and technical education (CTE) and CTE standards is highly desirable.
Maine Guide License or Park Ranger License.
Demonstrate excellent people and communication skills.
Exhibit an ability to work in a team environment offering problem-solving strategies, as well as taking direction from others.

Program Highlights

The Outdoor Leadership Program includes instruction and field experiences in areas such as:

Canoeing and sea kayaking
Sailing and ocean navigation
Rock and ice climbing
Search and rescue
Technical rope rescue
Wilderness medicine
Bushcraft and winter survival
Mountain biking
Leadership and expedition planning
Risk management and outdoor education
Forestry and Natural Resource Management
Maine ecology and environmental stewardship
Students may pursue certifications including:
Wilderness First Aid / Advanced Wilderness First Aid
Red Cross Lifeguard
CPR / AED
Leave No Trace Trainer
Basic Search and Rescue (BASAR)
Swiftwater Rescue
Technical Rope Rescue
Registered Maine Guide preparation
FEMA Incident Command
Boater Safety
Forestry
AMGA Single Pitch Instructor (when available)

The program also offers dual-enrollment opportunities through Washington County Community College.

Responsibilities:
Plan and deliver engaging classroom, field-based, and expeditionary instruction
Maintain a safe, inclusive, and professional learning environment
Teach technical outdoor, rescue, and leadership skills
Supervise students during day trips, overnight expeditions, and extended field experiences
Develop and maintain partnerships with community organizations and industry professionals
Coordinate logistics, transportation, equipment, and risk management systems
Manage program budgets, inventory, and outdoor equipment
Support student leadership development and career readiness
Maintain alignment with Maine CTE standards and industry best practices
Communicate effectively with students, families, sending schools, and community partners

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