As a NOLS Teton Valley Winter Program Supervisor, you will work as part of the Teton Valley program team to supervise field faculty, ensure program quality, and promote high-quality educational experiences for all Teton Valley-based winter field courses. You will provide instructor teams with curriculum, route, and risk management support, facilitate conversations within instructor teams, give feedback, evaluate performance, and mentor career development for field staff. You will also hold the evacuation phone on a rotating basis. As the Teton Valley has a short busy season and a small staff, you will be asked to assist with other departments as available/needed.

Key Information

What does a Teton Valley Winter Program Supervisor do?

• Learn, understand and supervise all aspects of Teton Valley’s winter and avalanche course offerings.
• Plan quality briefings, debriefings, and write performance evaluations- actively guiding and developing field faculty.
• Plan terrain tours for instructor teams during briefings, and provide coaching and continual training to instructors in regards to winter risk management, avalanche hazard evaluation and cold injuries.
• Collaborate with others to recruit, develop, and retain field faculty.

In your first season, the Winter Program Supervisor will: 

80%

• Provide field staff with quality briefings, debriefings and performance evaluations. Actively guide staff in their development at NOLS.
• Plan and lead terrain tours. Provide coaching and continual training to instructors in regards to winter risk management, avalanche hazard evaluation and cold injuries.
• Coach and mentor staff within the winter program, supervise seminar staff and assist in seminar development and delivery. Maintain relationships with outside industry professionals to aid in winter program development as well as instructors’ continuing education.
• Plan for and organize all course related paperwork, including pre and post paperwork distribution and tracking.
• Collaborate with other departments and programs/locations to enhance the NOLS Winter Program.
• Communicate with students pre course; support students while in town to promote positive experience and effective learning environment, coordinate with admission and alumni departments.
• Communicate with parents (travel, support, evacuations, etc.).
• Promote field and in-town risk management; contribute to Accepted Field Practices and curriculum materials.
• Coordinate evacuations and care for evacuees while in town.
• Participate in planning the next winter’s program.

20%

• Share tasks to maintain safe, clean and efficient facilities that provide a welcoming and calm atmosphere for students and staff
• Drive courses, support course logistics, and support operations staff as needed.
• Assume or assist with projects and responsibilities as assigned by assistant director or director.

What makes a great Winter Program Supervisor at NOLS? 

We are looking for people who share our values and are keen to learn and develop their expertise. While our ideal candidate comes with the skills listed below, we expect to provide training and development support in some of the areas.

• A leader and simultaneously a team player, someone who will advocate ceaselessly for the best possible outcome, believing in potential and human growth.
• Strong organizational skills with high attention to detail while being able to hold a longer term vision and prioritize accordingly.
• Desire to have an impactful presence and steer the river and winter programs into a collective, brighter future. 
• Driven to pursue your career with passion, vigor, creativity and urgency.
• Cares deeply about people and NOLS’ purpose and mission.
• Understands the value of ‘picking up the broom’, role modeling all aspects of excellence.

Candidates must have:

• Clean driving record with ability to become an approved driver for NOLS.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and high attention to detail.
• Willingness to maintain a flexible schedule, work late/early, weekends, holidays.
• Effective supervisory skills.
• Ability to act as a fill-in field instructor due to injury/illness and possible unavailability of field staff by maintaining active instructor status. Field work in other seasons is expected.

Priority will be given to candidates who have/are:

• NOLS winter course leader with field experience at NOLS Teton Valley. 
• Demonstrate engagement with the NOLS mission, strategic plan and field curriculum.
• Familiarity and positive performance with Teton Valley and other NOLS operations.
• Experience mentoring and developing faculty.
• Demonstrate an ability to nurture and support a community.
• Available for the entirety of the winter operating season. 
• Available to work winter field courses or seminars as deemed appropriate or necessary.

How to Apply

When prompted to upload your resume, please submit one PDF document that includes both your resume and cover letter combined. If you have any questions during the application process, please reach out to the NOLS People Team at [email protected].

Who is NOLS?

NOLS is a nonprofit global wilderness school that strives to be the leading source and teacher of wilderness skills and leadership that serve people and the environment. Our community—staff, students, trustees, and alumni—shares a commitment to wilderness, education, leadership, safety, community, and excellence. 

We believe that anyone can be a leader; it is our role to provide the environment and training to help people discover their full potential. We do that in classrooms close to home and in remote wilderness areas around the world. We are an organization with heart, expertise, and wildness, and these qualities help us support powerful, authentic experiences.

Why is NOLS a great place to work?

• Global Reach: With locations across the U.S. operations in six countries, and courses running in all 50 states and more than 10 countries, you’ll be part of an organization with a truly worldwide impact.

• Course Discounts: Receive special pricing on NOLS courses for yourself and your family.

• Comprehensive Benefits: Full-time employees are eligible for a robust benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage.

• Flexible Time Off: We offer a flexible time off policy that empowers employees to take the time they need for rest, adventure, and personal priorities without the constraints of traditional accrual systems.

• Employee Assistance Program: Access confidential, 24/7 counseling and support services to help you maintain balance and well-being.
  

Additional Information

To support pay transparency and equity, the posted salary range is fixed. We encourage you to explore our opportunities that fit your pay expectations. 

NOLS currently can support remote employees with legal working rights in the following locations: Canada; India; Mexico; New Zealand; the US, states: Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Maine, Minnesota, Montana, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming.

Pre-Employment Check

• A criminal background check is required from all NOLS employees.

• NOLS participates in e-verify for U.S. employees, Certificado de Antecedentes for Chilean or Mexican employees, and other relevant employment verification systems based on location.

• Current NOLS employees please note it is NOLS policy to conduct an internal reference check with People Team and/or your current supervisor as part of the reference check process. If you have any questions or concerns about this process, please contact [email protected].

Equal Employment Opportunity

NOLS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. All employment decisions — including hiring, promotions, compensation, benefits, transfers, training, layoffs, and terminations — are made without regard to any protected status and are based on legitimate business needs, qualifications, and merit. The school’s nondiscrimination policy applies to all phases of its employment process, its admission and financial aid programs, and to all other aspects of its educational programs and activities. Retaliation directed to any person who pursues a discrimination complaint or grievance, participates in a discrimination investigation, or otherwise opposes unlawful discrimination is prohibited.

Reasonable Accommodation

Reasonable accommodations may be requested for disability; limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or a related medical condition; religion; and domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, or harassment by emailing [email protected] with your request.