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Example field instructor requirements on a job description

Field instructor requirements can be divided into technical requirements and required soft skills. The lists below show the most common requirements included in field instructor job postings.
Sample field instructor requirements
  • Bachelor's Degree in Education or Outdoor Recreation.
  • Minimum of three (3) years' experience as a Field Instructor.
  • CPR and First Aid Certification.
  • Valid Driver's License.
  • Ability to pass a background check.
Sample required field instructor soft skills
  • Excellent communication and organizational skills.
  • Able to work effectively with diverse populations.
  • Ability to maintain composure in challenging situations.
  • Able to work with minimal supervision and demonstrate initiative.

Field instructor job description example 1

Evoke Health field instructor job description

Job DescriptionField InstructorEvoke Has Been Chosen As One Of Outside Magazines Top 100 Best Places to Work Three Years in a Row!We Are 6th On The List for The Health & Wellness Category And The Only Outdoor Wilderness Program!

A meaningful career in the outdoor industry. An office with a view. Being a part of a community that cares and spending your free time with friends being active in the outdoors. If this sounds like your dream job, then Evoke Therapy Programs is the place for you!

This position allows you to transform your love of wilderness and community into a meaningful, life-changing career. Field Instructors role-model healthy expression of emotion and appropriate behavior, as well as lead by example and share their passion for healthy living and wilderness to help participants connect positively to their experience at Evoke. Instructors teach backpacking skills, low-impact camping ethics, yoga, mindfulness practices, and facilitate team-building activities and group therapy. Instructors act as a guide, teacher, role model, and constant support to the teens, young adults, and families with whom they work. Most importantly, our Field Instructors manage the inherent risk of the wilderness and oversee clients' safety while backpacking in the beautiful wilderness backcountry.

Evoke Therapy Programs are clinically focused with Masters and Doctorate level therapists working together with Field Instructors as a treatment team to create treatment plans and goals. Field Instructors are empowered to be highly involved with creating a client's personal treatment plan and assignments. Treatment plans are individualized for each participant.

Instructors work in a team of four to five with a group of eight to ten clients. The treatment team helps process the cause and effect relationship that living in the wilderness provides and guides participants in developing new choice-making skills. Evoke Field Instructors focus on teaching clients how to communicate assertively and be accountable for their choices.

Evoke Therapy Programs is an owner-operated company. Check out our Leadership Team page to learn more about them. Aside from the friendship and the family-like feel, the position offers many benefits.

We pay our Field Instructors a competitive wage (between 34-57K depending on experience). Staff must first complete a paid 24-day internship, due to state requirements. After that, pay rates vary by location. Please contact the recruiters linked below for location-specific pay scales.
Commitment bonuses. Health and dental insurance plans A 401K Plan where Evoke will match a portion of your contributions after a year of employment Paid vacations. A $2,500 gear and housing bonus upon hire. Please contact recruiters for more information regarding these benefits. Evoke pays for Wilderness First Responder courses, professional conferences, hard-skills workshops, and other professional development. A variety of professional gear deals.
All prospective Field Instructors attend a 7-day orientation period in the field. The orientation is an opportunity to experience first-hand how our program works and enjoy a week in the amazing wilderness. During the orientation, you will learn about our program philosophies from your trainers who are highly experienced Field Instructors. They will teach you how our philosophies apply in the field and role-play situations. We ask that you are open to leaving your comfort zone and trying new things. The orientation is designed to be an experiential learning process. We work with you to determine if the position is right for you. Participating in the orientation does not guarantee you a job. However, if you have been selected to participate in the orientation you have already met some of the requirements, and Evoke has high hopes for you to be hired. At the end of the orientation, you will be notified of your employment status.
Minimum Requirements
Must be able to clear State and Federal background checks. Minimum of 21 years of age for full-time positions, 19 years of age for summer seasonal or assistant field instructors at Entrada. First Aid and C.P.R. certification is required. Wilderness First Responder, EMT, or WEMT certification is preferred. A high school diploma or the equivalent is required. A Bachelor's degree in a related field or an equivalent amount of relevant experience is preferred. You must be comfortable in the wilderness. The professional wilderness experience is preferred. It is not necessary to have therapeutic training as we do in-company training. If concerned about acquiring items like backpacks or sleeping bags before attending an orientation, please inform the recruiters, as we have some of these items on hand to borrow during that period of time.
Feel free to email or call one of our recruiters at the information listed below and thank you for your interest in Evoke Therapy Programs.
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Field instructor job description example 2

Apollo Professional Solutions field instructor job description


On-site in Irving, TX

Deliver skill-based training courses to Telecommunications Field Technicians (data/broadband and Internet services, digital video services, local and long-distance telephone services) from entry level to advanced.


Required Skills:
  • Five years practicable experience servicing customer orders in the telecom industry such as:
  • Installation, change, repair and removal of drops, cables, and associated wiring
  • Installation and maintenance of fiber-optic cable to curb terminal
  • Installation of private lines and circuits
  • Use of appropriate tools, equipment, and supplies
  • Experience using diagnostic tools and equipment to test copper twisted pair and fiber cable
  • Maintenance of all analog/digital carrier systems for subscriber
  • Maintenance splicing on copper and/or fiber-optic cable
  • Good safety record based on consistent implementation of safety standards
  • Familiar with common safety and compliance training courses such as personal fall protection, confined spaces, use of sharp tools, hand, and eye safety, etc.
  • Experience with Safety Aloft practices including pole climbing (using gaffs and fall protection devices) and ladder safety
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills to include strong public speaking skills
  • Intermediate computer skills, including the use of the internet, Microsoft Office products and email
  • Must be able to travel and deliver training at satellite locations as needed - Approximately 50-75%


Desired Skills:
  • 2-3 years teaching adult learners technical topics
  • Fiber and copper installation and repair experience
  • Confined spaces experience
  • Pole Climbing


Experience Years of Experience Required
(if any):
  • Five minimum as a field technician


Education Level Required: Associates degree
(desired)
  • Experience considered in lieu of degree

JOB DESCRIPTION EEO Statement Apollo Professional Solutions, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability status, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, protected veteran status, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other status or characteristic protected under federal, state, or local law.
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Field instructor job description example 3

Kelly Services field instructor job description

**At Kelly Professional & Industrial** , **we're passionate about helping you find a job that works for you.** How about this one? We're seeking a **Field Trainer** to work for an industry-leading commercial coffee equipment manufacturer. This is a **Direct Hire** opportunity for the industry leader in high-end automated coffee and espresso machines, and the company is looking for employees eager to grow in the role and business.

**Under the direction of the Service Manager, the Field Trainer will be responsible for developing a curriculum and delivering training classes to third-party service technicians, customers, and internal employees. The ideal candidate will have the ability to identify areas of opportunity, deliver solutions, and improve trust and satisfaction with our service network and customers. Training locations are constantly changing as we travel to the service company branches, offices, and online via Microsoft Teams.**

**Location:** Remote but must be ok with coming in occasionally to the Tustin, Montebello, and Santa Fe Springs offices
**Schedule:** Monday-Friday, 8 am-5 pm (Need to be flexible on sometimes starting at 6 am)

**Pay:** $65,000

**Responsibilities of the Field Trainer**

+ Prepares and conducts technical training classes for field technicians both in the classroom with hands-on practice and on-the-job training in the field.

+ Creation and maintenance of training materials for all equipment. Partner with other departments, as necessary.

+ Maintain and manage training machine inventory.

+ Maintain and track training schedule.

+ Maintain training skills matrix and certifications for service vendor network

**Experience and Education of the Field Trainer**

+ Associate degree or Technical school graduate preferred.

+ You have proven ability to successfully train new service technicians and vendors.

+ Skilled in adult learning methods.

**Required Skills of the Field Trainer**

+ Strong mechanical, electrical, and technical aptitude.

+ Strong knowledge of safety procedures related to equipment.

+ Excellent verbal communication skills.

+ Knowledge of MS Office is required; Salesforce experience is a plus.

+ Ability to read and interpret electrical/electronic schematics and hydraulic diagrams

**Field Trainer Working conditions / Physical Requirements**

+ Sitting or standing at a desk while using the phone and computer

+ Standing and presenting training material in front of the class.

+ Occasionally lifting up to 75 pounds.

+ Visually distinguish all colors

+ Some weekend work is required.

**Overview of the Field Trainer Position**

+ Workplace type: Office and/or technical classroom environment. Field, working in vendor and field facilities including convenience stores, quick-serve restaurants, restaurants, and hotels.

+ Travel: up to 80% of the time.

**Benefits**

+ Health insurance

+ Competitive 401(K) program

+ Dental Insurance

+ Vision Insurance

+ Life insurance

+ Paid time off

+ 11 Paid Holidays

+ Other voluntary benefits and discounts program

**Get a complete career fit with Kelly** ** ** **.**

You're looking to keep your career moving onward and upward, and we're here to help you do just that. Our staffing experts connect you with top companies for opportunities where you can learn, grow, and thrive. Jobs that fit your skills and experience, and most importantly, fit right on your path of where you want to go in your career.

**About Kelly** ** **

At Kelly, we're always thinking about what's next and advising job seekers on new ways of working to reach their full potential. In fact, we're a leading advocate for temporary/nontraditional workstyles, because we believe they allow flexibility and tremendous growth opportunities that enable a better way to work and live (plus, did we mention we provide a ton of benefits ?). Connecting great people with great companies is what we do best, and our employment opportunities span a wide variety of workstyles, skill levels, and industries around the world.

Kelly Services is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We welcome, value, and embrace diversity at all levels and are committed to building a team that is inclusive of a variety of backgrounds, communities, perspectives, and abilities. At Kelly, we believe that the more inclusive we are, the better services we can provide. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to Kelly's Human Resource Knowledge Center.
Kelly complies with the requirements of California's state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment.
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Updated March 14, 2024

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