OUTDOOR LEADERSHIP ... pursuing your passion for the outdoors! Would you like to share your love for the outdoors with others? Are you dependable, trustworthy, and hardworking? Do you demonstrate good judgment? Are you physically fit? Do you enjoy leading others as part of a cohesive team?
From guiding people to the top of a mountain to promoting environmental stewardship, careers in the field of Outdoor Leadership are wide-ranging and often adrenaline pumping. A few potential careers include adventure travel planners, outdoor and interpretive guides, wilderness instructors, resort recreation or camp leaders, park rangers, naturalists, and horse pack outfitters. This program introduces students to strategies for outdoor leadership, effective planning, decision-making, conflict resolution, teamwork, communication, as well as the necessary technical skills. The field of Outdoor Leadership is growing with an increasing demand for professionals to lead trips and activities all over the world. Working with people in exciting, yet often challenging and stressful situations, requires training. This program provides the wilderness and leadership skills needed to confidently take on the challenge.
What does it take?
A commitment to grow as a leader, a love of nature and the outdoors, an interest in environmental science and wildlife studies, as well as strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Work/Environment Considerations
• Physically and emotionally demanding • Variable work hours and conditions • Work with all kinds of people in challenging situations • Use specialized gear for a variety of activities
What will I learn?
• Investigate ecosystems, cycles in nature, local environmental issues, and human impact on the planet • The technical skills necessary to plan, facilitate, and safely lead rock climbing, rappelling, backcountry travel, and ropes course experiences • Wilderness survival and navigation • Gain certifications in Wilderness First Aid and CPR • Earn up to 18 college credits as well as English 12, Science, and Lifetime Fitness credit
What will I do?
Participate in experiential outdoor leadership adventures and environmental studies. Plan and facilitate effective outdoor adventures and deliver lessons on environmental issues.
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Career Pathway ™
OU TDOOR LEADERSHIP ENTRY LEVEL (AFTER HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION) School
Majors
Careers
WarrenTech
Wilderness First Aid Certificate CPR Certificate Colorado Forest Service PLT Certificate Leave No Trace Certificate
Camp Staff Youth Counselor First Aid Technician Outdoor Adventure Guide Challenge Course Practitioner Zipline Canopy Tour Guide Wilderness Trip Leader
TECHNICAL LEVEL (CERTIFICATES AND / OR ASSOCIATES DEGREE) School
Majors
Careers
Colorado Mountain College Red Rocks Community College Pikes Peak Community College Front Range Community College
Outdoor Education Outdoor Recreation Leadership Natural Resource Management Forestry
Expedition Leader Outdoor Educator Wilderness Guide Outdoor Adventure Guide Tour Director Environmental Science Technician Adventure Travel Planners Nature And Outdoor Center Guides Forestry Technicians Outdoor Recreation Retail Business Owners/ Managers Resort Recreation/Camp Leaders
PROFESSIONAL LEVEL (4 YEAR OR HIGHER UNIVERSITY DEGREE) School
Majors
Careers
Colorado State University Western State College University of Northern Colorado Colorado State University - Pueblo
Natural Resource Recreation and Tourism Forestry Sport and Exercise Science Community/Commercial Recreation and Outdoor Leadership Recreation and Outdoor Education
Naturalist Risk Management Director Organization/Facility Director Forest/Park Ranger Exhibit Developer Interpretive Specialist Recreation Programmer Ecotourism Outfitter Teacher/College Professor
This is not an exhaustive list of schools or jobs. Please see the program instructor or your counselor for additional options. For more information related to this field of study, including descriptions and salaries, go to: • U.S. Department of Labor - www.bls.gov/oco/cg/cgs031.htm • The American Recreation Coalition - www.funoutdoors.com/ • National Outdoor Leadership School - www.nols.edu • Outdoor Ed - www.outdoored.com • The Student Conservation Association - www.thesca.org • GORP.com. – www.gorp.com • Outward Bound-Denver - www.outwardbound.org/index.cfm/do/obyc.denver_index WarrenTech Outdoor Leadership Program is a permittee of the Pike National Forest and San Luis Valley Public Lands.
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