Outward Bound Singapore (OBS) Instructor

Requirements

• Enthusiastic about youth engagement and development
• Experience in youth development or participant instruction preferred
• Background in sports or outdoor activity

• Strong leadership and adaptability in dynamic environments
• Driven team player with initiative

• Effective communicator with teaching ability
• Skills to facilitate group reflection and learning

• Great situational and safety awareness for participant well-being

• Able to handle extensive outdoor work

OBS Instructor Selection Process (ISP)

OBS Instructors are selected through an immersive 3D2N selection weekend, where they will experience mentally and physically challenging but rewarding activities to demonstrate their abilities.

The ISP is a physically demanding and highly intensive programme. As your safety is our top priority, you may not be able to participate if you have any of the listed conditions:

• Cardiac conditions e.g. ischemic heart disease, arrhythmia, congenital heart conditions
• Respiratory conditions e.g. exercise-induced asthma
• Seizure (with history of episode/medication within last 2 years)
• History of anaphylaxis (due to environmental/food allergens)

Any conditions that may cause:

• Inability to perform strenuous/physically demanding activities and movements for prolonged periods of time (e.g. carry loads of 15 – 20 kgs for 5 – 6

• Able to differentiate colors due to work purposes
• Inability to conduct outdoor activities and independently supervise the safety of minors; and/or
• Danger/hazard to self or others in an outdoor/wilderness setting.