World Challenge is the leading provider of life changing school adventures, giving the opportunity for young people to develop life skills whilst travelling the world. We’re looking for Leaders who are passionate about youth development with the ability to inspire young people in a fun and safe environment.

Do you have:

• A passion for travel and the development of young people
• One of our recognised bushwalking and roping qualifications
• One month of independent travel to World Challenge destinations
• 40+ days of experience leading extended bushwalking or multiday journeys of 4+ nights
• Wilderness First Aid
• Working with Children Check
• Valid Passport
• Sense of fun

Bushwalking Requirements

• Australia TAFE and Accredited RTO: Cert IV or Diploma in Outdoor Recreation (with Bushwalking Guide in Intermediate Environments or Equivalent)
• Latrobe University: Bachelor of Physical and Outdoor Recreation / Bachelor of Outdoor Education (with required subjects)
• Victoria University: Outdoor Recreation or Outdoor Education Degrees with Expedition Leadership
• The Outdoor Education Group Bushwalking Restricted Level 2

Roping Requirements

• Accredited RTO: Single Pitch Abseiling
• TAFE and Accredited RO: Abseiling Instruct Natural Surface Single Pitch/Multi Pitch
• La Trobe University: Teaching in Rock Environments as an Elective in 3rd year

We’re looking for people who can be leaders

We’re seeking leaders who possess and go beyond their technical qualifications– they have an engaging attitude and demonstrate our key attributes listed below:

• Lead by example – We model positive behaviours expected from others.
• Empower others – Encourage others to make decisions and create their own solutions.
• Adaptable – We utilise different styles to respond to individual needs and situations.
• Deliberate – We create a nurturing environment with team focused goals.
• Effectively engaging – We value the development and experience of others – through training, credible praise and constructive feedback to foster confidence and growth.
• Reflect regularly – Our Leaders reflect on their own practise and with their team.

Got what we're looking for?

Attend a Potential Leader Course

Your journey starts on our 3–day assessment course, where you will be assessed on the key competencies detailed above. In addition we will evaluate your ability to demonstrate awareness of the World Challenge approach to leadership and effective engagement.

Our next course is coming up soon & places are strictly limited. 

Anglesea, VIC: 22-24 November 2018.

Can you make it? Get in touch - last chance this year! If not, then enquire about our 2019 courses.

Visit: https://www.youtube.com/weareworldchallenge to find out more.

A full Position Description is attached below.