At L.L.Bean, we believe the outdoors brings out the best in all of us. We are committed to fostering a culture of belonging and creating safe, inclusive spaces where everyone feels welcome—both here and Outside. We value individual differences and are dedicated to maintaining an inclusive work environment where everyone can bring the best of their experience and talents and truly thrive.
L.L.Bean is searching for Outdoor Discovery Program Guide Apprentice to join their team.
Must have availability: Mid May-September
POSITION PURPOSE: To learn and develop their technical and professional skills as instructors.
Position description:
Our team of ODP Instructors and Guides is looking for enthusiastic and driven individuals to join us to develop the practical skills and aptitude necessary to become a Registered Maine Guide! Throughout our season, Guide Apprentices must complete relevant in-house training, collaborate with a mentor Guide on their technical and teaching skills and hone their outdoor teaching skills with customers in a variety of settings. A large portion of this work will involve working with youths in our summer camp programming. We are looking for candidates who are motivated and excited to work towards earning their Maine Guide’s license. Successful apprentices will be flexible, have good time management skills, respond well to feedback and coaching, open to collaboration, and ultimately feel prepared and confident to take their Maine Guide exam. This position is designed to last for no more than two years, with the intention of being promoted to a guide or instructor when requirements are met.
Successful candidates will:
Thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic work environment.
Be passionate about outdoor recreation and being outdoors.
Live our company core values of: Outdoor Heritage, Service, Respect, Integrity, Perseverance, Safe and Healthy Living.
Communicate clearly and openly.
Be punctual and arrive ready to work for each shift.
Take the initiative to learn and grow as a professional.
Receive and act on professional feedback and coaching to ensure positive outcomes in the future.
Demonstrate the ability to create a safe and inclusive environment for all.
Always conduct self-according to the highest ethical and moral standards.
Commit to further developing their technical and teaching skills.
Actively participate in all staff meetings and individual check-ins.
Build respectable relationships with coworkers and customers.
Assume additional related duties and responsibilities as assigned due to business needs.
After 2 years (possibly sooner) apprentice will move to instructor position once guide license is obtained
Outdoor Discovery Programs Goals:
Promote new outdoor enthusiasts through quality outdoor experiences.
Inspire people to engage in new outdoor activities.
Create a sense of belonging while participating in outdoor activities.
Qualifications:
Must have 30 days of availability to work a flexible schedule including days, weekends, and some evenings.
Ability to maintain a high level of enthusiasm, motivation, and positive attitude.
Able to manage time and possess personal organizational skills.
Must hold a valid CPR & First Aid certification.
Health and Safety Requirement: Every employee is responsible for contributing to a safe and healthy workplace. Employees are expected to be active participants in health and safety by following all safety policies and procedures, reporting unsafe conditions or at-risk behaviors to leadership, and conducting work in a safe manner. Those in a leadership role are also expected to model safe behaviors, evaluate risk, and ensure that risks are reduced to acceptable levels.
This position has been identified as a safety-sensitive position. A safety-sensitive position is one in which an impaired worker constitutes a serious and direct threat to workplace health and safety. Employees in this position must agree that they will not come to work or be at work at any time under the influence of alcohol or any drug that could render them impaired.
Education Level: High School or GED
If you care about the outdoors, joining L.L.Bean is a great way to feel good about what you do. Our benefits package makes a good thing even better, with programs and perks designed to support your health and financial goals. Plus, maintaining a healthy work-life balance and re-charging outside are all part of the plan.
If your experience looks a little different from what we've identified and you think you'd be great at this role, we'd love to learn more about you! At L.L.Bean, we believe the outdoors brings out the best in all of us. We strive to reflect this every day in our commitments to employees and partners and in our efforts to promote belonging.