If you love the outdoors and have great communication skills, instructing for NOLS may be your opportunity of a lifetime.

Year-round work, instructor seminars to continue your growth and NOLS support for personal expeditions are all part of the package. Work and travel the world with NOLS!

Launch your NOLS instructor career with:

• The NOLS Instructor Course (IC), a month long course for aspiring NOLS instructors. You'll get the tools to teach the next generation of NOLS students: in-depth instruction on teaching the NOLS curriculum and training about NOLS protocols. Download a packet of Instructor Course Information (pdf) or the Instructor Course Application (pdf).
  
• The Professional Instructor Course (PIC), an 18-day course for very experienced practicing outdoor educators. We'll recognize your accomplishments and put you on the fast-track to working for NOLS. Professional Instructor Course information (pdf)

Check out the courses below for more information!

Professional Instructor Courses

The Professional Instructor Course (PIC) is for professional outdoor educators and is designed to impart the NOLS curriculum, course progression and culture to those who have worked in other outdoor programs. Professional Instructor Course information (pdf)

For more information on NOLS Instructor courses, please contact instructor_course@nols.edu.