Reference Form

REFERENCE FORM

APPLICANT NAME:

POSITION APPLIED FOR:

☐ Instructor - Works with students in the field to deliver the mission of Outward Bound.

☐ Logistics - Facilitates the issuing and maintenance of gear, food and support for an entire course.

☐ Field Internship - Supports all aspects of courses from logistics to students to gain experience in the Outdoor Industry.

☐ Other - Please specify:

The Colorado Outward Bound School operates in the remote wilderness areas of Alaska, Colorado, Ecuador and Utah. Staff are responsible for the safety and educational experience of novices (ages 12 to adult) on all lengths of expeditions from 1 to 81 days. Programs are demanding for staff and students alike.

Many courses include technical activities such as off trail travel and navigation, mountaineering, ropes course work, rock climbing, canyoneering, whitewater rafting and backpacking. These activities are used as catalysts for personal enrichment and group development. Instructors must have an appropriate blend of technical outdoor skills, teaching skills, and interpersonal skills for this position. Most programs primarily serve youth and young adults (ages 14 – 18).

Your candid appraisal of the applicant’s qualifications will assist in our evaluation of his/her suitability for employment with Outward Bound®. Please return the completed reference directly to Outward Bound via e-mail to the address below.

1)  How long and in what capacity have you known the applicant?

2)  Please rate the applicant in the following areas:

Excellent / Good / Fair / Poor / N/A
Is able to teach creatively, to many different populations and learning styles / ☐ / ☐ / ☐ / ☐ / ☐
Is able to teach through progressions / ☐ / ☐ / ☐ / ☐ / ☐
Is dependable / ☐ / ☐ / ☐ / ☐ / ☐
Is able to work well with others (co-workers, peers, supervisors) / ☐ / ☐ / ☐ / ☐ / ☐
Possesses sound judgment / ☐ / ☐ / ☐ / ☐ / ☐
Displays ability to manage groups / ☐ / ☐ / ☐ / ☐ / ☐
Has demonstrated leadership skills / ☐ / ☐ / ☐ / ☐ / ☐
Is able to effectively facilitate group development, including managing conflict / ☐ / ☐ / ☐ / ☐ / ☐
Is a hard worker, able to get the job done, etc. / ☐ / ☐ / ☐ / ☐ / ☐
Possesses compassion, tolerance and sensitivity to others / ☐ / ☐ / ☐ / ☐ / ☐
Can weigh options and make sound decisions / ☐ / ☐ / ☐ / ☐ / ☐
Outdoor skills ( Leave No Trace, backpacking, mountaineering, canoeing, etc) / ☐ / ☐ / ☐ / ☐ / ☐
Is physically fit / ☐ / ☐ / ☐ / ☐ / ☐
Is able to give and receive feedback / ☐ / ☐ / ☐ / ☐ / ☐
Maintains professional relationships with co-workers and students, clients, guests, etc. / ☐ / ☐ / ☐ / ☐ / ☐

3)  If this candidate previously worked for you would you consider rehiring? Yes☐ No ☐

If no, why not?

4)  If you have worked with this applicant in a technical skill capacity/outdoor setting please give an overview of the level of mastery, responsibility and experience they have.

5)  Overall comments and recommendation for this position, characteristics not mentioned above that stand out when describing this person – please be candid!

Name / Date
Email Address / Position or Title
Phone

May we call you for additional information? Yes No

Please return this reference (.pdf or .doc) to the applicant for them to directly upload it to their online application. If necessary, you may submit it to (.pfd or .doc).