Leadership
Become an IUOA Trip Leader
IUOA is always looking for leaders who have passion for the outdoors. Applications are accepted year-round. We recommend applying one semester prior to when you could begin the hiring process. For example, if you are able to take the class (see course description below) in the fall semester, please apply by April. You do not have to take the course for credir, or be an IU student to apply.
- Trip Leader Application
- Intro to Wilderness Leadership (ITWL) Training Syllabus
- Trip Leader Progression
ITWL Course Description
This course introduces students to the Wilderness Education Association (WEA) Curriculum and each week focuses on one to two WEA curriculum topics. This eight-week course is designed to introduce principles and practices in planning, implementing, leading, supervising, and evaluating outdoor trips and programs. The course emphasizes wilderness leadership techniques, teaching techniques, and programming. Students study leadership theory and administration of outdoor programs while planning and participating in 2 weekend backcountry trips (referred to as Field Experiences or FE1 and FE2). In addition to the classroom sessions, students receive practical evaluation of outdoor, human, and educational skills related to group outdoor living and instruction during the classroom sessions and during the two weekend Field Experiences (FE1 & FE2). As part of course requirements, each student will assist with the planning and implementation of FE2.
Past leadership and outdoor experience is suggested, but not required.
Previous ITWL courses
ITWL Spring 2012
ITWL Fall II 2011
ITWL Fall I 2011
ITWL Spring 2011
ITWL Fall 2010
ITWL Spring 2010
ITWL Fall 2009
ITWL Spring 2009
ITWL Fall 2008
ITWL Spring 2008
ITWL Fall 2007
ITWL Fall 2006
