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Employment Opportunities

Course instructors are the backbone of Longleaf Wilderness Medicine.  Each year LWM looks for instructors to join our pool of traveling educators as well as individuals seeking to become a LWM wilderness medicine instructor to meet the training needs of their organization.

We welcome applications from people who are passionate about wilderness medicine and providing the highest quality medical education and who meet the requirements below.

To be a WFA instructor:
  • Current WFR certification or higher level of certification
  • Current professional level CPR certification
  • At least two years of teaching experience
  • Direct experience managing medical issues 
  • Experience leading multi-day trips in a wilderness setting

To be a WFR instructor:
  • Current Wilderness EMT-B certification (or other advanced medical certificate with a current WFR certification)
  • Current professional level CPR certification
  • At least two years of teaching experience
  • Direct experience managing medical issues 
  • Experience leading multi-day trips in a wilderness setting

To apply, please email a cover letter and resume to info@longleafmedical.com.  

​Applicants should plan on participating in the LWM Instructor Training Program, specifically designed to orient potential instructors to topics including the LWM curriculum, teaching strategies and assessment.  The LWM ITP does include auditing a 16 hour WFA course as a student, as well as three additional training days.

Instructor Training Program fee: $400.00

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Sandpoint, ID 83864
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