Reference Form

Your candid appraisal of the applicant’s qualifications will assist in our evaluation of his/her suitability for employment with Outward Bound. Thank you for your time.

Outward Bound is a non-profit organization whose mission is to change lives through challenge and discovery. Outward Bound courses take place in remote wilderness areas. Programs are physically, mentally, and emotionally challenging for staff and students alike. They are also affirming and powerful, and encourage considerable personal growth. Courses include rigorous expeditions such as backpacking, canoeing, and sailing. Other technical activities include rock climbing and whitewater canoeing. These activities are used as catalysts for personal enrichment and group development. Instructors must have an appropriate blend of risk management, technical outdoor skills, teaching skills, interpersonal skills, and facilitation skills for this position.

NOTE: Please note that the following form will not work if the fields are autofilled. To ensure that your reference goes through without any issues, please type the requested information into each field. Thank you, and our apologies for any inconvenience.

Applicant’s Name*

Date*

Your Name*

Your Position or Title*

Your Relationship to the Applicant*

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

Please be as specific as possible regarding your impression of the applicant in the areas listed below. Your candid comments are appreciated.

Judgment and decision making abilities:*

Teaching and leadership experience (specifically with youth):

Interpersonal skills and group facilitation skills (communication, conflict resolution, working with diverse groups):*

Character (dependability, patience, tolerance, sensitivity to others, compassion, etc.):*

Outdoor skills experience, including risk management and judgment:*

If hired, the applicant may be responsible for a course with as many as twelve students, around the clock in a wilderness setting for up to 22 days.

If you had a child on that course, would you feel confident trusting the applicant with your child’s safety and wellbeing? Please explain:*

Overall comments and recommendations for this applicant:*

Signature*

Date*

May we contact you for additional information?*

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Phone:*

Email:*

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Reference Form

Your candid appraisal of the applicant’s qualifications will assist in our evaluation of his/her suitability for employment with Outward Bound. Thank you for your time.

NOTE: Please note that the following form will not work if the fields are autofilled. To ensure that your reference goes through without any issues, please type the requested information into each field. Thank you, and our apologies for any inconvenience.

May we contact you for additional information?*

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Reference Form

Your candid appraisal of the applicant’s qualifications will assist in our evaluation of his/her suitability for employment with Outward Bound. Thank you for your time.

NOTE: Please note that the following form will not work if the fields are autofilled. To ensure that your reference goes through without any issues, please type the requested information into each field. Thank you, and our apologies for any inconvenience.

May we contact you for additional information?*

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