Joseph Peters
State College
Summary
Dynamic outdoor education professional with strong leadership skills, honed at Frost Valley YMCA. Expert in risk management and emergency preparedness, successfully ensuring safety during outdoor activities. Proven ability to foster inclusive environments while promoting Leave No Trace principles, enhancing participant engagement and learning outcomes. Committed to empowering individuals through innovative programming and guidance.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Ski Instructor
Tussey Mountain Ski and Ride School
State College
11.2021 - Current
- Created a positive learning environment through enthusiasm, patience and motivation.
- Participated in professional development opportunities such as workshops or seminars.
- Maintained accurate records of student attendance and performance evaluations.
- Developed lesson plans that included drills and activities tailored to each student's individual needs.
- Instructed skiers of all ages and abilities on safety, proper form, equipment usage, and skiing techniques.
- Regularly inspected equipment used during lessons for any signs of damage or wear.
- Maintained strong proficiency in CPR, First Aid, and rescue techniques to provide optimal support to individuals in distress.
- Adjusted coaching techniques to meet athlete needs and address strengths and weaknesses.
- Assisted in training and mentoring new ski instructors, sharing best practices and teaching strategies.
Outdoor Education Instructor
Frost Valley YMCA
Claryville
06.2024 - 08.2024
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of local trails and points of interest in each destination. This included campsites, water sources, vistas, trailheads, and directions.
- Taught proper use of equipment such as tents, stoves, compasses, ropes and harnesses.
- Managed any emergencies that arose during the trip while keeping campers and other staff safe and accounted for.
- Acted as a mediator between campers in case of disputes or disagreements among them.
- Provided pre-trip information and answered questions for parents.
- Managed supplies inventory ensuring all necessary items were available prior to start of each session.
- Demonstrated appropriate risk management measures during all outdoor activities. Taking into account the distance to help, the number of staff and participants, and the resources available
- Organized and facilitated outdoor education activities for groups of up to 6-12 campers.
Leader in Training
Shavers Creek Environmental Center
State College
07.2022 - 08.2022
- Researched new ideas for future programming initiatives related to outdoor education topics.
- Provided leadership and direction to groups of youth in outdoor activities such as creeking, educational games and activities, and hiking.
- Maintained records of participant attendance at all workshops and outings.
- Encouraged positive behaviors from participants while providing guidance on appropriate behavior expectations.
- Promoted fun, safe and inclusive environment by monitoring activity of campers to identify and address behavioral issues.
- Explained principles, techniques and safety procedures and demonstrated use of materials and equipment.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Geography
Pennsylvania State University
University Park, PA05-2028
High School Diploma -
State College Area High School
State College 06-2023
Skills
- Risk management
- Navigation expertise
- Strong leadership
- Emergency preparedness
- Advanced first aid
- Group management
- Outdoor education
- Conflict management
- Hiking and backpacking
- Route planning
- Leave no trace principles
Affiliations
- I am an avid Scouter and achieved the rank of Eagle Scout. Scouts have taught me responsibility for my actions, creative and spontaneous problem-solving, persistence, and large-scale group management of peers and younger scouts
- I love to run and have successfully run many 5k's and one-half marathon. I use running as a meditation tool. While running, I can block out the noise of everyday life, focus on a tangible goal, and recenter my perspective.
- I am very passionate about backpacking and camping. I have been a camper since I could walk and took my very first backpacking trip in 6th grade. I have always found peace and power in the resilience and solus of natural world.
Certification
- Completion of Wilderness Medical Associates International Wilderness First Responder in June of 2024
- Completion of Life Link's Emergency Medical Technician
- Competition of PSIA Alpine Level One for Ski instructing in 2022
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Outdoor Education Instructor
Frost Valley YMCA
06.2024 - 08.2024
Leader in Training
Shavers Creek Environmental Center
07.2022 - 08.2022
Ski Instructor
Tussey Mountain Ski and Ride School
11.2021 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Geography
Pennsylvania State University
High School Diploma -
State College Area High School
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