How can I pursue a career as a wilderness survival instructor?
Hi! My name is Matt, and I’m doing a career project at my high school. I’ve always had a fascination with nature, and in the past few years I’ve been able to improve my skills as an outdoorsman. When I got the career project assignment, I thought that a career as a survival skills instructor might be worth looking into. I was hopeful that you would be able to lend me some information about this career. So, if you’re willing, here are my questions: -what are the jobs and duties of an instructor? -what is the usual staring salary? -what kind of training/experience is necessary? -are there opportunities for advancement? Thanx for considering my request. Matt Matt, Thanks for writing. Don’t expect to make a real income from teaching wilderness survival skills as a paid employee. There are a lot of schools you can work for as a survival skills instructor, but most will pay only a stipend to cover your food, if anything at all. It is a great way to polish your skills and to learn how to teac
