Experiential Education Facilitator, Waypoint Academy - $100,000/year USD
On-campus position in Dripping Springs (Austin metro), TX$100,000 annual compensation, distributed weekly. Full health, dental, and vision coverage from day oneRelocating? We provide relocation assistanceWaypoint Academy has eliminated traditional lecture-style instruction in favor of adventure-based skill development and AI-powered personalized academics. Students no longer remain seated while instructors present material—they develop public speaking ability on outdoor trails, cultivate leadership during team-based challenges, and progress academically at twice the standard pace through individualized software.This role is about coaching, not teaching. You will guide K-12 students toward unlocking their capabilities through outdoor experiential sessions and motivational goal-setting meetings. Your focus will be facilitating nature-based experiences that develop tangible abilities (concentration, communication, collaboration), not delivering fixed lesson plans. Individuals who excel here are high achievers who believe in fundamentally reimagining education. You will witness measurable, immediate transformation as students evolve from disengaged learners into self-assured achievers.Dripping Springs delivers Hill Country natural beauty just 30 minutes from Austin's technology hub, live music venues, and culinary scene. Over 300 days of sunshine annually, Barton Springs access, and year-round outdoor recreation.Guide their development. Drive the experience. Submit your application today.What You Will Be DoingFacilitating 1-hour outdoor experiential workshops (public speaking, concentration, leadership, collaboration) using nature-based challenges and adventure-oriented activitiesConducting focused, high-energy motivational sessions where you guide students toward achieving academic targets through adaptive softwareAnimating curriculum through storytelling, personalization, and dynamic energy that sustains high engagement among K-12 studentsImplementing safety standards and sound outdoor judgment (trail planning, weather assessment, equipment checks, Leave No Trace fundamentals) according to Waypoint's operational guidelinesEvaluating skill acquisition by having students demonstrate real-world application of the life skillMaintaining rigorous standards of excellence while serving as an approachable, motivating role model students genuinely respectBasic RequirementsExperiential Education Facilitator key responsibilitiesBachelor's degree in any fieldAt least 3 years of experience working with K-12 students in educational, camp, coaching, or outdoor program settingsDocumented history of exceptional achievement (academic, athletic, or professional)Strong public speaking ability with capacity to energize and maintain attention across large student groups, both indoors and outdoorsAuthentic ability to connect with K-12 learners, their interests, and cultural context, not as a peer but as an inspiring role model who challenges them to developLegal authorization to work in the United States without requiring visa sponsorshipCommitment to working onsite at Waypoint Academy's campus in Dripping Springs, TX (Austin area)Nice-to-have RequirementsFirst aid or wilderness safety certificationAbout Waypoint AcademyNature-based school that blends rigorous academics with real-world challenges.There is so much to cover for this exciting role, and space here is limited. Hit the Apply button if you found this interesting and want to learn more. We look forward to meeting you!Working with usThis is a full-time (40 hours per week), long-term position. The position is immediately available and requires entering into an independent contractor agreement with Crossover as a Contractor of Record. The compensation level for this role is $50 USD/hour, which equates to $100,000 USD/year assuming 40 hours per week and 50 weeks per year. The payment period is weekly. Consult www.crossover.com/help-and-faqs for more details on this topic.Crossover Job Code: LJ-5666-US-Austin-ExperientialEd.004