Career

A career like no other

To serve, to strive, and not to yield

Adventure awaits at OBS! With passion for the great outdoors and youth development, OBS Instructors lead the way in outdoor adventure education. OBS is expanding and we are looking for like-minded individuals who are passionate about developing youths through purposeful outdoor activities. Do you love the great outdoors and wish to seek an extraordinary career? Be an OBS Instructor today.

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Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents (SCPR)

SCRP applicants may register your interest via this Interest Form.

Non-SCPR applicants

• For non-SCPR applicants, please download the additional Annexes and read through the information before you apply.

• You will be required to complete the Self-Declaration Medical Form before submitting it with your Application Form.

• For clarification, please write to NYC_HR@nyc.gov.sg.

Requirements

Shaping lives through purposeful adventure as a professional outdoor educator

As a professional outdoor educator, the OBS Instructor’s key role is to help our youth draw impactful learning through purposeful outdoor adventure experiences.

Requirements

• Passion and experience

  • Enthusiastic about youth engagement and development

  • Experience in youth development or participant instruction preferred

  • Background in sports or outdoor activity

• Leadership and adaptability

  • Strong leadership and adaptability in dynamic environments

  • Driven team player with initiative

• Communication and teaching ability

  • Effective communicator with teaching ability

  • Skills to facilitate group reflection and learning

• Situational awareness and safety

  • Great situational and safety awareness for participant well-being

• Physical and mental resilience

  • Adequately fit and mental resilient for extensive outdoor work

OBS Instructor Selection Process (ISP)

OBS Instructors are selected through an immersive 3D2N outdoor selection weekend, where they will experience mentally and physically challenging but rewarding activities to demonstrate their abilities. The ISP is a physically demanding and highly intensive programme. As your safety is our top priority, you may not be able to participate if you have any of the listed conditions:

• Cardiac conditions e.g. ischemic heart disease, arrhythmia, congenital heart conditions

• Respiratory conditions e.g. exercise-induced asthma

• Seizure (with history of episode/medication within last 2 years)

• History of anaphylaxis (due to environmental/food allergens)

• Any conditions that may cause:

  • Inability to perform strenuous/physically demanding activities and movements for prolonged periods of time (e.g. carry loads of 15 – 20 kgs for 5 – 6 hours a day);

  • Inability to see colours or see in the dark/night;

  • Inability to conduct outdoor activities and independently supervise the safety of minors; and/or

  • Danger/hazard to self or others in an outdoor/wilderness setting.

How OBS instructors are selected

Learn more about our Instructor Selection Process (ISP) and the attributes that we are looking for in an OBS instructor.

Becoming an OBS instructor

Get insights on the various skillsets that you will be equipped with during the Basic Instructor Training (BIT) and assessments needed to become an OBS instructor.

Growth opportunities with OBS

Find out more about the growth opportunities as a professional Outdoor Adventure Educator with OBS.

Salary and allowance

Ranging from SGD $3,880 - $5,200. Your exact starting salary will vary depending on relevant work experience(s) and time spent on the job, level of academic training received and completion of full-time National Service in Singapore.

In addition, OBS Instructors are eligible to receive the following allowances upon completion of your Basic Instructor Training Programme and meeting the requisite requirements to become an operational instructor:

• Field allowance of SGD $200/month

• Skills allowance of SGD $150/month

• Equipment reimbursement of SGD $150/year

Leave benefits

Enjoy a wide range of leave benefits including paid vacation, medical, study, marriage, maternity/paternity, childcare and parent-care leave.

Medical and dental subsidy

As a Singapore Public Service officer, you will receive a subsidy of up to SGD $500 per calendar year for medical expenses. You are also entitled to receive 85% reimbursement of your dental expenses, capped at SGD $120 per calendar year.

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