John Ribes
Education
Master of Arts May 2020
Student Affairs Administration: College Outdoor Program Administration
Appalachian State University
Bachelor of Science May 2014
Recreation Management: Outdoor Experiential Education w Sustainable Development
Appalachian State University
Experience
Coordinator of Mountaineering January 2020-May 2020
The Asheville School: Asheville, NC
• Provide leadership and supervision (including mentorship, task assignment, execution oversight and
accountability) to the Mountaineering Staff and students.
• Create and oversee risk management policies and procedures for expeditions and day trips.
• Develop curriculum for 15-30 students in all outdoor disciplines to build technical and personal skills.
• Manage and maintain program inventory including bicycles, backpacking, climbing, and whitewater gear.
Recreation Management Adjunct Professor January 2019-December 2019
Appalachian State University: Boone, NC
• Designed and implemented curriculum based on leadership theories and practices.
• Received feedback and managed student success through multiple semesters.
• Organized backcountry trip logistics to create an efficient flow of trip processes.
• Instructed college students through technical map readings skills and backcountry travel techniques.
Outdoor Programs Graduate Assistant August 2018-December 2019
Appalachian State University: Boone, NC
• Programmed and implemented staff trainings, workshops, and weekly trips based in the backcountry.
• Developed curriculum for the Instructor Development Program based on outdoor leadership theories
• Hired, trained, and facilitated 30-40 staff members on gear rentals and maintenance as well as climbing wall
supervision and teaching practices.
• Created program assessments and managed student feedback to improve learning outcomes and systems.
Coordinator of Outdoor Wilderness Orientation April 2019-October 2019
Appalachian State University: Boone, NC
• Created budgets and managed student registration processes.
• Oversaw the development of 6 student staff through trainings and feedback sessions.
• Managed logistics, trainings, and gear to create smooth transitions for instructors’ teams.
• Communicated with instructors to create expedition plans that met pre-determined learning outcomes.
• Maintained communication avenues with parents and students to ensure the delivery of accurate information.
Mountaineering and Climbing Guide October 2017-April 2018
Northeast Mountaineering: North Conway, NH
• Managed programs and operational procedures built on education, mentoring and investing time and energy in
the development of clients.
• Implemented risk management procedures in high risk environments while caring for clients.
• Maintained the scheduling system for guides and clients.
Logistics Manager and Bunkhouse Caretaker October 2017-April 2018
Northeast Mountaineering: North Conway, NH
• Developed systems to maintain a wide variety of gear and clothing.
• Assured correct check-in and check-out systems with Bunkhouse clients.
• Promoted a positive environment for guests with clear instructions and expectations.
• Managed the purchase of guide services and retail products.
Climbing Specialist December 2016-Oct 2017
North Carolina Outward Bound School: Pisgah, NC
• Facilitated climbing days that range from bottom-belayed top ropes to multi-pitch ascents.
• Worked in conjunction with instructional staff to plan and facilitate safe and educational climbing
and ropes course activities.
• Participated in professional development to keep skills and practices current with governing bodies.
Expedition Coordinator/Climbing Site Manager August 2016-December 2016
Mountain Trail Outdoor School: Hendersonville, NC
• Programmed multi-day expeditions to facilitate personal and professional growth of students and instructors.
• Created logistics systems and risk management policies to improve efficiency of course preparation.
Rocks Site Manager/Lead Instructor May 2015 – August 2016
Voyageur Outward Bound School: St. Paul, MN (Full-Time, Seasonal)
• Executed skill development and goal setting experiences with Urban and At-Risk youth.
• Facilitated transference activities in a backcountry setting.
• Promoted positive outcomes for students after course through experiences and learnings.
• Constructed safe climbing sites and incorporated lessons that taught technical skills.
Certifications and Memberships
Rock Guide Course/Assistant Rock Guide-AMGA Since June 2019
Single Pitch Instructor-AMGA Expires May 2021
Wilderness First Responder -WMI Expires April 2021
CPR/AED- WMI Expires April 2021
North Carolina Epinephrine Certification Expires May 2023
Avalanche Level 1 - AIARE Since January 2018
Avalanche Skills Training 1- Avalanche Canada Since April 2019
Swift Water Rescue Level 4 – ACA Since Fall 2019
American Mountain Guide Association- Member Since April 2015
American Alpine Club-Member Since May 2015
Access Fund-Member Since May 2015
AORE-Member Since January 2013
American Canoe Association Since January 2019
Teaching Experience
Appalachian State University
• RM 3545: Expeditioning in Canada, 3 Credit Hours Spring 2019
• RM 2120: Leadership and Group Dynamics, 3 Credit Hours Fall 2019
o Received Outstanding Graduate Teaching Award
• RM 3151: Climbing Site Facilitation, 2 Credit Hours Spring 2014
Conference Presentations & Professional Workshops
The Asheville School Civil Rights Day (Spring 2020)
• Every Mountain Made Low – This workshop focuses on diversity, equity, and inclusion in outdoor spaces. We dive
into historical aspects of marketing, policies, and cultural norms that have affected the way people recreate in the
United States.
Carolina Outdoor Adventure Leadership Summit (Spring 2019)
• Water You Talking About? - Tips and Tricks for reading the river and how to teach them to participants
Association Of Experiential Education: Southeast (Spring 2019)
• Type 2: It’s All About Fun! – This workshop tackles the idea of motivation and what it is that keeps us persevering
even in the most trying of times
• Facilitating Spectacle: Creating the Reality – Through spectacle, we have the power to frame meaningful and
powerful experience for our participants. This workshop will show facilitators how to hone their spectacle skills and
put a language to the practice.
Skills and Special Trainings
• Adobe Creative Suite (Advanced)
• Microsoft Office 365
• Google Suite
• Qualtrics Assessment Software
• Scheduling Software (WhenToWork, Sling)
• Innosoft Fusion Software
• Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act Training 2019
• New Hampshire Alpine Skills Training 2018
• Appalachian State University Climbing Site Management Instructor 2014
• Backcountry Trail Building Training and Crew Leader for Colorado Conservation Corps 2014
• Colorado Outward Bound Backcountry Mountaineering training 2013
• 35 day study abroad trip to Wales, UK focusing on sustainable development, service and adventure education 2012
