Philadelphia Outward Bound School (POBS) instructors are outdoor professionals, highly trained in both technical and interpersonal skills. All instructors are certified Wilderness First Responders. This intensive certification takes 70 hours to complete and is recognized by medical and outdoor fields worldwide. Additionally, all of our staff are required to have Federal and State background checks.
All POBS programs—whether a 14-day expedition or a daylong team-building program—are staffed with experienced Lead Instructors. Becoming a Lead Instructor requires many seasons of demonstrating consistent and excellent group facilitation, exceptional safety and risk management, and extensive trainings.
Faculty Instructor
Opal Bednarik
Faculty Instructor
Challenge Course Program Coordinator
Rob Bonner
Challenge Course Program Coordinator
Expedition Program Coordinator
Ritam Chakraborty
Expedition Program Coordinator
Challenge Course Program Coordinator
Richard Chieffo
Challenge Course Program Coordinator
Expedition Program Manager
Olive Fine
Expedition Program Manager
Expedition Program Coordinator
Braham Gairola
Expedition Program Coordinator
Program Coordinator of Training & Curriculum
Jeffrey Ladnier
Program Coordinator of Training & Curriculum
Logistics Coordinator
Red Malleck
Logistics Coordinator