William M Lewis - Assistant Director / Staffman

Summary

Dynamic outdoor education and adventure leadership professional with over a decade of experience in wilderness expedition leadership, experiential education, youth development, and residential program administration. Expertise in creating positive learning environments, mentoring staff, and guiding adolescents in skill-building, leadership, and personal growth. Proven track record in leading teams, managing risk, and making high-stakes decisions in fast-paced settings. Academic credentials in environmental science are complemented by graduate-level training in outdoor leadership, emphasizing facilitation, experiential teaching, and social-emotional development through immersive wilderness experiences.

Overview

9

years of professional experience

1

Certification

Work History

Assistant Director / Staffman

Keewaydin Camps – The Keewaydin Foundation

Salisbury, VT

06.2016 - 08.2025

Senior leadership team member responsible for the daily tasks of the Assistant Director, like, risk management, and staff supervision for the Moosalamoo age group (45–55 campers) in a residential wilderness expedition program.
Supervised and mentored 12–15 staff, guiding leadership development, positive youth engagement, and effective group facilitation.
Created and maintained supportive, confidence-building learning environments where campers developed outdoor skills, independence, and leadership.
Designed and implemented extended wilderness expedition curricula, including logistics, routing, food systems, navigation, safety protocols, and emergency preparedness.
Led and been apart of 20+ extended wilderness canoe expeditions, including international trips in Canada lasting up to 17 days.
Facilitated staff trainings on leadership, risk management, youth development, and fostering positive learning outcomes.
Served as liaison between instructional staff and the Director, supporting communication, team cohesion, and operational clarity.
Applied formal risk management frameworks and emergency protocols as a lead decision-maker during high-stakes situations.
Awarded the Green Jacket Award for 10 years of sustained service and leadership.

Environmental Educator

Keewaydin Environmental Education Center (KEEC)

Salisbury, VT

04.2024 - 05.2024

Led hands-on environmental education programs for 40–90 students per session, fostering curiosity, confidence, and teamwork through experiential learning.
Delivered lessons in ecology, watersheds, wildlife, climate science, forestry, and Indigenous history.
Created inclusive, positive learning environments encouraging exploration, collaboration, and personal growth.
Mentored and supported visiting students while assisting with residential program operations.
Collaborated with teachers and chaperones to align programming with curricular objectives and reflective learning outcomes.

Education

Master of Arts - Outdoor Leadership & Education

Prescott College

Prescott, AZ

12-2025

Bachelor of Science - Environmental Science

Unity College

Unity, ME

01.2024

Skills

Navigation & Outdoor Leadership: Map & Compass, GPS Navigation, OnX, Google Maps, Gaia GPS, Caltopo, Trip Planning & Logistics
Program Design & Instruction: Experiential Curriculum Design, Lesson Planning, Learning Outcomes Assessment, Group Facilitation, Staff Training & Mentorship
Data Collection & Analysis: Environmental Data Recording, Observational Assessment, Program Evaluation, Reflective Learning Documentation

Technology & Digital Tools: Google Workspace, Microsoft Office Suite, Zoom & Video Conferencing, Digital Scheduling & Rostering Systems
Safety & Risk Management: Wilderness First Responder Protocols, CPR & AED, Whitewater Rescue Techniques, Emergency Response Planning
Communication & Collaboration: Public Speaking, Team Leadership, Stakeholder Engagement, Mentoring & Advising