Temporary Outdoor Instructor
Job Description
Our summer field instructors lead trips 10– to 30-day wilderness-based programs in California, Oregon, Washington, Colorado, British Columbia, Idaho, Wyoming, Alaska, North Carolina, and Peru for students ages 12–17. Being an instructor at Adventure Treks isn’t really about the trip location or activities- it is about empowering your students, creating a supportive and respectful community, bringing fun and joy to every day, and experiencing the highs and lows of an adventure together.
Through activities like backpacking, mountaineering, rock climbing, whitewater rafting, kayaking, canoeing, sea kayaking, mountain biking, and ice climbing, Adventure Treks’ instructors help our students grow in self-confidence, resilience, social achievement, teamwork, leadership, environmental awareness, and new outdoor skills. Adventure Treks instructors are expected to be positive role models and responsible for the safety, success, and satisfaction of their students and trips as they teach a variety of outdoor skills and foster a close community.
Course size is generally 20–24 students with 5–6 instructors. On each adventure, the instructor team works closely together to coordinate all aspects of the trip, including instruction in all outdoor activities, risk management, managing group dynamics, planning menus, purchasing food, laundry, transportation, coordinating with outfitters, maintaining equipment, and handling medical issues. Instructors receive support while in the field from the regional directors.
Qualifications
All applicants must be 21, have a valid WFR & CPR certification, a clean driving record, several years of experience working with youth and leading outdoor programs, and the ability to maintain positive energy levels with little/no time off and very limited personal time. They must be excited to work with teenagers, build community, overcome challenges, and facilitate a fun and safe experience.
Dates of Employment (includes staff orientation)
- Summer: June 9 – August 15, 2023
Instructor Compensation
We’re pleased to offer a competitive salary with the starting salary for first-year instructors being: Summer season: $4,000-$4,200
- Adventure Treks offers travel reimbursements up to $500 to help instructors travel to and from Staff Orientation
- Accommodations, meals (and coffee!) on your trip, outfitted activities, equipment, transportation to and from the trip’s locations are provided by Adventure Treks.
- Pro Deal accounts with access to discounts on a wide range of outdoor brands.
- Reimbursement for Wilderness First Responder re-certification for returning instructors.
- Focus on year-round personal and professional growth which includes career resource webinars and reimbursements toward professional development
- An opportunity to work both Adventure Treks summer and fall programs with a focus on career growth through the progression of instructor, trip leader, regional director, and gap semester faculty
Additional Information About Adventure Treks:
Personal and professional skills learned at Adventure Treks are applicable to many experiences for years to come:
Leadership and Responsibility: responsible for 24 teenagers and all aspects of running a safe and fun trip
Communication: with your students, co-instructor, trip leader, regional director, parents, and Adventure Treks office
Resilience and adaptability: positively overcome adversity and creatively solve problems
Decision making: confidence in safe, quick, and intentional decisions
Strong work ethic: the hardest job with the biggest rewards and fulfillment
Relationship building: a role model to students, creating strong connections with students, instructor team, and building a strong community
Feedback: continual opportunities to provide and receive feedback to students, co-instructors, and trip leaders
How to Apply
To Apply Adventure Treks is now accepting applications for summer 2024! Email your resume and a brief introduction to Rachel O'Neil, our staffing director, at employment@adventuretreks.com. We encourage candidates to submit their resumes and applications promptly.386 total views, 0 today