Adventure Jobs North America

Adventure Treks Field Instructors will have the opportunity to work with other talented and experienced staff and the chance to make a positive impact on their student's lives.

Through adventures designed to foster community, build confidence and teach leadership, Adventure Treks operates 13- to 30-day summer and semester-long wilderness-based programs in BC, AK, CA, CO, ID, OR, WA, WY and NC. Instructors are in charge of managing group dynamics, coordinating logistics, and leading activities that include backpacking, rock and ice climbing, mountaineering, mountain biking, canoeing, whitewater kayaking, and whitewater rafting. Opportunities to work the summer, Leadership Adventure Semesters, and fall educational programs!

Backdoorjobs.com: Your Home for Short-Term Job AdventuresIt's time to blend a little excitement with your career for a summer, season or year-round! An adventurous lifestyle means to grow through passion, challenge and risk taking. It's about learning to look at the world through curious eyes — to wonder what's on the other side of the mountain — and allowing wanderlust to become your guide. You'll work hard and you'll play hard; the intimacy of your adventurous pursuits will allow you to see, hear, taste, and smell more intensely.

Whether you love the water (canoe guides, kayak guides, white-water rafting guides, river guides, fishing guides, boat captains, sailing instructors, cruise ship staff), the land (cycling guides, horseback guides, natural history guides, safari guides, tour leaders, trail staff and zipline guides), the mountains (climbing guides, mountaineering guides, ski guides) or outdoor adventure (outfitting staff, outdoor educators, tour guides, trip leaders, wilderness specialists), you'll find plenty of adventure education jobs here!

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Calleva’s mission is to get people of all ages outdoors and promote personal growth, group cooperation and environmental stewardship through educational and challenging experiences on the river, trail and farm.

For over 25 years, Calleva has built a reputation for excellence and innovation in outdoor education and outdoor adventure programming.

Program in the Spotlight Introducing kids and adults to gorgeous wilderness areas in the DC area, Calleva provides outdoor adventure, sustainable farming and nature immersion programs for groups in Maryland, Virginia and West Virginia. Calleva's unique blend of fun, learning and challenge helps people take risks, develop confidence, learn new skills, and excel in a team environment.

Instructors/Facilitators will lead land and water-based outdoor adventure programs that include canoeing, kayaking, rafting, stand-up paddle boarding, sailing, surfing, fishing, rock climbing, mountain biking, environmental education, farming, horseback riding, and general camping. Positions are available for 3 seasons (April to mid-November), summer camp (June to August) and the fall (early August to mid-November). In addition to financial compensation ranging from $600–$1,000/week, benefits include meals for all overnight trips, 5-10 days of paid training and summer preparation, pro deal purchases, use of program equipment for personal adventures, and compensation for advanced training or certifications in specific areas. Applicants must be at least 21 years of age and be passionate about sharing their love of the outdoors with children. You must also be able to demonstrate solid outdoor skills, hard skills and proficiency in the activity of your choice, and excellent all-round soft skills. Calleva values people with diverse life experiences who seek adventure in their personal lives. Learn more at Calleva.org.

2024 Instructor/Facilitator Hiring!
Now Hiring!Calleva is actively recruiting seasonal Instructor/Facilitators to begin work this April (with the option of working continuously through mid-November). Apply here.

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Calleva's unique blend of fun, learning and challenge helps people take risks, develop confidence, learn new skills and excel in a team environment.

Calleva is seeking passionate individuals who are excited about coming to work every day.

Ready for an adventure?
Calleva is seeking passionate individuals who are excited about coming to work every day — people who aren't afraid of getting dirty or being in the river all day, and who can roll with the punches and have a good time doing it.

The National Center for Outdoor & Adventure Education (NCOAE) is a values-based outdoor adventure and education provider for teens and adults interested in personal growth and professional development.

NCOAE is seeking exceptional individuals to join their team of outdoor adventure-based educators!

Program in the Spotlight With courses taking place in North Carolina, the Pacific Northwest, Alaska, Ecuador and beyond, The National Center for Outdoor & Adventure Education (NCOAE) is a values-based outdoor and adventure education provider for teens and adults interested in personal growth and professional development. NCOAE develops and facilitates professionally guided outdoor experiences that foster an engaged educational community through personal growth and the acquisition of technical and academic skills.

Field Instructors manage the safety of trip participants while co-facilitating multi-day outdoor adventure education courses in the field, including kayaking, canoeing, whitewater paddling, backpacking, rock climbing, remote backcountry travel, and camping. Instructors must be committed to contributing to participant interpersonal, academic and leadership development and invested in creating a positive impact at a community level. Additional duties include leading curriculum lessons, facilitating a meaningful group process, managing risks, and setting an emotionally and physically safe, fun, and engaging tone for students. Starting pay ranges from $80-$145/day (DOE) with opportunities for advancement. Staff housing, food pantry, industry pro-deals, and other stipends are also available. Enjoy traveling and working in unique, pristine areas throughout the United States and the world! Current WFA/WFR & CPR certifications and satisfactory completion of a 14-day Instructor Course is required prior to employment. Seasonal positions are available from April to October, with occasional opportunities to continue employment into the fall and winter. If you have a background in outdoor education, outfitting and guiding, or adventure-based programming, email your cover letter and resume to NCOAE Human Resources. Learn more at NCOAE.org.

2024 Seasonal Staff Training
More exploration!Applications from exceptional outdoor and wilderness-based educators, guides, and field staff are being accepted for the 2024 season (April to October). Completion of NCOAE's 14-day Instructor Course (at no cost to you) is required prior to beginning seasonal employment. Apply now for the next course in North Carolina from May 1st–14th, 2024.

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The NCOAE is seeking exceptional individuals to join their team of outdoor adventure-based Educators!

View a group of NCOAE students exploring Patagonia during an outdoor educator & environmental sustainability course!

Who is NCOAE looking for?
More exploration!NCOAE is seeking experienced individuals with diverse life experiences who value adventure in their personal lives. All courses are physically and mentally demanding, and staff must have considerable proficiency in teaching and communicating with participants of diverse backgrounds and needs.

Head on up to the top of the page! Across the USA: Field Instructors, Guides & Trip Leaders

Windigo leads innovative 1 to 3 week off-the-beaten path small group outdoor adventure tours for people of all ages and all tastes across Canada and the USA.

Do you have what it takes to outfit adventure adrenaline junkies in fulfilling their outdoor dreams? Come join the dynamic team at Windigo and travel to some of the coolest places in North America!

Program in the Spotlight Specializing in customized small group camping and lodging tours, Windigo is seeking energetic leaders to guide multi-week adventure tours throughout North America. Guides are responsible as both drivers and guides who direct custom itineraries of international clients traveling in a 15-passenger van while overseeing the day-to-day logistics for tours. These routes feature many of the continent’s most iconic National Parks, but the focus is on more than just the sites. The Windigo team of outdoor professionals is passionate about their role as environmental stewards. They lead with purpose to advance the positive impact of adventure travel while celebrating the many vibrant and diverse cultures that constitute our beautiful continent, relishing every opportunity to establish meaningful connections between travelers, the land, and one another. Responsibilities include destination research, providing daily briefings, handling group dynamics, maintaining equipment, meal preparation, and ensuring a safe, fun experience for travelers. Compensation ranges from $125-$180/day plus tips and commission. Accommodations and most food while on tour are included, as well as access to pro deals, bonus options, and the opportunity to travel to enticing and off-the-beaten path destinations.

The operation season runs from April to late October with contracts available for a partial or full season. If you are at least 23 years old (21 for Canadian applicants), have a clean driving record, an adventurous spirit, strong people, leadership and organizational skills, love the outdoors, and are looking for an exciting challenge, apply to join the Windigo team today!

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Don't miss the chance to be part of a dynamic, experienced and innovative company that strives to always be better and has a passion for working outside.

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Do you want to hit the open road, enjoy an adventure of a lifetime, and get paid for it? Join a team that is passionate about organizing and delivering high-quality tours for people from all over the world. Meet new people from different cultures and provide unforgettable experiences to grateful travelers. It's not a job opportunity, it’s a lifestyle.

The Wildland Trekking Company offers small group, multi-day backpacking or llama/mule supported trips, day hikes, car-camping basecamp style, and inn-based hiking trips for adults and families looking to experience unforgettable hiking vacations in majestic landscapes.

Share your passion of hiking, nature, travel, and adventure while introducing guests to the magic of the outdoors! The Wildland Trekking Company offers small group, multi-day backpacking, llama/mule supported trips, day hikes, car-camping basecamp style, and inn-based hiking trips for adults and families looking to experience unforgettable hiking vacations in majestic landscapes. Guests can expect delicious meals and extraordinary guides who can turn a great get-away into an unforgettable, inspiring adventure.

Now seeking Guides to lead trips from March or June through September/October for seven stunning regions across the US—from Olympia, Washington to Morrisville, Vermont (and beautiful destinations in between). Guides manage all aspects of the trip: you’ll prep gear and food, cook meals, teach guests the basics of backpacking and camping, provide interpretive information, manage risk in varied environments, and facilitate social dynamics and guest satisfaction. Benefits include a fun, supportive work environment with high quality people, a competitive wage scale, paid training, post-trip gratuities, and opportunities for professional growth into management positions. Applicants must be at least 21 years old to guide/drive, have previous guiding or outdoor leadership experience, WFR/WEMT certification (or willingness to obtain), fantastic camping, cooking, interpretation and teaching skills, strong local knowledge (or willingness to learn), and a service-oriented work ethic. If you have a high level of fitness, excellent written and verbal communication, enthusiasm for being outside, superb customer service and people skills, complete the online application. Explore more at WildlandTrekking.com!

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Guiding is a fulfilling and meaningful career and Wildland Trekking takes great pride in fostering a professional, supportive and fun work culture!

Learn about the Guides who lead Wildland's award-winning trips!

Leading meaningful and unforgettable hiking and backpacking vacations into majestic landscapes as a profession is a dream come true for Wildland Trekking Guides. Many Guides spend 50-150+ nights in the backcountry annually—and they wouldn't have it any other way!

Intrepid: Creating positive change through the joy of travel!

Offering sustainable, experience-rich travel experiences, Intrepid Travel is looking for Tour Leaders to immerse travelers in the heart of a destination through authentic, experience-rich travel—all with a smile.

Leaders are not only travel experts, but teachers, travel gurus, and enthusiastic purveyor of grassroots experiences. They know the urban legends behind every town square, the shortcuts down timeworn alleys, and the traditional dishes you wouldn’t find on the tourist menu!
Leaders take care of all the trip details, inspire travelers, immerse them in the culture, and expose them to real-life experiences.
Leaders come from strong customer service backgrounds and are incredible at building relationships with a broad range of people.

Departures throughout the year offer diverse U.S. itineraries for leading trips, including hike, bike, and kayak adventures, festival trips, family tours, and foodie experiences. Successful applicants must commit to staff training in April and lead a variety of trips through September. Perks include travel to/from trip, accommodations at the hotel where guests are staying, some meals, access to e-learning platforms, comprehensive leader training and internal career opportunities, and travel discounts for you to experience Intrepid as a passenger. Applicants must have a passion for travel, experience traveling within North America, able to inspire and develop rapport with a broad range of individuals and groups, be physically fit and healthy to withstand the combination of long hours (and often mentally and physically challenging conditions), able to drive a 15-passenger van, and possess a current passport and valid driver's license. To begin your adventure with Intrepid, fill out the online application.

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Departures throughout the year offer diverse itineraries for leading trips, including hike, bike, and kayak adventures, festival trips, family tours, and foodie experiences.

Yosemite, Zion, the Grand Canyon. View the experience though the eyes of an Intrepid traveler.

Do you dream of inspiring travelers and helping them fall in love with their destination by immersing them in your local culture and exposing them to real life experiences? Being a Tour Leader with Intrepid, you will do just that!

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Incredible Adventures believes that traveling should be life-changing. Inspiring. Immersive. In their tours, they strive to go a little further, do things a little differently, and provide an experience for guests that they won’t get anywhere else.

Program in the Spotlight Incredible Adventures is an environmentally conscious outdoor travel company specializing in small group tours from San Francisco — with destinations including Yosemite National Park, Muir Woods, Napa & Sonoma Wine Country, Big Sur, and Lake Tahoe!

Now seeking enthusiastic Tour Guide/Drivers who are reliable, safety-driven, organized, and desire adventure. On single day trips, Guides will pick-up and drop-off passengers at San Francisco hotels and provide informational narrative during the entire tour. On multi-day adventures, Guides will arrange daily logistics, outdoor and evening activities, sightseeing excursions, and teach sustainable travel, camping etiquette and cooking skills. Guides for the 2024 season will either be based out of San Francisco (day or short multi-day trips with ideal work availability from March/April through October) or SF-based remote (Overland Guides— experience required, with ideal availability from May/June through October).

Wages are per trip, with half-day wages starting at $85 and full-day wages ranging up to $300/day, not including tips. Wages for overnight, multi-day tours are per trip and range from $275-$525, plus tips. Housing assistance is provided for all guides living in SF. A seasonal performance and safety bonus is available for all guides who complete a full season. Applicants must be at least 23 years of age, have or be willing to obtain a Class C Commercial Driver's license with Passenger Endorsement (training provided for the right candidates), a clean driving record, high energy, excellent people skills, and be available to work weekends and holidays. If you have a customer-service-oriented disposition, a fun and outgoing attitude, and enjoy interacting with people from all over the country and the world, read through the Guide FAQ or fill out the online application!

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Team up with an eco-friendly outdoor adventure tour company this summer as a Tour Guide/Driver.

Incredible Adventures is always looking for reliable, safety-driven, organized individuals with a desire for adventure!

The team at Incredible Adventures is an adventurous group who thrive on being in a casual and laid-back workplace that is offset by challenging and dynamic jobs. The staff loves to travel and all are huge advocates of preserving our natural resources through green business practices. All guides can expect to become experts in popular travel destinations and build a career in the outdoor travel industry.

Through adventures designed to foster community, build confidence and teach leadership, Adventure Treks operates wilderness-based programs for teenagers.

Program in the Spotlight Being an outdoor instructor at Adventure Treks is an incredible opportunity—seeing students immersed in nature, fostering a community and building their confidence and leadership on the trail! Instructors know the demands of operating on the sun's clock and sleeping in a tent for weeks at a time with peers and students that rely on them. In the highs and lows of a trip, they're always engaged, bringing fun to any situation, staying motivated, and working hard. Instructors are in charge of safety, satisfaction, and success. It's not always easy, but it's so rewarding! At Adventure Treks, Instructors are an integral part of the community and make lasting impressions on students and friends with instructors.

Adventure Treks operates 13- to 30-day summer and semester-long wilderness-based programs in British Columbia, Alaska, California, Colorado, Idaho, Oregon, Washington, Wyoming, and North Carolina. Instructors lead activities like backpacking, rock and ice climbing, mountaineering, mountain biking, canoeing, whitewater kayaking, and whitewater rafting. On each adventure, the five- to six-person instructor team works together to create fun, growth-oriented, and community-minded experiences and coordinate all aspects of the trip like managing group dynamics, teaching outdoor skills, maintaining equipment, and handling medical issues.

More exploration!A 60% Instructor retention rate is in part due to their competitive salary, benefits and opportunities to work the summer, Leadership Adventure Semesters, and fall educational programs. See the qualifications page to learn more and apply.

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Adventure Treks Instructors will have the opportunity to work with other talented and experienced staff and the chance to make a positive impact on their student's lives.

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Whether climbing snowy Mount Shasta or teaching canoeing in British Columbia, Adventure Treks Instructors will lead teenagers in diverse outdoor settings that will be challenging, rewarding, and fun. Best of all, you'll get the opportunity to work with other talented and experienced staff, and have the chance to make a positive impact on your student's lives.

Embracing the concept of providing affordable tours without sacrificing quality, Bindlestiff Tours specialize in the Southwest USA as well as in Alaska and the Western Canadian Rockies.

The Tour Guide position is a demanding, exciting, challenging, and rewarding position requiring a passion for the outdoors on and off the road.

Program in the Spotlight Do you want to enjoy an adventure of a lifetime and get paid for it? With headquarters in Las Vegas, Bindlestiff Tours specialize in single day tours in their own backyard and multi-day adventures throughout the Southwest, Northwest, Canadian Rockies, and Alaska. Extensive experience in the industry and knowledgeable, down-to-earth Guides affords Bindlestiff to create the absolute best itineraries.

Tour Guides are responsible for delivering in-depth headset commentary to guests on the geology, history, flora, and fauna of the region while driving a 7 or 15-passenger van. Multi-day tours require you to be comfortable towing a 5x8-foot cargo trailer. Additional responsibilities include handling group dynamics, food shopping and cooking, planning and problem solving on the road, maintaining outdoor equipment, managing accounting and paperwork pre and post tour, and ensuring a safe and fun experience for all clients. The guiding season runs from March (sometimes earlier) through the end of October, with options for full/part-time contracts and those who wish to be on-call for ad hoc tours during the crunch season. The base rate for first year Guides ranges from $155-$220/day depending on industry experience, plus a generous seasonal bonus package and 401k. With tips and commissions, experienced Guides can earn as much as $500/day. Benefits include accommodations and meals while on tour, full training, and housing in between tours. If you have strong leadership and motivational skills, a passion for the outdoors, able to multi-task, and possess exceptional people skills, learn more at BindlestiffToursJobs.com.

Year-Round Jobs Openings @ the Vegas Headquarters
More exploration at Bindlestiff Tours! Bindlestiff is also seeking a year-round, full-time Assistant Operations Manager and Office Assistant. Learn more about career job openings.

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Do you want to enjoy an adventure of a lifetime and get paid for it?

Now seeking reliable and organized individuals with a passion for the national parks!

As a Tour Guide for Bindlestiff, you may find yourself poking around an abandoned mining town in the desert southwest, atop a granite peak in Yosemite, in a raft on the Colorado River, hiking on a glacier in the Canadian Rockies, or watching bears catch salmon in a remote Alaskan river!

YMCA BOLD & GOLD inspires courage, confidence, and multi-cultural leadership in diverse groups of young people ages 11-18 years old through wilderness experiences.

YMCA Job ListingThe YMCA BOLD & GOLD program inspires courage, confidence, and multi-cultural leadership in diverse groups of youth ages 11-18 through wilderness experiences. The challenge and beauty of the outdoors comes together on their 1 to 3 week expeditions. Small groups (9/10 participants and 2/3 instructors) travel to some of the most beautiful and natural places in the Pacific Northwest to discover what they are capable of and build their community. Your venue will be the wild and beautiful crystal-clear alpine lakes of the North Cascades, the rugged beaches of the Olympic Coast, the rock walls of Squamish and Smith Rocks, or glistening snow slopes of Mount Baker.

As a Wilderness Instructor (up to 46 openings!) you and your co-lead will be responsible for the physical and emotional safety of your group while engaging them in activities such as backpacking, mountaineering, paddling, and rock climbing. Instructors work from a set itinerary, manage the risks of backcountry travel, and facilitate a variety of workshops and activities that will help participants develop their own leadership style. In addition, Climbing Instructors (up to 12 openings!) are also needed to coordinate in-field aspects of wilderness-based programming. Positions are available each season, with multiple season contracts available. Compensation starts at $132/day plus access to discounted trainings and pro-deals. Applicants must be able to model cultural humility and celebrate diversity, effectively working with people of different identities, backgrounds, experiences, and abilities as well as make the transference of a wilderness experience relevant to the everyday lives of underserved youth. If you are a talented educator, youth worker, and/or enthusiastic outdoor professional, view all current job openings and fill out the online application for your desired position/term.

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Wilderness Instructors lead, inspire, and provide a physically and emotionally safe space for YMCA BOLD & GOLD participants on 1 to 3 week wilderness based expeditions.

YMCA BOLD & GOLD is seeking talented educators to lead backpacking, fishing, yoga, rock climbing, and mountaineering expeditions this summer!

Do you want to make a difference in the world and have fun while doing it? Wilderness Instructors lead, inspire, and provide a physically and emotionally safe space for participants on wilderness-based expeditions. Backpackers, climbers, mountaineers, and other outdoor leaders who want to share their experience with young people will thrive in this environment.

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Wilderness Inquiry is all about access, inclusion and opportunity. Programs operate in a manner that facilitates full participation by everyone, including people of all ages, backgrounds and abilities.

Outdoor Leaders create the magic at Wilderness Inquiry — leading life changing outdoor experiences for people of all backgrounds and abilities!

Program in the Spotlight With a home base in St. Paul, Minnesota, Wilderness Inquiry sits right on the bank of the Mississippi River. From this main office and warehouse location, staff are sent to countless locations across Minnesota and Wisconsin, as well as throughout the U.S., including popular National Parks such as Yellowstone and Glacier.

Whether you're an expert or beginner in outdoor recreation and education (or not particularly outdoorsy at all!) there is a place for you at Wilderness Inquiry. Like participants, staff come from all backgrounds, skillsets, and interests, with one thing in common: we are all passionate about making the outdoors a more diverse, equitable, inclusive, and accessible community for all. With various program models, staff can enjoy working on extended trips across the country or spend their days working locally and returning to their own homes every night. Over the course of a single trip, Leaders will embrace many roles including educator, guide, leader and more. Seasonal positions are offered from March through October, with staff training dates available each season. Compensation ranges from $18-$21/hour for day programs and $172-$202/day for overnights/extended tours. Staff housing, meals on extended trips, and professional service stipends are also provided. If you're looking for a place to make friends, participate in cool experiences, get paid to spend time outside, and work with a crew of amazing individuals where you feel like you truly belong and make a difference, learn more about the Wilderness Inquiry community.

2024 Outdoor Leader Positions NOW OPEN!
Now seeking great applicants for a variety of Outdoor Leadership job openings. Explore featured job openings »

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Wilderness Inquiry provides high-quality outdoor experiences accessible for everyone.

Take a virtual tour of the Wilderness Inquiry Apostle Islands Base Camp!

Inspiring personal growth, enhanced awareness of the environment, and community integration, Wilderness Inquiry adventures encourage people to open themselves to new possibilities and opportunities—and to each other!

Trek & Trail offers the ultimate Apostle Islands National Lakeshore adventure.

Get paid to spend your summer kayaking and camping on Lake Superior! Based out of a historic barrel factory on the edge of Lake Superior, Trek & Trail is the original sea kayaking tour company offering trips in the Apostle Islands, the Meyers Beach Sea Caves, and the Bayfield peninsula’s shoreline.

Now seeking seasonal Sea Kayak Guides to safely lead interpretive adventure trips throughout Lake Superior. Guides are expected to be experienced sea kayakers and understand sea kayak rescue procedures. Trek & Trail doesn't expect you to have all the necessary skills upon arrival as staff undergo a rigorous and challenging 2½-week paid training program that emphasizes risk assessment, paddling skills and rescue, and interpretive knowledge about the area, and includes WFA and ACA certification. The season runs from Memorial Day weekend to the weekend after Labor Day. Time off is granted with advanced notice and there may be days where you are on-call for walk-in bookings. Compensation includes $100-$200/day (based on experience, with bonuses for relevant trainings and certifications) plus guest gratuities. Limited staff housing within walking distance of the shop is available for $350/month. Trek & Trail is also an outdoor retail store, and employees are entitled to a 20% in-store discount, with pro-deals generally available. If you are hardworking, ready for a challenge, a good communicator and problem solver, have a growth mindset, and passionate about the outdoors and want to share that passion with others, fill out the online application.

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Trek & Trail doesn't expect you to have all the necessary skills upon arrival as you'll participate in a rigorous and challenging paid training program.

Get paid to spend your summer kayaking and camping on Lake Superior!

We encourage prospective applicants to be less concerned about the hard skills of being a sea kayak guide. We work hard to provide a comprehensive training in sea kayak techniques, risk assessment, and the specific, tangible skills of being a guide on Lake Superior. —Aidan Lee, Owner

Operated by the Girl Scouts of Minnesota and Wisconsin Lakes and Pines Council, the Northern Lakes Girl Scout Canoe Base is the premier location for girls (over 12) and women to explore the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness.

For over 50 years, Girl Scouts Lakes and Pines has brought girls and gender-expansive young people from all over the world to the shores of Moose Lake in Ely, Minnesota to experience the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness in a way no one else can offer. Home to some of the world’s most pristine water, this is a canoe paddler’s paradise.

Wilderness Canoe Guides lead girls ages 12 and up on life-changing canoe adventures lasting from 5 to 10 days. Responsibilities include helping girls achieve their full potential as they paddle and portage canoes through the wilderness (and enjoy loons, waterfalls, and the northern lights!), working with each crew to create a warm and caring atmosphere, and ensuring the group has a safe, fun, positive, fulfilling, and educational experience. Duties also include pre-trip training, equipment and food/meal preparation, coaching campers on paddling, navigational, portaging and camping skills, and helping each crew feel a great sense of challenge and accomplishment throughout the trip, and leave with a deeper appreciation for the outdoors and environment. Season compensation starts at $2,995 plus a travel stipend up to $350, tent accommodations, and all food provided on the trail. Hands-on enrichment training begins as early as June 1st, 2024 and includes American Red Cross Lifeguard and Wilderness First Aid certifications and canoe/kayaking training, with work through approximately August 15th. Training is offered at no cost, and staff will be paid for their time while taking these trainings. Outdoor experience, an industrious work ethic, and a knack for working with people from a range of backgrounds is a must. Apply online or contact Melissa Garza for more information.

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Empower girls by guiding wilderness canoe trips from the Girl Scouts' Northern Lakes Canoe Base!

Enjoy a Boundary Waters Adventure with Girl Scouts Lakes & Pines!

Guides will be knee deep in the ins and outs of a youth tripping program from trail leadership, wilderness ethics, and equipment outfitting to song leading and teaching youth to make the best brownies in the world over a campfire. There is nothing like laughing in the staff house until 2am when you get off the trail and swap stories with the rest of the staff about the fun and adventures you had with your crew.

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The Experience Learning mission is to develop effective community members through beyond-the-classroom, outdoor learning opportunities for children and adults.

Do you believe in the power of wild places?

Nestled in the heart of Appalachia lies Experience Learning, a 400-acre high preserve located just below the base of the highest mountain in West Virginia — Spruce Knob. With minimal trail systems and a million acres of the Monongahela National Forest, Instructors will lead participants on adventures they never knew possible.

Experience Learning programs serve students in the 5th–12th grades, and include both residential and wilderness field courses based out of the Spruce Knob Mountain Center campus. Facilitating beyond the classroom wilderness learning programs, Outdoor Field Instructors help students gain the confidence, experience, and appreciation for our natural world through lessons and activities that include hiking, backpacking, camp craft, orienteering, caving, environmental education, rock climbing, canoeing, and survival skills. In addition, Instructors tailor courses to meet the thematic goals for each school served, leading students in discussions and initiatives around leadership, communication, environmental stewardship, teamwork, and creative problem solving. Instructors have the opportunity to work seasonally (spring, summer and/or fall) or for a full 7½ months (March 25th to November 1st, 2024).

Pay ranges from $65-$115/day DOE, shared housing, meals during programming, access to pro deals, 1 day of paid health leave/month, and opportunities for organizational advancement. Applicants must have a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent life experience with current WFA/CPR certification (WFR preferred). If you are a Jack or Jill-of-all-trades with a curiosity of our natural world, passionate about teaching and leading young people, and have a strong work ethic and keen judgment, fill out the online application or contact Katrina Weyland for more information.

2024 Instructor Job Openings!
Experience Learning is gearing up for a big year of programming! Now hiring Outdoor Field Instructors (full contract and seasonal work options available) and a Mountain Bike Summer Camp Instructor. An onsite WFA class is offered in the spring and late summer.

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Wilderness-based programs offer participants the opportunity to go beyond the classroom through a combination of cooperative living, hands-on science activities, self-sufficiency, and group learning.

Spruce Knob Mountain Center, with on-site dormitories, is the perfect venue for increasing environmental literacy and learning to read the landscape.Work in hand constructed yurts on the highest point in West Virginia! View a taste of the beyond-the-classroom learning experience.

Blending adventure and learning together in a rigorous and challenging environment, Experience Learning programs highlight physical, emotional and intellectual growth through outdoor learning and discovery. Field Instructors will find hard work is balanced with a tight community of adventurous, dedicated and conscientious professionals who work hard to make positive change in our world.

Frost Valley YMCA is a values-driven organization that fosters youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility through outdoor educational and recreational programs for all.

YMCA Job ListingLocated just 2½ hours north of New York City in the heart of the Catskill Mountains, Frost Valley YMCA is a camp, retreat destination, and environmental education center offering people of all ages and abilities enriching outdoor experiences, adventure, growth, and fun. Off-site summer teen adventure programs take campers on trips to beautiful and awe-inspiring places in the Northeast as they work together to explore, problem solve, and achieve common goals.

Adventure Trip Leaders along with a co-leader supervise and care for campers as they engage in service elements and/or backpack, climb, hike, kayak, canoe, whitewater raft and sail throughout natural spaces over a two-week period. Responsibilities include preparing food and gear logistics for each assigned trip, teaching backcountry cooking skills, fire building, campsite selection and maintenance, Leave No Trace seven principles, and fostering an environment where campers can gain confidence, leadership skills, conflict resolution skills, and other interpersonal skills.
Adventure Trip Logistics Coordinators assist in creating a successful pack-out, return and safety of all off-site overnight trips, mentor trip leaders, directly oversee the food and/or gear room, and keep the Trip Center in outstanding running condition.
Adventure Village Counselors oversee camper day-to-day needs and provide safe, fun entertainment and wholesome activities. Counselors run programming specifically for kids interested in adventure activities at camp and lead 3-5 day hiking, climbing, and canoeing trips closer to camp.

Summer camp 2024 runs from mid-June to mid-August. Compensation ranges from $475-$650/week plus room, board, and the opportunity to explore the Northeast. Adventure applicants must be at least 21 years of age, have a clean driving record, minimum WFR certification, and experience working with kids ages 10-17 in an outdoor setting, or a strong desire to gain experience in such an environment. View all current summer job openings and apply online.

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Frost Valley YMCA's adventure programs are all about character building, challenging yourself, making lasting friendships, and experiencing first hand the difference you can make.

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Are you looking for a fulfilling job where you can make a difference in the world? Whether on an adventure trip to beautiful and awe-inspiring places in New York or on a service learning trip, Frost Valley YMCA's adventure programs are all about character building, challenging yourself, making lasting friendships, and experiencing first hand the difference you can make.

Camp Burgess & Hayward adventure trips provide participants the opportunity the step outside their comfort zones, gain confidence, and make lifelong friendships in a caring and supportive environment.

YMCA Job ListingSpend a summer exploring beautiful Cape Cod and make a positive difference in the lives of teenagers! With a base camp location in Cape Cod (MA), Camp Burgess & Hayward offers a variety of one- and two-week adventure programs, where 12–17 year-olds have the opportunity to be challenged with engaging activities, make new friends, gain independence, and learn valuable life skills. Whether it’s learning to surf on Cape Cod or biking around Martha’s Vineyard, adventure, confidence, and leadership are at the core of each program.

Now seeking Adventure Trip Leaders to co-lead campers on 1-2 week excursions that focus on biking, surfing, cave exploration, and camping around Cape Cod and the Islands as well as to New Hampshire, Maine, Vermont, and Colorado. Trips also involve swimming, paddling, high ropes, outdoor cooking, whitewater rafting, rock climbing, and more! Responsibilities include effectively teaching outdoor and trip-specific skills to campers, creating a fun environment, fostering a positive group dynamic, facilitating debriefing of group activities to encourage learning and growth, driving passenger vans, and managing trip finances and logistics. Positions run from June 9th to August 16th, 2024. Compensation includes a $920/bi-weekly salary, two weeks of paid staff training, lodging in a large yurt or platform tent the entire summer, all meals while working, free access to laundry machines and Internet, and recreational equipment during time-off. Applicants must be at least 21 years old, have a clean driving record, and currently hold CPR/first-aid and Lifeguard certifications (WFA preferred). If you have experience and a passion for working teens in the outdoors and are safety-conscious, energetic, flexible, responsible, patient, fun and compassionate, email a cover letter and resume to Ben Martin.

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The Adventure Trip Leader position provides a great opportunity to develop leadership skills both personally and professionally and in a wide range of outdoor pursuits.

You will be working as part of a supportive, experienced, and fun-loving community—all while enjoying the beauty of summer on Cape Cod!

The Adventure Trip Leader position provides a great opportunity to develop leadership skills both personally and professionally and in a wide range of outdoor pursuits. You will be working as part of a supportive, experienced, and fun-loving community—all while enjoying the beauty of summer on Cape Cod!

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Year after year, YMCA Blue Ridge Assembly provides positive, life-changing experiences and quality programs and services through a well-trained, empowered staff.

YMCA Job ListingLive, work and play in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina this summer! With one of the largest and most comprehensive indoor and outdoor challenge course facilities in the country, YMCA Blue Ridge Assembly is a year-round conference and retreat center.

Adventure Program Leaders will facilitate a wide variety of activities that increase leadership and self-confidence among participants—from leading groups on both the high and low ropes challenge courses to teaching engaging outdoor activities such as environmental education, mountain biking, archery, crafts, and night hikes. Positions are available during the spring (February 19th-May 20th), summer (May 25th-August 9th), and fall (August 10th-November 30th), with the option of working multiple seasons based on performance. Schedules and weekly hours vary according to the conference programs calendar. Compensation includes $12/hour, meals, furnished room with private bath, ample common areas and fully equipped kitchen, all utilities, WiFi access, and discounted stays for family members. Staff trips to local area attractions (including the historic Biltmore Estate and downtown Asheville) occur regularly, and campfires, movies, game nights, pool parties and outdoor recreational trips are an essential part of the Blue Ridge staff experience! Outdoor enthusiasts who are inspired by fresh air, cool breezes, mountain landscapes and bountiful trails and streams right outside their back door will thrive here. Applicants should have previous outdoor programs experience, a high level of physical fitness and ability to work well at heights, and comfortable leading groups of various sizes and participants of all ages. To apply, fill out the online application or contact Bruno Vandorsee for more info.

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Under the leadership of Blue Ridge program professionals, Adventure Learning Programs use the problem-solving dynamics, physical activity and fun to create educational, motivational experiences with real impact.

Outdoor enthusiasts who are inspired by fresh air, cool breezes, mountain landscapes and bountiful trails and streams right outside their backdoor will enjoy life at Blue Ridge.

Through challenge course activities and guidance of skilled Adventure Program Leaders, Blue Ridge Assembly participants engage in high activity levels in a safe environment with an emphasis on fun and self-esteem, relationship building as well as community and group awareness.

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