Summer 2023 Outdoor Field Instructor

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. 

Adventure Treks operates 13- to 30-day and semester-long wilderness-based programs in British Columbia, Alaska, California, Oregon, Washington, Colorado, Wyoming, and North Carolina for teens aged 13-20. 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 coordinate all aspects of the trip like managing group dynamics, teaching outdoor skills, maintaining equipment, and handling medical issues. 

Qualifications

All applicants must be 21, have a valid WFR & CPR certification, 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, 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 Certification for returning instructors.

Focus on year-round personal and professional growth which include career resource webinars and reimbursements towards professional development

An opportunity to work both Adventure Treks summer and fall programs and gap semesters, with a focus on career growth and professional development through the progression of instructor, trip leader, regional director, and gap semester faculty

How to apply:

Adventure Treks is now accepting applications for summer 2023! Email your resume and brief introduction to Jordan Carr, staffing director at employment@adventuretreks.com. We encourage candidates to submit their resumes and applications promptly.