Overview
Want to change young people’s lives? Want to be part of one of the best student and staff communities in the industry? Adventure Treks offers multi-week outdoor adventure travel programs that help teens build life skills for future success—all while making life-long friends, exploring the most stunning landscapes, and having incredible amounts of fun along the way.
Being a Field Instructor at Adventure Treks is a unique and incredible opportunity—seeing students immersed in nature, fostering a community, and building their confidence and leadership on the trail! Instructors are deeply familiar with the demands of operating on the sun’s clock and sleeping in a tent for weeks at a time with peers and students relying 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! Great care is put into our student AND staff communities, and Adventure Treks is proud to be home to one of the strongest Instructor communities in the industry.
Qualifications:
At least 21 years old
College graduate strongly preferred
Wilderness first responder & CPR certifications
Several years experience working with young people
Several years experience in outdoor education & leading wilderness programs
Genuine interest in students’ personal growth
Proficiency in multiple outdoor skills
Expertise in Leave No Trace principles
Maintain a clean driving record with no major infractions
Ability to maintain high energy & a positive attitude with little to no time off
Preferred Skills:
For International Programs – valid passport, experience leading multi-day international student programs and/or extensive personal international travel experience required
Conversational Spanish language skills strongly preferred for Peru
About Adventure Treks
Adventure Treks operates 13 to 30-day wilderness-based programs for teenagers in British Columbia, Alaska, California, Oregon, Washington, Colorado, Wyoming, North Carolina, Scotland, Norway, and Peru. Our instructors lead activities like backpacking, rock climbing, mountain biking, canoeing, sea kayaking, whitewater rafting, and ice climbing. On each adventure, the four- to six-person instructor team works together to coordinate all aspects of the trip like managing group dynamics, planning logistics, teaching outdoor skills, maintaining equipment, and handling medical issues.
Please check out our video Why Work for Adventure Treks here:
https://vimeo.com/315681356
