Hiking Jobs in the United States and Canada

Beaver Summer Programs

Located: Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts

Position Available: Outdoor Explorations Director

Salary Range: $700-$800/week based on experience

Type: Coed day Camp

Contact: nsaltonstall@bcdschool.org

Website: www.beavercds.org/summer.html

Oversee and manage all aspects of Outdoor Explorations programs serving 7-15 yr. olds
Train, support, supervise, evaluate, and lead a staff of 8 adults
Develop and plan all day and overnight trips for all programs
Manage budget, transportation, food, equipment, and parent communication

Longacre Leadership

Located: Newport, Pennsylvania

Position Available: Summer Staff

Salary Range: $1,800 to $2,000

Type: Residential coed summer camp

Contact: connect@longacre.com

Website: www.longacre.com

Seeking instructors: rock climbing, caving, rafting, back packing, biking
Be part of a close-knit community as a mentor to 72 12-18 year olds
Live on a 200 acre organic farm. Must be 21. Room/board included.
Strong interpersonal skills and a sense of humor

Camp Hidden Meadows

Located: Bartow, West Virginia

Position Available: Adventure Counselor

Salary Range: $1,500+

Type: Residential coed summer camp

Contact: info@camphiddenmeadows.com

Website: www.camphiddenmeadows.com

Live, work and play with campers ages 10-16. Instruct adventure activities.
Activities include caving, whitewater rafting, climbing, rappelling, mountain biking, canoeing, high ropes course, horseback, sailing, mountain boarding, fly-fishing, backpacking, nature center.
Super fun summer, room, board, and time off in the wild and wonderful West Virginia.

Camp Winnebago

Located: Fayette, Maine

Position Available: Trip Leader

Salary Range: $250/week plus room and board

Type: Residential boys' summer camp

Contact: unkandycw@aol.com

Website: www.campwinnebago.com

Spend two months on a beautiful Lake in Maine. Be part of an international, dynamic and committed staff of 60. Hone your leadership, problem solving, and communications skills while being an active participant in a vibrant and caring community.
Qualifications: * Be at least 19 years of age * Ability to work with Boys ages 8 to 15 * Good communication skills * Leadership ability * Flexibility * Willingness to have fun
Academic and internship credit available

The Mountain Workshop

Located: Danbury, Connecticut

Position Available: Outdoor Educator

Salary Range: Competitive Per Diem

Type: Coed Camp with Residential & Day Camp Sessions

Contact: info@mountainworkshop.com

Website: www.mountainworkshop.com

Working with kids, kayaking, hiking, canoeing, rafting, caving, climbing.
Industry Pro-deals.

YMCA Camp of Maine

Located: Winthrop, Maine

Position Available: Cabin Counselor/Activity Specialist (Trip Leaders)

Salary Range: $1575-3150, based on exp., certification and age

Type: Residential coed summer camp

Contact: info@maineycamp.org

Website: www.maineycamp.org

We are looking for cabin leaders who enjoy working with children ages 8-15 in a residential camp setting. Candidates should be caring, enthusiastic and willing to become role models to campers. Cabin leaders will be responsible to lead, supervise and reside with 6-8 campers in a cabin.
Staff are also responsible in teaching activities such as arts n' crafts, pottery, hiking, outdoor life skills, swimming, sailing, kayaking, canoeing, challenge/ropes course, tennis, archery, basketball, volleyball and soccer.
Looking for trip leaders for our Teen Adventure Camp, which offers adventurous trips throughout Maine. The Teen Adventure Camp Program provides a blend of on-site programming and camping with exciting day trips. Candidates should have trip leading experience and certified in first aid, CPR and lifeguarding.
All positions include room and board, staff training, one day off a week and the great opportunity to work and have fun on Lake Cobbosseecontee.

Shenandoah Summer Camp

Located: Luray, Virginia

Position Available: INTERNSHIP - Outdoor & Adventure Ed. Instructor

Salary Range: Dependent on Experience.

Type: Coed Residential Adventure Camp

Contact: sheridan@mountaincampus.org

Website: www.mountaincampus.org

Our Internship position is designed to provide students an opportunity to apply and explore knowledge, skills and attitudes developed during their academic experience. We serve youth ages 6-18; generally 25-60 students at a time. Our programs have heavy emphasis on adventure, teambuilding, and hands on social studies curriculum.
Responsibilities: Interns work closely with the camp Directors and staff to run a wide range of adventure, environmental, and experiential education activities. We are a small camp and our staff make up a community where everyone pitches in!
Qualifications: Be at least 18 years of age. Responsible, dependable, and mature. Interest in working outside with youth in a demanding work environment. Positive attitude, willingness to learn, good judgment, and initiative are required.
Please send a letter of interest, resume, transcripts (unofficial copies are acceptable) and 1 reference or character letter to: Morgan Tebeau, Sheridan Mountain Campus, 618 Tatum Trail, Luray, VA 22835 or via email.

Shenandoah Summer Camp

Located: Luray, Virginia

Position Available: Outdoor Education/Adventure Ed. Instructor

Salary Range: Starting at $1200/mo

Type: Coed Residential Adventure Camp

Contact: sheridan@mountaincampus.org

Website: www.mountaincampus.org

The Sheridan School Mountain Campus serves private and public schools from all over the DC/MD/VA area. We serve youth ages 6-18. We're a small personal operation serving 25 to 60 students at a time, with a heavy emphasis on adventure, teambuilding and hands on social studies programming.
Instructors are responsible for running a wide range of adventure, environmental, and experiential activities. Average work week runs fairly non-stop from Monday mid-morning to Friday early-afternoon, including a couple evening programs. Usually one weekend a month. May & September being incredibly busy.
Must be 21 years of age or older. Previous experience working with youth and outdoor/adventure ed. experience. Solid judgment. CPR and First Aid or WFA (WFR strongly preferred). Degree in related field. Be of quality character and clean background. Able to work within a close community of instructors.
Additional compensation based on experience; Eligible for a 3 season contract, Health/Dental Benefits, WFR certification course FREE after 1 season. Send cover letter, resume, and 3 references to contact to: Morgan Tebeau, Sheridan Mountain Campus, 618 Tatum Trail, Luray VA 22835, or send them via email.

Roaring Brook Camp for Boys

Located: Bradford, Vermont

Position Available: Outdoor Skills Instructors

Salary Range: $2,500-$3,000

Type: Residential boys' summer camp

Contact: rainest@sover.net

Website: www.roaringbrookcamp.com

Male 21+- Rock Climb- lead 5:8+/own rack; Rifle-ex-military/ROTC pref.; Kayak- LGT pref.; Swim/Canoe- LGT req.; Crafts-Wood/Blacksmith- we will train; Fish/Fly-Tying
All staff live with campers; teach basic outdoor skills such as outdoor cooking, map and compass and camping techniques; teach in specialty field; lead backpacking trips and assist with canoe trip.
A true outdoor adventure for campers and staff, no hype, just a real wilderness setting. An experience for men who enjoy taking personal challenges and getting physically fit.
North Americans owning a car highly valued; must have own med. insurance. Unable to accommodate vegetarians.

Kamp Kohut

Located: Oxford, Maine

Position Available: Activity Specialist

Salary Range: From $1700+Travel+Bonuses

Type: Residential coed summer camp

Contact: jenny@kampkohut.com

Website: www.kampkohut.com

Are you passionate about working with children? Would you like to share your interest, enthusiasm, and experience for a specific activity with kids? We are looking for dynamic, energetic individuals who would like to make a difference in the lives of children.
We offer a very camp-competitive salary, plus travel allowance (up to $500), plus generous bonuses for certifications and experience. Room and board is all included.
We need instructors in archery, waterski, tennis, kayaking, sailing, windsurfing, swimming, backpacking, climbing, radio, crew, drama, pottery, lacrosse, web design and other activities from our watersports , media, landsports, arts, and adventure programs.
Visit our website to find out more, or contact our super staff coordinator Jenny!

Lochearn Camp for Girls

Located: On Lake Fairlee, Post Mills, Vermont

Position Available: Counselor/Instructor

Salary Range: $2100-2500

Type: Residential girls' summer camp

Contact: info@lochearncamp.com

Website: www.lochearncamp.com

Live in a cabin of 4-8 girls, become their friend and mentor and help assure that each girl's adjustment to camp is successful and that the group works together with respect and consideration.
Teach one or more activities from our selection of over 35 activities in the arts, land sports, water sports, English riding, outdoor adventure, leadership training.
Benefits: extensive training in coaching, counseling, and character education; earn academic credit for your experience; daily transportation provided into town for staff days off.
Requirements: substance free community; must have strong activity skills and related certifications in activities you will be teaching; must be at least l8 years old, outgoing, positive, well-adjusted, and be able to work well as a team-player!

Cheerio Adventures

Located: Mouth of Wilson, VA and Roaring Gap, North Carolina

Position Available: Trip Leader

Salary Range: $220--235/week

Type: Wilderness adventure program

Contact: info@cheerioadventures.com

Website: www.cheerioadventures.com

Co-lead small groups of participants ages 10-16 on overnight wilderness adventure programs, including climbing, rafting, canoeing, caving, and backpacking.
Christian based program takes place in VA, NC, TN, WV, and PA.
Room/ board, laundry, obtainable certifications, use of camp equipment.

Adirondack Camp

Located: Lake George, New York

Position Available: Wilderness Adventure Leaders

Salary Range: Starting at $2100

Type: Residential coed summer camp

Contact: brooke@adirondackcamp.com

Website: www.adirondackcamp.com

Coed, campers ages 7-16 seek trip leaders in pristine, upstate NY waterfront paradise.
Trip staff must be at least 21 years old, with an irrepressible sense of both fun and responsibility.
Trip staff lead a variety of off-site programs for all ages and skill levels. Trips range from canoe paddles to major hiking trips in the Adirondack Park.

Camp Nashoba North

Located: Raymond, Maine

Position Available: Trips Leader

Salary Range: $1,800 - $2,300

Type: Coed Camp with Residential and Day Sessions

Contact: nashobafun@gmail.com

Website: www.campnashoba.com

Camp Nashoba North is in search of qualified trip leaders who love the outdoors and enjoy working with kids. Our trips range in difficulty and we do both day and overnight trips.
The proximity of the White Mountains allows us to run trips there daily. Enjoy breathtaking views of Waterfalls, revines, mountains peaks.
Spend 9 wonderful weeks making money to have fun with kids. Make lifelong friendships with diverse and interesting staff from around the world.

Burgundy Center for Wildlife Studies

Located: Capon Bridge, West Virginia

Position Available: Counselor/teacher

Salary Range: $1450 / 10 weeks

Type: Residential coed summer camp

Contact: bcws2@earthlink.net

Website: www.burgundycenter.org

Design and teach workshops, lead hikes, and assist in miscellaneous duties. Small groups, high staff:camper ratio. Campers aged 8-10 (one-week session), 11-15 (two-week sessions)
Friendly, energetic community, non-competitive attitude. BCWS has a high staff return rate.
Beautiful remote mountain sanctuary in the WV Appalachians. Healthy ecology supports diversity of wildlife.

Williwaw Adventures

Located: New England & The Pacific Northwest

Position Available: Instructor

Salary Range: $280-$600/week

Type: Wilderness Adventure - United States

Contact: info@williwawadventures.com

Website: www.williwawadventures.com

Lead coed wilderness travel programs for teenagers in New England and Pacific Northwest
Qualifications include experience with backcountry travel and working with young people.

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