Adventure Guide

About the role

Arc Experience’s Outdoor Adventure division is seeking enthusiastic Outdoor Adventure Guides to inspire and empower youth through nature‑based activities. Guides lead team‑building challenges, obstacle courses, and off‑site adventures such as kayaking and biking, helping students build confidence, develop social‑emotional skills, and discover their potential while enjoying the outdoors.

Responsibilities

• Lead team‑building challenges, obstacle courses, and off‑site adventures (e.g., kayaking, biking, hiking, rock climbing).
• Oversee groups of up to 20 students, ensuring safety and positive behavior management.
• Assist with event preparation, post‑event cleanup, and inventory management.
• Complete required administrative paperwork for each outing.
• Participate in occasional refresher training and vehicle operation training (including towing a climbing wall).
• Share ideas for program and logistics improvements.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience working with K‑12 students.
• Understanding of outdoor education or leadership development programs.
• Experience in adventure activities (highly preferred).
• Ability to personally participate in hiking, biking, kayaking, rock climbing, and team‑building activities.
• Strong leadership and behavior‑management skills.
• Encouraging and patient approach when working with youth.
• High school diploma or GED required; Bachelor’s degree highly preferred.
• College transcripts showing 48+ credit units completed OR successful completion of an academic proficiency exam.
• English‑Spanish bilingual speaker highly preferred.

Requirements

• Create and maintain a physically and mentally safe environment for students.
• Laser‑focused on participant safety; certified in first aid, CPR, and basic wilderness safety (or willing to complete training).
• Valid California driver’s license required (Commercial Driver’s License a plus); ability to drive vehicles with and without student passengers per Arc’s requirements.
• Will be trained to operate a vehicle towing a climbing wall.
• Provide proof of a negative TB test and pass a Live Scan background check.
• Complete CPR and first aid training or provide certification proof within 12 months.
• Familiarity with Leave No Trace (LNT) principles is preferred.
• Availability to work both weekdays and weekends.

Pay

Compensation: $20.00 – $24.00 per hour, based on experience and skills (part‑time, non‑exempt). If the school requires a COVID‑19 vaccination, documentation of full vaccination must be provided.

Benefits

• Earned paid sick leave.
• All equipment provided for events and activities.
• Company‑sponsored certification assistance for long‑term guides.
• Arc‑branded outdoor wear.
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.