Adventure Guide

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience working with K-12 students.
• Understanding of outdoor education or leadership development programs.
• Experience in adventure activities is highly preferred. Our most common programs include:
• Hiking
• Biking
• Kayaking
• Rock climbing
• Team-building activities
• Ability to personally participate in outdoor activities.
• Strong leadership and behavior management skills, overseeing up to 20 students.
• Encouraging and patient approach when working with youth.

Safety & Compliance Requirements

• Create and maintain a physically and mentally safe environment for students, fostering personal growth, confidence, self-reliance, and leadership.
• Laser-focused on participant safety and certified in first aid, CPR, and basic wilderness safety (or willing to complete training).
• Ability to drive vehicles (with and without student passengers) per Arc’s requirements. You will be trained to operate a vehicle towing a climbing wall and must participate in occasional refresher training.
• College transcripts that show you have 48+ college credit units completed OR you take and pass an academic proficiency exam.
• To get a TB test (and provide proof that it is negative) and pass a Live Scan background check.
• You will be required to take CPR and first aid training or provide proof that you have been certified within 12 months.
• English - Spanish bilingual speaker highly preferred.
• Valid California driver’s license required (Commercial Driver’s License a plus!)

Additional Expectations

• Available to work both weekdays and weekends.
• Some administrative paperwork is required for each outing.
• Willingness to assist with event prep, post-event tasks, cleanup, and inventory.
• Familiarity with Leave No Trace (LNT) principles is preferred.
• Open to sharing ideas for improving programs and logistics.
• Bilingual English-Spanish speakers will have a competitive edge!
• High school diploma or GED required (Bachelor’s degree highly preferred).

Pay Rate & Benefits

• Position Type: Part-time, non-exempt
• Reports To: Director of Outdoor Education Operations
• Compensation: $20.00 – $24.00 per hour (based on experience & skills)

Ability to Commute/Relocate

• Reliably commute before starting work (Required)

Perks of Being an Arc Outdoor Adventure Guide

• 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 & professional development opportunities