Adventure Guide

Adventures Without Limits (AWL) is a small non-profit with a big mission! Our team is passionate about providing opportunity and adventure to all people, regardless of ability level, socioeconomic status, gender, ethnicity, or age. AWL adventures are inclusive, adaptive, and community oriented! Our programs aim to inspire personal growth, instill confidence, develop peer relationships, and enhance awareness of the natural environment through whitewater rafting, flatwater kayaking, canoeing, paddleboarding, backpacking, climbing, and camping trips. 

For a full job description and to check out our pre-application guide, visit our website: awloutdoors.org/jobs

JOB DESCRIPTION

Adventure Guides are responsible for delivery of safe, instructional outdoor recreation trips to a range of diverse participants including but not limited to: individuals with disabilities, at-risk youth, school groups, seniors, corporate groups, and more. We uphold a culture of inclusivity, mutual support, growth, and learning. Guides will be expected to teach necessary skills and facilitate meaningful outdoor adventures while managing risk and social group dynamics for every trip.

As part of this application process, we will fill several positions for summer guides. Depending on experience and availability, applicants may serve as a Seasonal Guide or Part-time Guide. As such, duties, responsibilities and pay will vary depending on your role. Seasonal guides tend to work “full time” hours for the season they are hired for. Part-time Guides tend to work “part-time” hours. Hours for both Seasonal and Part-time guides depend on the individual guide’s interest, experience, and availability, as well as the needs of the organization. Guides should expect to work 8-12 hour days which includes packing, unpacking and driving to the trip location which is typically 1-2 hours from the warehouse.

IN THIS ROLE, YOU WILL:

• Work as a team to provide fun, safe, educational outdoor recreational trips in length from 1-3 days
• Lead and instruct some or all of the following activities: flatwater kayaking, whitewater rafting, canoeing, paddle boarding, climbing, hiking, camping
• Work with participants experiencing a range of disabilities and think critically to meet their needs by leveraging adaptive equipment, behavioral support, or other creative solutions
• Lead youth programs, including summer camps and/or after school programs
• Provide educational lessons on topics such as natural history, ecology, geography and other related topics,
• Maintain knowledge of, demonstrate, and practice Leave No Trace principles
• Load, unload, manage, and care for equipment and gear 
• Transport equipment and passengers to and from activity locations in a 15-passenger van with trailer 
• Manage risk and respond to emergencies when necessary
• Work 8-12 hour days in a variety of outdoor settings under a range of weather conditions

• Be an ambassador for Adventures Without Limits and uphold and model the community values of the organization

For a full job description and to check out our pre-application guide, visit our website: awloutdoors.org/jobs

To apply: send a copy of your resume, cover letter, references, and a relevant trip log to info@awloutdoors.org with the subject line "Adventure Guide Application."