Summer Camp Jobs in Anchorage, Alaska

Organization

Trailside Discovery Camp

Job Posted

November 5, 2024

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Remote

No

Contact Email

trailside@akcenter.org

Contact Phone

907-274-5437

Deadline to Apply

Location

Anchorage, AK
United States
Trailside Discovery Camp is an award winning 12-week summer camp for local Alaskans ages 5-14 that offers environmental education and high adventure day programs as well as overnight trips that take campers into Alaska’s wilderness. We have 4 locations in the Anchorage area. We are looking for enthusiastic & creative applicants who are passionate about the environment and outdoor education to join our team!

Summary

Are you looking to have fun & do good in the outdoors next summer? Join our team in Anchorage! We have a variety of roles for our 2025 season.

  • Instructors lead groups of campers in environmental education or high adventure topics. Instructors are responsible for running lessons, activities, and games for their campers while maintaining a safe and inclusive environment for all.
  • Assistant instructors support Instructors and help lead groups. This position is excellent for those looking to gain experience in childcare, environmental education, and/or high adventures with support from more experienced Instructors.
  • Specialist Instructors rotate through all groups of campers and are responsible for creating and implementing new lessons, activities, and games while maintaining a safe and inclusive environment for all. In addition, behavior specialists assist with managing camper behavior in a group setting.
  • Trip Guides lead groups of campers on 1 to 4 night trips focusing on a range of skills, including front-country camping, backpacking, kayaking, and fishing.
  • Program Managers are responsible for ensuring that all Instructors at their site are properly prepared to lead fun and educational activities.
  • Site Managers are responsible for maintaining a safe, fun environment for campers and staff at their site. They are the point of contact at their site for guest speakers, field trips, parents and camp staff from other locations.

To learn more about our positions and apply, please visit: https://trailside.bamboohr.com/careers

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out! You can email us (trailside@akcenter.org) or call us (907-274-5437). 

We are looking forward to connecting with you! 

Compensation Information

Compensation varies on the position you are applying for and your relevant experience & certifications. 

Instructor / Assistant Instructor: $16-$18/hour

Specialist Instructor: $17-$18/hour

Trip Guide: $18-$20 (In addition, while out on trips: 2 hours of overtime + $45/night stipend)

Program Manager: $20-$22/hour

Site Manager: $22-$25/hour