Summer Camp Trip Leaders (Backpack + Kayak)

TO APPLY: Visit our website at www.wayaoutdoorschool.com/jobs

Lead Adventure Camp Instructors are responsible for supervising and leading campers on 4-day, 3-night backpacking and kayaking trips as well as shorter car camping trips for younger kids.  As part of pre-camp training, Instructors are given a week of intensive overnight sea kayaking and backpacking training.  Instructors provide kayak/backpacking instruction, manage risk, teach lessons, run activities, organize games, and monitor the health and safety of their group of 10 campers.

Our program is centered around a science-based curriculum, in combination with Indigenous practices and arts, outdoor adventure, and environmental stewardship, and provide an environment that fosters a sense of wonder for Wa-Ya campers.  

Wa-Ya runs a 10-week summer camp program with Day Camp offerings for ages 6-13 and Adventure Camp trips for ages 12-17.  Camp Wa-Ya staff and campers spend most of their day outdoors, engaged in regular activity.  Our programs include hiking, kayaking, and outdoor skills, and Instructors should be prepared to work outside in any weather.  All Wa-Ya staff engage in a culturally integrated environment, where Wa-Ya’s values of respect, diversity, equity, and inclusion are practiced.  

For a detailed job description and to apply, visit our website at www.wayaoutdoorschool.com/jobs