Guide Trip Leader
Rite of Passage Journeys
Lake Forest Park, Washington
Positions are available for guiding 1-3-week long backpacking expeditions with teens and/or younger kids in Olympic National Park, WA. Rite of Passage Journeys programs integrate wilderness mentoring, ritual & ceremony, council practice, intentional solitude, play, exploration, and more to craft meaningful and transformative outdoor experiences that honor life transitions. You will collaborate with a co-guide and an apprentice guide to lead groups of up to 9 youth. Apprentice positions are also available for those new to wilderness guiding and/or rites of passage.
While we understand not every applicant will meet all criteria, the ideal candidate will possess:
- At least 2 years of experience facilitating outdoor programs with youth and/or conducting rite of passage work, wilderness therapy, teaching, or professional mentorship.
- Proficiency in facilitating ceremony, ritual, and council (sharing circles).
- Demonstrated understanding of and ability to teach backcountry skills such as backpacking gear, cooking, tarp shelters, fire crafting, knots, and naturalist skills.
- Ability to uphold morale, cultivate a sense of belonging within a group, and adeptly facilitate conflict resolution among participants and guide teams when necessary.
- Possession of a Wilderness First Responder (WFR). Wilderness First Aid (WFA) may be acceptable depending
on the trip. - Understanding of risk management, experience navigating challenging environments, and responding to physical or emotional emergencies in the field.
- Capability to deliver safe, transformational, and engaging experiences for participants with diverse identities and perspectives.
- Resilience, dedication, stamina, and self-awareness necessary for leading youth on the trail.
We are hiring for these 2024 program dates:
Call to Adventure I (7 day) 6/27-7/3
Mountain Quest Young Women (3wk) 7/9-7/29
Queer Kinnection (8 day) 7/10-7/11
More information on our website:
https://www.riteofpassagejourneys.org/youth-programs
Apply here: www.riteofpassagejourneys.org/get-involved
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Category | Outdoor Recreation |
Tags | Naturalist |