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Adventure Treks

  • 1826 Pinnacle Mountain Road, Zirconia, NC
  • https://www.adventuretreks.com
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Summer field instructor

At Adventure Treks, you are an integral part of our community and will make lasting impressions on your students and lifelong friends with your fellow instructors. In our 33 years of providing unforgettable adventures and empowering youth, Adventure Treks has earned a reputation as one of the most professional organizations in the outdoor adventure field, and that is due to our dedicated instructors. Why work with Adventure Treks? Meet the faces of Adventure Treks and take a glimpse into Instructor Orientation. Our 60% instructor retention rate is in part due to our competitive salary, benefits, and opportunities to work our summer and fall programs.

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min experience

salary range

$1.9 - $2 / month

Additional Job Details

International Applicants Allowed?
Yes
Work Visa Sponsoring Available
No

Job Overview

Our trips have a maximum group size of 20–24 students with 5–6 instructors. However, groups may be smaller than that (though we will always maintain a 4:1 ratio or better of student to instructor). For international trips, group size is generally 2 instructors, 1–2 in-country guides, and a maximum of 12 students. The outdoor skills that instructors teach include backpacking, rock climbing, mountaineering, mountain biking, canoeing, cooking, orienteering, Leave No Trace concepts, and general environmental education. Other specialized skills like whitewater rafting and kayaking will be taught in conjunction with outfitters.

On each program, the instructor team works closely together to coordinate all aspects of the trip, including instruction in all outdoor activities, risk management, driving 15-passenger vans and towing U-Haul trailers (North America trips only), managing group dynamics, planning menus, purchasing food, laundry, coordinating with outfitters, turning in blog and photo updates, maintaining equipment, and handling medical issues. Instructors receive additional ongoing support from the director team.


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