Job Title: Fall Trip Leader

Company: Wilderness Adventures

Location: USA

Job Type: Seasonal

Join us as a Trip Leader this fall and make an impact with students through meaningful outdoor programs running in August and September.

Job Description

This is a seasonal position for the 2026 late summer-early fall season!
Wilderness Adventures is looking for Trip Leaders who are enthusiastic about working with students ages 10-20 in group settings. Leaders will guide groups of 8-13 students, with one or two co-leaders through exciting yet challenging adventure activities, as well as teach the curriculum designed for each of our programs. Trips take place in the Jackson Hole area as well as Northern California and Washington State.

While trips can be mentally and physically challenging for leaders and participants, our Trip Leaders bring FUN to each day!

Wilderness Adventures seeks leaders who will be a positive influence on the participants, an inspirational role model, devoted to supporting student growth and education throughout the trip and creating a fun and non-competitive environment in which the students can thrive. We look for people who excel in decision-making, adaptability, risk management, and have the ability to work effectively in a shared leadership position.

Read more into the specifics about what it means to be a Trip Leader here!

So, what do we look for in a candidate for this role?

A passion for working with youth
A passion for living outside for an extended period of time
A positive, can-do attitude
The ability and willingness to work through difficult situations. Including but not limited to: logistical complications, budget management, unexpected obstacles, interpersonal conflict with students, interpersonal conflict with co-leaders, etc.
Previous experience working with youth and in leadership positions
Experience giving, receiving, and facilitating feedback
Requirements
Minimum 21 years old
A valid U.S. Driver’s License
A clean driving record
A minimum of two professional references
A Wilderness First Responder (WFR) medical certification or higher certification that is valid through September 2026
A recent physical examination ensuring physical and mental health

Salary & Benefits
Experience-based pay scale not limited to time working at Wilderness Adventures. We will request you submit an Experience/Field Log with dates, ages, and activities of times you have led overnight trips in the past.
Bonus opportunities for leaders with additional certifications (i.e. WEMT, Lifeguard Certification, Teacher Certification, PADI)
Bonus opportunities for staff referrals
All program expenses are paid for while working for Wilderness Adventures (i.e. transportation, all accommodations, meals on trip as well as days off, all activity fees)
Access to a variety of pro-deals with outdoor brands like Outdoor Research, Orvis, Mountain Hardware, Crocs, Smith, and more!

Posted: 13/05/2026

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