Job Opportunities
Adventures Cross-Country is seeking Trip Leaders. Spend the summer leading, teaching, and inspiring teenagers while traveling to some of the most beautiful destinations in the world!
Company Description
Adventures Cross Country (ARCC) is the leading provider of Adventure, Community Service, International Travel and Wilderness Travel programs for teenagers in the United States. ARCC programs are designed for teenagers (13-18 years old) who want a summer experience that combines trying new activities, exploring new areas, experiencing the independence of traveling with a small group, conquering new challenges, and meeting students from all over the world.
Job Description
ARCC is looking for Trip Leaders who are enthusiastic about working with students ages 13 -18, and who have strong experience working with groups. ARCC leaders focus on fostering constructive group dynamics, facilitating games, activities and initiatives, overseeing outfitted activities, and ensuring that each person in the group is able to safely achieve goals consistent with his or her abilities. Trip Leaders also provide natural and cultural history education relevant to their location as well as teach the curriculum designed for each of our trip types: Leadership, Language, Blue Water, Community Service and Discovery. Leaders will guide groups of up to eighteen students, with a co-leader, through rigorous adventure programs. The trips are both mentally and physically challenging for leaders and participants, with adventures ranging from fourteen to thirty-seven days in duration (twenty-four hours a day).
ARCC seeks leaders who will be a positive influence on the participants, supporting them throughout the trip and creating a fun, safe, and supportive environment in which they can thrive. Our leaders and students participate in backpacking, sailing, rock climbing, ice climbing, mountain biking, rafting, SCUBA diving, surfing, snorkeling, sea kayaking, international service projects, cultural exchanges, and language programs. Experience in these areas is helpful, but not required. Other leader responsibilities may include travel logistics, keeping a daily trip log, communicating with office staff about the status of the trip, and making crucial decisions along the way that may affect the outcome of the trip.
Requirements
- Minimum 21 years of age.
- Current certification in Wilderness First Responder (WFR), EMT, or WEMT by June 2010 (We offer a WFR course for those not already certified - call for details).
- Excellent health and physical condition.
- Current driver’s license and clean driving record.
- Available for employment June 14, 2010 through late July to mid August.
Salary and Benefits
ARCC leaders are contracted to lead one or two trips, ranging from three to six weeks each. All leaders are required to participate in our Staff Training which starts the morning of June 14th. The first-year leader salary ranges from $1000 - $1,600 depending on the length and number of trips you lead. All living and travel expenses will be paid for while working for ARCC. In addition, we offer great pro-deals on outdoor equipment from many well-known manufacturers.
Available Positions
How to Apply
The ARCC hiring period runs from October until late April, so please send in your application today. There is no official application closing date, but the earlier you send it in, the better your chances are of being hired!
To apply, please download the application [PDF] and mail or email the application, along with a resume and cover letter to:
Adventures Cross-Country
Trip Leader Application
242 Redwood Highway
Mill Valley, CA 94941
Email:
Phone: 800-767-2722
Fax: 415-332-2130