POSITION TITLE Summer Adventure Camp Trip Leader (Alpenguide)
REPORTS TO Alpengirl Camp Directors
TO APPLY If you meet our qualifications (see below), complete our online application via Campminder and submit your resume to [email protected]. We encourage applications to be submitted early — anytime before January 2024 for best opportunities. Interviews begin in November each year for the following summer.
EMPLOYMENT DATES A full summer season is from June 9, 2024 through August 11, 2024 (this includes a 9-day staff training in Montana). Strong preference will be given to guides able to commit to the full summer season, though limited considerations may be made for partial summer commitments.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION There’s more to adventure camp leadership than hiking and playing games. The job of an Alpenguide is all-encompassing and integral to the Alpengirl experience. The person that excels at this job has a balanced combination of hard and soft skills, and employs both appropriately to benefit the campers in their care. Alpenguides are responsible, trustworthy, positive role models that are committed to FUN! An Alpenguide team consists of 2-3 Alpenguides who lead groups of 10-13 campers for 8-14 days, with support from Camp Directors and regional support staff. Alpenguides will…
QUALIFICATIONS
Additional desirable qualifications:
COMPENSATION
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Applicants must be physically able to perform the following:
Applicants must possess the following mental and emotional requirements:
Applicants must be tolerant of the following environmental exposures:
HIRING PROCESS
Upon receipt of a resume and completed application, we will:
STAFF TRAINING
Alpenguides will attend a 9-day staff training in Bozeman, MT, prior to the beginning of the camp season. This on-site, experiential training includes camping, backpacking, camp cooking, skills demonstrations, yoga practice, practical scenarios in first aid, and risk management, and a review of camper files, permits, maps, menus, and detailed itineraries. Alpengirl staff training mixes work with fun — highlights include events such as the staff talent show and campfire, a hot springs excursion, canoeing or backpacking, staff care packages, and more! Alpenguides will receive reading and study materials prior to staff training and are expected to be familiar with these materials prior to arrival in Montana for training.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Alpengirl provides equal camp opportunities to all and does not discriminate regarding its employees or campers on the basis of race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, age, or disability.
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