Natural Leaders Looking for Field Instructor at Alexandria, Virginia and Centreville, Virginia Full Time

Spend the summer outside in nature with us!  

We are seeking a great guide to help youth have outdoor adventures, develop character and wilderness survival skills, and grow into leaders. 

Each week (M-F) you will be leading a new group of up to 9 kids (usually 8 – 11 years old) on daily adventures from 9 am – 4 pm at one of our local parks.  

Each day’s activities will include: a group game or two, some hiking, play in the creek, some journaling, and wilderness survival skill-building time.

You should feel excited to be out in nature, in all summer weather, and comfortable allowing kids a sense of freedom in nature, while also setting appropriate boundaries to maintain a culture of respect and to prevent injuries.  

Join us for paid training starting on June 10th, and our season ends Aug 23rd.  We may be able to offer you some weeks off too, if desired.  We have a simple, authentic culture. 

Desirable qualifications:

• Experience with primitive skills, tracking, wilderness awareness, and wilderness survival programs
• Experience as a lifeguard, or facilitating adventure sports like whitewater/river, rock-climbing, mountaineering, mountain biking, backpacking.
• Have a passion for sharing nature with children.
• Appreciate the importance of character development and personal growth, for yourself and your students.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Humble, curious, open, and excited to learn and grow.
• Good energy levels, physical fitness, athletic background.
• First Aid certification is good; WFA better, WFR+ ideal.
• Studied at the Tracker School, WAS, BOSS, Outward Bound, NOLS, or similar program.
• Background with Waldorf Education, Montessori, Acton, Scouting, experiential outdoor education, or other teaching experience.

Join us to lead adventures and personal growth for students in the woods!