Adventure Leader

City of Albuquerque | Parks and Recreation; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Albuquerque | Parks and Recreation is seeking an Adventure Leader to guide youth and community members through outdoor activities. You will deliver hands-on instruction in rock climbing, SUP, archery, knot tying, and more, while emphasizing safety and environmental stewardship.

The role involves engaging with schools, camps, events, and after-school programs, fostering confidence and healthy activity in diverse communities.

Qualifications

• The ideal candidate is someone who enjoys being active outdoors, working with youth,...

Responsibilities

• Lead outdoor activities such as rock climbing, rappelling, archery, and SUP.
• Supervise participants during field trips, camps, and events.
• Teach knot tying and climbing safety practices.
• Promote Leave No Trace principles and environmental stewardship.

Job description

Do you love working outdoors, connecting with students and community members, and sharing your passion for adventure? Join our Outdoor Recreation team as an Adventure Leader! Adventure Leaders help introduce youth and community members to outdoor recreation activities while building confidence, developing technical skills, and fostering a strong sense of environmental stewardship. Adventure leaders may assist with school programs, summer camps, community events, after-school programs, field trips, large-scale public events, and other outdoor recreation opportunities. This position provides hands-on instruction and supervision in a variety of outdoor activities, including but not limited to:

• Rock climbing and rappelling
• Knot tying and climbing safety
• Archery
• Stand-up paddleboarding (SUP)
• Caving
• Leave No Trace principles and outdoor ethics
• Environmental stewardship and responsible recreation

The ideal candidate is someone who enjoys being active outdoors, working with youth,...