Alaska High-Adventure Instructor & Trips Leader

The Alaska Center Education Fund: Trailside Discovery Camp; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Trailside Discovery Camp in Alaska seeks an enthusiastic High Adventure & Trips Instructor to lead outdoor recreation and environmental education for youth aged 8 to 14. You will guide trips, teach paddling and trekking skills, and foster leadership and resilience in Alaska’s wilderness.

The role includes coordinating overnight trips, supporting environmental education, and working closely with camp leadership and program managers to deliver engaging, safe experiences throughout the summer

Qualifications

• Must be 18+ with experience engaging youth in outdoor settings.
• Strong leadership and teamwork abilities.
• Excellent communication and risk management skills.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying Alaska conditions.

Responsibilities

• Lead safe high adventure activities for ages 8–14.
• Teach kayaking, canoeing, hiking, and camp crafts.
• Develop lesson plans supporting environmental education.
• Supervise campers and enforce safety procedures.
• Coordinate overnight and multi-day trips as needed.
• Support program planning and logistics.

Skills

Leadership

Risk management

Communication

Teamwork

Outdoor instruction

Job description

Trailside Discovery Camp in Alaska seeks an enthusiastic High Adventure & Trips Instructor to lead outdoor recreation and environmental education for youth aged 8 to 14. You will guide trips, teach paddling and trekking skills, and foster leadership and resilience in Alaska’s wilderness.

The role includes coordinating overnight trips, supporting environmental education, and working closely with camp leadership and program managers to deliver engaging, safe experiences throughout the summer