Alpenguide: Backcountry Adventure Leader

Alpengirl Camp; Bozeman (MT); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Alpengirl Camp seeks an Alpenguide to lead 6–14 day backcountry trips from Bozeman, MT this summer. You’ll blend outdoor guiding with camp counseling, teaching backpacking, Leave No Trace, and safety leadership for groups of 10–12 teens.

You'll live outdoors in tents, train with the team in Bozeman, and handle logistics, meals, and risk management while fostering a positive, inclusive camper culture and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Minimum 21 years old.
• At least one year of college completed; college graduates preferred.
• WFA certification with Epinephrine Auto-injector certification. WFR certification preferred.
• Adult CPR/AED certification.
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.
• Ability to pass a criminal background check.
• Previous experience leading overnight trips in the outdoors.
• Previous experience working with youth in outdoor education, camp, mentoring, teaching, coaching, or other leadership settings.
• Ability to manage the demands of a physically active summer with limited personal time and time off.
• A positive, adaptable, team-oriented attitude and a commitment to making camp FUN!

Responsibilities

• Lead outdoor adventures: Guide multi-day backpacking trips, horse packing adventures, sea kayaking, rafting, and other outdoor activities as assigned. All technical activities are led in conjunction with outside outfitters.
• Be a camp counselor: Build relationships with campers, encourage participation, support homesick or struggling campers, and create a positive, inclusive group culture.
• Teach outdoor skills: Introduce campers to camping, backpacking, outdoor living, and Leave No Trace ethics.
• Prioritize safety: Maintain awareness of environmental and human risks, make sound decisions, respond to changing conditions, and provide wilderness medical care.
• Manage group dynamics: Help campers navigate interpersonal challenges, work through discomfort, and contribute to the group.
• Handle daily logistics: Plan menus, purchase food, prepare meals on outdoor stoves, organize equipment, and manage trip routines.
• Drive and transport participants: Safely operate 15-passenger vans and trailers.
• Communicate effectively: Coordinate with parents, activity outfitters, co-guides, and Alpengirl Leadership.
• Complete administrative responsibilities: Maintain records, submit reports and evaluations, track expenses, and complete other required documentation.
• Take care of the team: Share chores, support your co-guides, communicate proactively, accept feedback, and pitch in wherever needed.

Skills

Outdoor leadership

Camp counseling

Risk management

Teamwork

Education

Wilderness First Aid (WFA)

Wilderness First Responder (WFR) certification preferred

CPR/AED certification

Driver's license

Job description

Alpengirl Camp seeks an Alpenguide to lead 6–14 day backcountry trips from Bozeman, MT this summer. You’ll blend outdoor guiding with camp counseling, teaching backpacking, Leave No Trace, and safety leadership for groups of 10–12 teens.

You'll live outdoors in tents, train with the team in Bozeman, and handle logistics, meals, and risk management while fostering a positive, inclusive camper culture and teamwork.