Wilderness Trips & Youth Programs Coordinator

American Youth Foundation; Tuftonboro (NH); On-site; USD 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing provided

Meals provided

Job summary

American Youth Foundation is seeking Four Trails Program Coordinators to supervise a team of Four Trails Leaders and support trip leaders and campers on 2–16+ day backpacking, paddling, and cycling trips.

Onsite housing and meals are provided. The role prioritizes staff guidance, safety, and age-appropriate programming, with responsibilities across staff training, trip logistics, and camper wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Minimum age 21 years old.
• Wilderness First Responder certification and CPR required.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to pass a driver’s background check.
• 2–3 years of experience in outdoor adventure education or leading wilderness trips.
• Strong facilitation/teaching skills and experience working with youth.

Responsibilities

• Assist with supervising Four Trails Leaders, providing training and daily support.
• Offer guidance on conflict resolution, group management, activity facilitation, wilderness skills, and risk management.
• Help run Four Trails staff training and evaluate Leader performance.
• Support trip leaders with programming and camper challenges.
• Prepare logistics for multi-day trips (2–16+ days) through rugged terrain.
• Ensure health, safety, and wellbeing of campers and communicate with families.

Skills

Wilderness First Responder

CPR certification

Driver's license

Outdoor leadership

Staff supervision

Communication skills

Conflict resolution

Youth leadership

Job description

American Youth Foundation is seeking Four Trails Program Coordinators to supervise a team of Four Trails Leaders and support trip leaders and campers on 2–16+ day backpacking, paddling, and cycling trips.

Onsite housing and meals are provided. The role prioritizes staff guidance, safety, and age-appropriate programming, with responsibilities across staff training, trip logistics, and camper wellbeing.