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Hiking jobs in America.
What's involved in being a hiking instructor at summer camp?
"I've always enjoyed heading off on adventures, so being hired for camps Outdoor Adventure Department was the best fit for me. No day was the same.
We could be taking younger campers blueberry picking or off on overnight camping trips, to taking older campers on week long trips to Maine, or to hike Mount Washington. We would also run activities on camp, like animal care as we had bunnies and chicks, and ice cream making.
A lot of our campers live in the city, so it was awesome to be able to see them experience something new." - Rosie DB.
Why should I become a hiking instructor at summer camp?
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Applications are now open for 2025!
Your ultimate summer job.
Build your CV.
Summer camp jobs are a great CV-builder, for whatever career you may pursue.
Teaching children activities at camp is a great alternative to a traditional summer job at home. You will develop your leadership skills, which will make you a great candidate for future job opportunities.
Develop your skills.
Summer camp is the ultimate skills builder.
Not only will you learn hard skills related to your activity, but you'll develop a range of soft skills thanks to what you'll be doing in your day-to-day.
You'll build your team work, communication, problem-solving, creativity and resilience skills, all whilst having the summer of a lifetime.
Make an impact.
It's no exaggeration to say you'll change lives.
Summer camp is a place where magic happens. Whether it's campers overcoming fears, or finding a new activity that takes them down a new path in life, moments happen on a near hourly basis. And you'll be front and centre of it.
Become a leader and experience a summer of a lifetime.
FAQs
When you begin your application you’ll be asked to select your top skills. Make sure you choose hiking and/or adventure trip leading. Go into detail about what you’re going to bring to the role, your current experience level and if you’re already qualified. A camp director will then be able to assess if you’re a good fit and invite you to their camp.
Getting the experience will make all the difference for hiking jobs abroad. Look to volunteering or head out yourself and plan a trip - anything you can write about in your application is going to give you that all-important boost.
The campers will be coming with a wide range of abilities. Some hikes will just be an hour jaunt whereas others range from an overnight excursion to a 5 week cross country adventure*. You’ll be working in a team but when out on the routes it’ll usually be just you and a few supporting counselors. You’ll rotate trips and adapt to campers skill and stamina level.
