Expeditions Instructor

Organizational Mission & Overview

Our mission is to bring out the limitless potential in young leaders through extraordinary experiences and nurturing relationships. At PEAK, we know that with the right support and access to quality programs and experiences, all young people are able to achieve at the highest level imaginable.

Every living being has inherent value.

The community is better when everyone contributes.

We can only grow when we are honest about our mistakes.

Everyone has the power to change their world.

Lead campers through all parts of their expedition experience, from pack out, to trip, to pack in. The main objective of expedition programming is to push perceived limits through exploration of places that are not readily accessible.

Staff Orientation:
June 15 - 24

Session 1:
June 27 - July 8

Session 2:
July 11 - 22

Session 3:
July 25 - August 5

Teen Camp and Camp Clean-up:
August 8 - 13

• While on expedition, live in community with co-workers and campers, and provide active supervision and attention to the physical and emotional wellbeing of campers during all on-duty hours.
• Facilitate age and ability appropriate campout activities and provide skill learning opportunities for campers before, during, and after the campout.
• Provide encouragement and support to campers experiencing discomfort in nature, helping them continue to experience new and extraordinary experiences in the outdoors.
• Communicate and enforce all safety policies and procedures with staff and campers while on expedition.
• Inventory, care for, and repair expeditions gear during and between expeditions.
• Actively participate in camp life and programming outside of expedition activities, including evening activities, theme days, bus duty, and more.
• In their absence, step in as a substitute for camp counselors, including overnight stays with a cabin of up to 8 campers.

• This position is compensated at a rate of $700 per week, pre-tax.
• Summer seasonal staff are paid on a bi-weekly basis and are classified as exempt, seasonal employees.
• All meals are provided during camp sessions.

• A belief that with the right support and access to quality programs and experiences, all young people are able to achieve at the highest level imaginable.
• Ability to receive constructive feedback and coaching from supervisor and make necessary adjustments.
• Ability to work collaboratively with co-workers to achieve program objectives.
• Ability to live with, support, and work with all camper age ranges at camp.
• Commitment to being punctual and adhering to a schedule provided by camp leadership.
• Possess strong communications skills and apply them with coworkers and supervisors, maintaining confidentiality of sensitive staff and camper information when necessary.
• Ability to perform job duties in a fast-paced environment and able to embrace change and be flexible.
• Ability to cook meals, sleep outside, and meet basic needs in the wilderness.
• While not required, familiarity with leading groups of people on camping trips would be beneficial.
• While not required, familiarity with the ability to pass PEAK’s motor vehicle background check and driver training and safely drive/transport adults and children in PEAK vehicles, including a 12-passenger van.

• Current CPR and First Aid Certification (PEAK can support in attaining).
• Must be at least 18 and/or have a high school diploma/GED before the position start date to apply.

• The Expeditions Instructor reports to the Expeditions Coordinator with direction from the Assistant Director of Camp Programs.

The mental and physical requirements and work environment conditions described here are representative of those that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.

• Staff are required to actively participate in all camper activities, including water-related activities.
• Staff must be ready for new experiences and maintain a consistent level…