Guide Jobs and Trip Leaders

Salmon River, Idaho

A class four rapid or a hairy mountain traverse doesn’t make you sweat. You enjoy sharing your passion for adventure with others, even if they don’t know the difference between an inflatable kayak and a cataraft. When you talk, people listen, and that makes you the perfect guide. Find your calling.

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Backpacking Trip Leader

Hidden Villa

Los Altos Hills, California

Join a dynamic and diverse team of leaders passionate about mentoring youth!

Seasonal
Job Starts: Jun 02, 2025

Adventure Guide

Adventure 60 North

Seward, Alaska

Seeking people that are interested in sea kayaking, hiking, and various adventures!

Seasonal
Job Starts: Apr 28, 2025
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Flathead Lake Lodge

Ranch

Montana

Flathead Lake, Glacier National Park and our Montana Guest Ranch. Your Summer Dream Job is Waiting!
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SOAR Inc

Non Profit

Florida, North Carolina, and Wyoming

Adventure Based Programming for Neurodivergent Youth and Young Adults
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Outdoor Youth Mentor

RedCliff Ascent

Enterprise, Utah

Love the Outdoors? Become an Outdoor Youth Mentor: 8-Day Backcountry Shifts Mentoring At-Risk Teens!

Year-round
Job Starts: Nov 30, 2024
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West Creek Ranch

Ranch

Montana

We are currently accepting applications for the 2024 Summer Season. Come live, work and play in Yellowstone Country!
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Juneau Tours

Tour Company

Alaska

Escape to Alaska and Earn Great Money! Looking for Mechanics and CDL Driver/Guides!
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Camp Tawonga

Camp

California

Sierra Mountains! Tuolumne River! Fulfilling Jobs! Amazing Community!
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Field Mentor

Elements Program

Huntington, Utah

Never too early to find your next adventure and work as a Mentor!

Year-round
Job Starts: Jan 30, 2025

Tour Guide/Driver

Incredible Adventures

San Francisco, California

Are you a fun, outgoing adventurer who wants to share your love of the outdoors with others?

Seasonal
Job Starts: Mar 17, 2025
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Icy Strait Point

Resort

Alaska

Experience an authentic and remote Native village with Alaska-sized adventures and unspoiled wilderness
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Soaring Treetop Adventures

Outdoor Adventures

Colorado

Remote Colorado Zipline Seeking Seasonal Summer Zipline Guides, Ecology Guides, Cooks, Office Assistants, and Utility Staff
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Wildman Adventure Resort

Outdoor Adventures

Wisconsin

Tons of variety and 9 adventures! Join us for an unforgettable summer, offering the biggest whitewater in the Midwest!
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Camp Walt Whitman

Camp

New Hampshire

Be around great people and kids in a beautiful part of New England - Join our friendly Camp Counselor staff for an unforgettable summer!
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Tour Guide

Icy Strait Point

Hoonah, Alaska

Join us as a Tour Guide and tell the stories of our beautiful Alaskan Island

Seasonal
Job Starts: Apr 15, 2025
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Camp Thunderbird

Camp

Minnesota

Adventure Seekers Wanted! Join our Premiere Boys/Girls Camps and Expedition Programs while Experiencing Our Globally Diverse Staff Community!
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Alaskan Dream Cruises

Cruise Line

Alaska

Where your "office views" are whales and sea otters! Join us for our next summer season - Free Room & Board for onboard crew!
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Zipline Guide

Montana Whitewater

Gallatin Gateway, Montana and Gardiner, Montana

Fly High Get Wet! Outside of Yellowstone National Park

Seasonal
Job Starts: May 12, 2025

Adventure Guide

Endless Horizons

Circleville, West Virginia

We are the perfect location for those seeking world-class adventure and outdoor pursuits!

Seasonal
Job Starts: Mar 01, 2025
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Camp IHC

Camp

Pennsylvania

A nine week opportunity to unleash a child’s innate curiosity, creativity, competitive instincts and sense of adventure!
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ATV Guide

New River ATV

Fayetteville, West Virginia

The New River Gorge's Motorsports Destination!

Seasonal
Job Starts: May 01, 2025

Sea Kayak Guide

Coastal Kayaking Tours

Bar Harbor, Maine

Kayaking Guide position with premier outfitter on the coast of Maine, by Acadia National Park!

Seasonal
Job Starts: May 13, 2025

Guide

Zion Adventures

Springdale, Utah

Now hiring Guides for the 2025 season in Zion!

Seasonal
Job Starts: Mar 03, 2025
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Camp Micah

Camp

Maine

Best summer job for anyone who loves the outdoors and working with kids. Truly an amazing experience to make lifelong friendships and challenge yourself!
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The Road Less Traveled

Tour Company

Illinois

If you love to travel, are passionate about youth development and want to make a difference in kids' lives, we'd love to have you lead trips for us this summer!
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Hiking/Backpacking Guide

The Wildland Trekking Company

California, Estes Park, Colorado, Flagstaff, Arizona, Montana, St. George, Utah, and more!

Hiking, Backpacking, Llama Guides - Turn great adventures into unforgettable experiences!

Seasonal
Job Starts: Jun 05, 2025
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Cheley Colorado Camps

Camp

Colorado

Embrace Adventure: Work, play, and thrive at Colorado’s only overnight summer camp named one of Outside's Best Places to Work in 2024!
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RaftOne

Outdoor Adventures

Tennessee

Dreaming of the job that's better than a vacation? Join us!
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Vista Verde Ranch

Ranch

Colorado

Vista Verde Ranch - Join us for the rest of the 2024 Summer or check us out for Winter '24-25!
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Alaska X

Tour Company

Alaska

Checkout our various positions in Juneau, Haines and Skagway!
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