Adventure Guide

arc After School and Experiential Education•Torrance, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Arc Experience provides before and after school programs for youth throughout Southern California in Los Angeles, San Diego, and Imperial Valley. The company highly values its employees and invests in them by providing opportunities to expand their career and life skills. Arc is looking for motivated and compassionate people who want to expand their career working with youth and have a desire to give back to the community. Arc Experience’s Outdoor Adventure division is seeking enthusiastic Outdoor Adventure Guides to inspire and empower youth through nature-based activities. As a guide, you will lead team-building challenges, obstacle courses, and offsite adventures like kayaking and biking, helping students build confidence, develop social-emotional skills, and discover their potential—all while having an unforgettable time outdoors! No need to be a backcountry expert—Arc will train you in the outdoor skills you need. If you are ready to turn your love for adventure into a meaningful job, join the team today!

Requirements

2+ years of experience working with K-12 students
Understanding of outdoor education or leadership development programs
Ability to personally participate in outdoor activities
Strong leadership and behavior management skills, overseeing up to 20 students
Encouraging and patient approach when working with youth
Laser-focused on participant safety
Certified in first aid, CPR, and basic wilderness safety (or willing to complete training)
Ability to drive vehicles (with and without student passengers) per Arc’s requirements
College transcripts that show 48+ college credit units completed OR pass an academic proficiency exam
TB test (and provide proof that it is negative)
Pass a Live Scan background check
CPR and first aid training or provide proof of certification within 12 months
Valid California driver’s license
Available to work both weekdays and weekends
High school diploma or GED required
Reliably commute before starting work
Provide documentation that shows you are fully Covid-19 vaccinated if the school you will be working at requires it

Nice To Haves

Experience in adventure activities (Hiking, Biking, Kayaking, Rock climbing, Team-building activities)
English - Spanish bilingual speaker
Commercial Driver’s License
Familiarity with Leave No Trace (LNT) principles
Open to sharing ideas for improving programs and logistics
Bachelor’s degree

Responsibilities

Lead team-building challenges, obstacle courses, and offsite adventures like kayaking and biking
Help students build confidence, develop social-emotional skills, and discover their potential
Create and maintain a physically and mentally safe environment for students, fostering personal growth, confidence, self-reliance, and leadership
Drive vehicles (with and without student passengers) per Arc’s requirements
Operate a vehicle towing a climbing wall (after training)
Participate in occasional refresher training for vehicle operation
Complete administrative paperwork for each outing
Assist with event prep, post-event tasks, cleanup, and inventory