Hiking and Backpacking Guide, North Carolina
About The Position
Share your passion of nature, travel, and adventure while introducing guests to the magic of the outdoors! We are currently looking for guides to support the remainder of our season in our North Carolina region, which typically runs through to the end of September/October. This is a seasonal role; however, we do welcome guides back for future seasons if they are successful and interested in returning. As a Guide, you will enhance the lives of our guests by doing everything in their power to lead and facilitate a safe, fun, positive, unforgettable outdoor adventure experience while fostering a respect and appreciation for the special places we travel in.
Requirements
- Be 21 years or older, as required by insurance to drive
- Significant personal and/or professional multi-day guiding experience in the backcountry (1-2 years)
- Willingness to run any trip type barring physical restriction discussed and accommodation made upon hire
- Successfully complete WTC Guide Training Course, shadow trip, and all applicable trainings
- Competence in backcountry travel and living skills
- Hold/Maintain current Wilderness First Responder (WFR) or Wilderness Emergency Technician (WEMT) and Adult CPR certification
- Obtain/maintain a Backcountry Food Handlers or servSafe certification
- Pass a background and motor vehicle investigation
- Pass a drug test (CA only)
- Ability and willingness to pick up and carry a heavy backpack (45-65 lbs) for multiple hours/days
- For front country trips, the ability and willingness to pick up and move heavy loads and carry a moderate backpack of 25-35lbs
- Willing and able to guide at least two trips monthly during peak season
- Commercial driving experience preferred (any job where you had to at least occasionally transport passengers)
- Ability to drive and maneuver with a cargo trailer
Responsibilities
- Guest email correspondence before the trip
- Gear and food preparation
- Pre-trip orientation meeting
- Assist guests in learning basic skills (backpack adjusting and putting up tents, etc)
- Natural and human history interpretation
- Risk management
- First aid
- Cooking and clean-up
- Gear repair in the field
- Meaningful post trip wrap up with guests
- Post trip gear de-issue and trip debrief
- Drive groups to and from the trailhead, possibly including pulling a trailer
- Llama wrangling (in program areas where llama trips are offered)
Benefits
- Fun, supportive work environment with high-quality people
- Paid training
- Post-trip gratuities
- Opportunities for professional growth into management positions
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
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