Have a love for Backpacking and want to spend your summer facilitating backcountry exploration in the beautiful mountains of Western North Carolina? Then Camp Daniel Boone is the perfect place for you!
Job Description: Backpacking Guide
Essential Functions:
- The Backpacking Guide reports directly to the High Adventure Director.
- The Backpacking Guide must be at least 18 years old, have backpacking experience, and have the physical capabilities to hike mountain terrain and carry at least 40 pounds.
- The Backpacking Guide must have Wilderness First Aid/CPR or higher certification. Camp Daniel Boone will provide this training if needed.
Principle Responsibilities:
- Ensure the safety of youth and adult backpacking participants, following backcountry emergency action plan protocols if necessary.
- Supervise and Guide youth and adult participants on 4-day treks in backcountry areas of Western North Carolina.
- Lead Gear Shakedowns prior to departing for trek, assisting with food portioning, group gear disbursement and repacking.
- Communicate with the High Adventure Director and/or Camp Director via satellite SpotX devices with group check-ins.
- Facilitate an exciting and engaging backcountry experience for participants.
- Other Duties as Assigned.
Weekly Compensation is based on the applicant’s prior experience and position responsibilities. The Base Salary for the Backpacking Guide position is: $450/week.
Please contact the Camp Director, Jacob Whitlow, with any questions!
jacob.whitlow@scouting.org or 828-254-6189 x 131
To apply for this job please visit www.campdanielboone.org.
