Wilderness Instructor

Ascent Guide

Peak 7 Adventure’s guides conduct exciting, inspiring, physically demanding, and Christ centered wilderness courses for a variety of populations including but not limited to families, youth, adults, the disabled, and church groups. Courses are 5-7 days in length. Positions are seasonal from mid - June through August or September.

The Assistant Guide has the responsibility of working alongside the Ascent Guide to faciliate the trip. It is an opportunity to learn more about our adventures and to develop one’s teaching and technical skills and processing abilities under the mentoring and encouragement of an Ascent Guide or Lead Guide.

The Ascent Guide has responsibility for teaching technical skills as well as leading group discussions and the overall safety of the trip. This is where all instructors begin. It is an opportunity to learn more about our adventures and to develop one’s teaching and technical skills and processing abilities under the mentoring and encouragement of the Program Coordinator or Lead Guides. This position requires strong wilderness leadership and interpersonal skills.

The Lead Guide has significant experience with Peak 7 Adventures, or a comparable program, and is very familiar with the Peak 7 process. The Lead Guide is ultimately responsible for decision making in the field. He/She will facilitate the trip in all areas and provide opportunity to allow the Ascent Guide to gain experience.

Application Deadline: April 30th

Season: May 29th - September 5th
Time Commitment: June - August work full time every week. Some flexibility in schedule available.

Assistant Guide Requirements:

• Christian faith
• 18 year of age or older
• First Aid (Wilderness First Responder preferred)
• Adult CPR

• Successful completion of Peak 7 Adventure’s Wilderness Instructors Course
• A 2-season commitment preferred
• Excellent physical condition

Ascent Guide Requirements:

• Christian faith
• 18 year of age or older
• Wilderness First Responder
• Adult CPR

• Food Handlers Permit

• Successful completion of Peak 7 Adventure’s Wilderness Instructors Course
• A 2-season commitment preferred
• Excellent physical condition

Lead Guide Requirements:
• Christian faith
• 19 year of age or older

• Previous Peak 7 experience
• Wilderness First Responder
• Adult CPR

• Food Handlers Permit
• Successful completion of Peak 7 Adventure’s Wilderness Instructors Course
• A 2-season commitment preferred
• Excellent physical condition

Qualifications:
1. Commitment to Jesus Christ which reflects Christ in every aspect of his/her vocation and personal life.

2. Previous Outdoor Leadership experience (desirable but not mandatory).
3. Knowledge and background in outdoor learning experiences.
4. Valid training in CPR and First Aid

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