People always ask us what we look for in our leaders or “how do I know if I am qualified?”, and we tell them that we look for people with great personalities, solid communication skills, an excellent work ethic, and a great attitude. Our training is very thorough and we can teach you to do all the hard skills, what we can’t teach you is to:
- have a desire to teach youth, and,
- be comfortable spending two weeks at a time living out of a backpack.
If the idea of spending two weeks without running water, going to the bathroom in the woods, getting wet, getting dirty, being challenged, getting bit by bugs, etc. sounds appealing then you are exactly what we want.
Wilderness Adventure at Eagle Landing employs people with a high standard of moral character and a desire to teach in a wilderness setting. Wilderness Adventure at Eagle Landing hires primarily for our Summer Adventure Program. Other programs include Corporate Team-building, Outdoor Education and Custom Group Adventure Programs.
If you would like to be considered for employment please download an employment application and mail it to us along with a cover letter and resume. Join the team that helped to make Wilderness Adventure Outside Magazine’s Top 50 Places to Work (nationwide) for 2010.
Current Opportunities
Now hiring for all Summer 2010 positions and group leaders for Spring 2010 (to begin in March). Most Spring hirees will be required to stay through the summer.
Summer/Spring/Fall Opportunities
Positions available for spring, summer and/or fall: Activity Instructors, Wilderness Trip Leaders, and a variety of Base Camp Support Staff (including vehicle maintenance, kitchen help, equipment managers, etc). Year round and extended seasonal positions are also available. Support Staff may begin then or later.
- Trip Leaders (TL)
TL work leading 2 week trips. First year TL work primarily with our Outdoor Discovery Program and our Classic Adventures. We are currently accepting applications and will begin interviews in December continuing through May. Click here to see a sample schedule of a Classic Adventure trip and Click here to see a Outdoor Discovery 2 week schedule. Typical salary is $225-$275 per week. As a TL you will potentially lead a total of 6 weeks straight (3 two-week trips back to back to back) Mandatory start date of June 5th, 2010 for all Trip Leaders. - Whitewater Kayak Instructor
This position can be either full-time year round or, if you prefer, it can be seasonal as well. If you are comfortable personally paddling Class IV+ and leading people on Class II+ rivers then please complete our application and send it in. Feel free to call us (or email us) with any questions. - Support Staff
We are currently accepting applications for Support Staff and will begin interviews in December continuing through May. Support Staff will work at our Base Camp and will work with all facets of our entire program (seasonal positions only). Areas of responsibility include: equipment repairs, shuttles, food packaging, issuing of resupply, trail work, etc. - Apprentice/Leadership Training Program
You must be a former or current participant and be at least 17 years old or a senior in H.S. After successful completion you will work the rest of the summer as an Apprentice. Come spend your summer learning the ins and outs of what makes WA tick…click here for more info!
Responsibilities for those applying for our Summer Adventure Program: Mandatory orientation and staff training ~ June 5 – June 14; Support Staff are encouraged, but not required to attend the orientation. The Apprentice Program has it’s own mandatory orientation called the LTP (Leader Training Program) that is 6/14/09-6/20/09.
Qualification: High standard of moral character and desire to teach children in wilderness setting. Must have backpacking and camping experience and own equipment. Senior Leaders and Activity Instructors must be 21 years of age or older, WFR or better preferred. A limited number of Assistant Leaders and Base Camp Support Staff can be between 18+ years of age. Wilderness First Aid is the minimum medical training for trip leaders and instructors.
Benefits: Training and trip experience, room and board included, compensation according to position and experience. Discounted Wilderness First Aid courses. Discounted outdoor gear purchases.
Internships available with stipend.
Please mail application, cover letter and resume to:
Patrick Boas, Director of Operations
Wilderness Adventure at Eagle Landing
P.O. Box 760
New Castle, VA 24127
(800) 782-0779
patrick@wilderness-adventure.com
