Outdoor Activities Instructor

Summer camp outdoor activities instructor wanted!

Camp Takajo is seeking an experienced outdoor activities instructor with a passion for the hiking, camping, climbing and being outdoors. This position is ideal outdoor science majors and those with a passion for the outdoors who enjoy teaching, mentoring, and working with children in an energetic setting.

Position Details

Location: Naples, Maine

Dates: June 10 – August 13, 2026

Compensation: starting at $400 per week dependent on experience

Type: Seasonal, Full-Time, Live onsite

Travel assistance provided

All meals and housing provided

Laundry service provided

Onsite gym, camping equipment, climbing wall

Close to White Mountains of New Hampshire and sections of the Appalachian Trail

Internship opportunities

Why Camp Takajo?

Climbing wall on property

Outstanding athletic facilities across multiple sports

Supportive, collaborative staff culture focused on personal growth and character

Opportunity to gain hands-on teaching, guiding, and leadership experience

Spend your summer lakeside in Maine—doing what you love, inspiring young campers, and making a lasting impact.

Responsibilities

Teach camping, climbing, and outdoor wildness safety

Co-lead hiking multiple hiking trips weekly, supervising campers on the trail

Plan and carry out overnight camping experiences

Foster confidence and water safety among campers

Qualifications

Outdoor adventure/activity experience preferred

Ability to pass Wilderness CPR and First Aid training program

Comfortable being in wilderness

Strong leadership and communication skills

Enthusiastic, dependable, and enjoys working with children

Camp Takajo, located in Naples, Maine, is an overnight summer camp founded in 1947. Known for its emphasis on character building, Takajo blends top-tier athletics with a wide range of athletic, creative, outdoor, and skill-based activities. Counselors are selected for their warmth, integrity, and leadership. Takajo’s counselors create a supportive community where campers grow in sportsmanship, confidence, and independence.