Backpack Guide
- Desire to live and work within a camp community
- Clearly articulated christian faith and lifestyle
- Backpack experience at 8,000 - 13,000 feet
- Current Wilderness first responder and CPR certification, valid for entirety of contract dates
- ability to read a map, compass and use gps to lead groups confidently
- must be at least 21 years old, younger may apply if with other credentials
- ability to relate to peers and children
- ability/ willingness to accept supervision and guidance
- good character, integrity, and adaptability
- enthusiasm, sense of humor, patience, and self-control
- ability to do tasks as assigned and take initiative for finding the next task
- ability to work well with others
- Guide trips as assigned
- Monitor the health of participants, using WFR protocols to address injury and illness concerns
- Teach participants the cooking and clean up procedures on the trail
- Familiarize the group with Leave No Trace Ethics, and ensure that the group follow Leave No Trace
- Within in the backpack setting use opportunities to teach conservation of water, supplies and resources and teach respect of the trails and wilderness
- Be responsible for the welfare of each individual on the trip problem solve as necessary
- Monitor the load carried by each individual, and redistribute weight as necessary
- Plan for ways to build community in the group (Which may include debrief discussion at the end of the day, stretching as a group before the hike day begins etc.)