Backpacking Instructor
Outward Bound California — Midpines, CA
Posted: 2026-10-17
Job Description
• Seasonal, exempt Backpacking Instructor role facilitating 5–30-day backpacking and/or rock climbing expeditions for students ages 12+ in Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks, Sierra National Forest, and Yosemite National Park.
• Teach map/compass navigation, outdoor and technical skills, social-emotional learning, leadership, community, and personal growth while supporting course planning and logistics.
• Requires at least 30 nights of multi-day backcountry experience, rock climbing and belaying experience, wilderness navigation skills, basic campcraft knowledge, and the ability to lead groups through alpine terrain.
• Requires Wilderness First Responder and CPR/AED certification, CA Epinephrine Auto-Injector Certification, federal and Live Scan background checks, current TB screening/test results, and age 21 or older.
• Based in Midpines, CA; seasonal work generally runs through mid-September for 60–80 days per season, with a starting compensation of $145/day and training paid at $140/day.