Join Kroka’s international group of guides and educators as a full-season expedition leader. Kroka’s wilderness leaders envision, design and execute programs that have consistent life-changing impacts on children and youth. Our staff live and work in community and practice what they teach. They are visionaries, risk-takers, and role models. They are committed to mastery of their skills and to awakening consciousness and altruistic will in young people.
Schedule
Full-time, seasonal. April 1 – October 31, 2024
Responsibilities
Wilderness Leaders will facilitate wilderness expeditions and farm-based programs for highly motivated students ages 9-19 including:
SPRING & FALL
- Multi-element programs including farming, adventure, sustainability and wild-crafting skills
- Ocean canoe expeditions
- Moving-water canoe trips
- Backpacking trips
- Farm-based programs
- Rock climbing and canoeing day trips
SUMMER
- 7-21 day expeditions programs within Kroka’s seven adventure schools: rock climbing, caving, whitewater paddling, ocean expeditions, mountain biking, wilderness skills, and rites of passage.
Scheduled weeks alternate between expedition/program teaching and base-camp support including farm work, kitchen work, driving, and facilities maintenance.
Compensation & Benefits
Compensation at Kroka is based on experience and meets or exceeds that of other guides in the outdoor education industry. All new staff start as Assistant Leaders with the possibility for promotion after the first season and/or assessment. Additional benefits include:
- Room & board: simple and beautiful Kroka Village housing, and meals while you are on campus or traveling for Kroka
- Extensive training opportunities in adventure sports and wilderness skills
- One week paid vacation in-between seasons
- Pro-purchase on personal equipment & extensive equipment library for personal expeditions
- Being part of a forward thinking and energetic community that is deeply engaged in making a positive difference in the world
Staff Qualifications