Adventure Guide

Make a Difference Today!

Do you thrive in the great outdoors? Love being active and working with youth? Are some of your best memories from hiking, camping, climbing, or water sports? If you believe kids learn more from hands-on outdoor experiences than sitting in a classroom, and you are looking for a flexible work schedule, then this is your calling!

Arc Experience provides before and after school programs for youth throughout Southern California in Los Angeles, San Diego, and Imperial Valley.

We highly value our employees, and we invest in them by providing opportunities to expand their career and life skills. Arc is looking for motivated and compassionate people who want to expand their career working with youth and have a desire to give back to the community.


Arc Experience's Outdoor Adventure division is seeking enthusiastic Outdoor Adventure Guides to inspire and empower youth through nature-based activities. No need to be a backcountry expert-we will train you in the outdoor skills you need!

As a guide, you will lead team-building challenges, obstacle courses, and offsite adventures like kayaking and biking, helping students build confidence, develop social-emotional skills, and discover their potential-all while having an unforgettable time outdoors!

If you are ready to turn your love for adventure into a meaningful job, join our team today!

Qualifications & Experience

• 2+ years of experience working with K-12 students.
• Understanding of outdoor education or leadership development programs.
• Experience in adventure activities is highly preferred. Our most common programs include:
  • Hiking
  • Biking
  • Kayaking
  • Rock climbing
  • Team-building activities
• Ability to personally participate in outdoor activities.
• Strong leadership and behavior management skills, overseeing up to 20 students.
• Encouraging and patient approach when working with youth.

Safety & Compliance Requirements

• Must create and maintain a physically and mentally safe environment for students, fostering personal growth, confidence, self-reliance, and leadership.
• Laser-focused on participant safety and certified in first aid, CPR, and basic wilderness safety (or willing to complete training).
• Ability to drive vehicles (with and without student passengers) per Arc's requirements. You will be trained to operate a vehicle towing a climbing wall and must participate in occasional refresher training.
• College transcripts that show you have 48+ college credit units completed OR you take and pass an academic proficiency exam.
• To get a TB test (and provide proof that it is negative) and pass a Live Scan background check.
• You will be required to take CPR and first aid training or provide proof that you have been certified within 12 months.
• English - Spanish bilingual speaker highly preferred.
• Valid California driver's license required (Commercial Driver's License a plus!).

Additional Expectations

• Available to work both weekdays and weekends.
• Some administrative paperwork is required for each outing.
• Willingness to assist with event prep, post-event tasks, cleanup, and inventory.
• Familiarity with Leave No Trace (LNT) principles is preferred.
• Open to sharing ideas for improving programs and logistics.
• Bilingual English-Spanish speakers will have a competitive edge!
• High school diploma or GED required (Bachelor's degree highly preferred).

Pay Rate & Benefits

• Position Type: Part-time, non-exempt
• Reports To: Director of Outdoor Education Operations
• Compensation: $20.00 - $24.00 per hour (based on experience & skills)

If the school you will be working at requires a Covid-19 vaccination, then you must provide documentation that shows you are fully Covid-19 vaccinated.

Perks of Being an Arc Outdoor Adventure Guide

• Earned paid sick leave
• All equipment provided for events and activities
• Company-sponsored certification assistance for long-term guides
• Arc-branded outdoor wear
• Ongoing training & professional development opportunities

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Reliably commute before starting work (Required)

Arc is an Equal Opportunity Employer.