Blue Water Leader Position
ARCC’s Blue Water Adventures are composed of ocean or water based activities. Therefore, Blue Water Leaders are people who not only have strong experience working with teenagers and groups, but who also have strong water based skills. Blue Water trips do not include backcountry sections, so strong backpacking skills are not required.
Requirements
- Strong ocean swimming skills.
- Ability to oversee (but not guide) outfitted activities such as surfing, windsurfing, SCUBA diving, sailing, sea kayaking, whitewater rafting, etc. Skill in these areas is helpful, but not required.
- Familiarity with group camping and cooking techniques.
- Ability to plan the food and transportation logistics for groups of up to 15 participants.
- The ability to facilitate group activities and initiatives when appropriate.
- International travel experience.
Preferred Skills
- Knowledge and background in marine biology.
- Sailing experience and certifications - Instructional sailing experience highly regarded.
- SCUBA experience - Dive masters and SCUBA instructors highly regarded.
Trips led by Blue Water Leaders
Costa Rica/Belize, Hawaii Blue, Tahiti/Fiji/New Zealand and Italy/Greece.
How to Apply
The ARCC hiring period runs from October until late April, so please send in your application today. There is no official application closing date, but the earlier you send it in, the better your chances are of being hired!
To apply, please download the application [PDF] and mail, email, or fax the application, along with a resume and cover letter to:
Adventures Cross-Country
Trip Leader Application
242 Redwood Highway
Mill Valley, CA 94941
Email:
Phone: 800-767-2722
Fax: 415-332-2130