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Climbing & Backpacking Instructor
Camp Cloud Rim | Park City, Utah
Trade Your Desk for the Mountains This Summer
Do you spend your free time climbing, backpacking, hiking, or planning your next outdoor adventure? Want to get paid to share your passion while helping young people build confidence and resilience in the outdoors?
Girl Scouts of Utah is seeking experienced outdoor enthusiasts to join our team as a Climbing Instructor, Backpacking Guide, or a combination of both roles at Camp Cloud Rim near Park City, Utah.
Position Details
Rock Climbing Instructor
- Schedule: Tuesdays and Thursdays (ASAP - August 7, 2026)
- Hours: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Lead rock wall climbing programs for campers
- Teach climbing skills, safety, belaying, and risk management
- Maintain equipment and climbing areas
- Create fun, engaging experiences that help campers challenge themselves
Backpacking Guide
Lead multi-day backpacking adventures for campers during the following sessions:
- July 19-23,2026
- July 26-31, 2026
Responsibilities include:
- Planning and leading backcountry trips
- Teaching Leave No Trace principles and outdoor skills
- Ensuring camper safety and well-being in the field
- Managing gear, route planning, and group logistics
Flexible Opportunity
Applicants may apply for:
- The Climbing Instructor role only
- The Backpacking Guide role only
- Both roles combined
Compensation: $150 per day
Requirements
What We're Looking For
Required Qualifications
- At least 21 years of age
- Experience with rock climbing instruction, guiding, or supervision
- Experience leading groups in outdoor environments/backpacking trips
- Current First Aid and CPR certification (or ability to obtain before employment)
- Strong leadership and communication skills
- Passion for mentoring youth and creating positive outdoor experiences
- Previous camp, guiding, outdoor recreation, or youth leadership experience
- Preferred but not required: Wilderness First Aid or First Responder (WFA/WFR)
Requirements for All Camp Staff
- Pass a criminal background check, including sex offender registry and driving record checks.
- Complete Youth Protection Training.
- Obtain a Utah Food Handler Permit.
- Follow all Girl Scouts of Utah policies and safety standards.
- Demonstrate professionalism, integrity, teamwork, and a commitment to providing exceptional experiences for campers.
Physical Requirements
- Lift and carry equipment and supplies weighing up to 50 pounds.
- Walk, hike, and work on steep, uneven terrain for extended periods.
- Work outdoors in varying weather conditions, including rain, heat, and cold temperatures.
- Live and work at elevations up to 9,200 feet.
- Respond quickly and appropriately in emergencies.
Why Join Us?
- Get paid to spend time outdoors
- Share your passion for climbing and backpacking
- Make a meaningful impact on the next generation of outdoor adventurers
- Enjoy some of Utah's best mountain scenery while you work
If your ideal office includes granite walls, mountain trails, and helping others discover what they're capable of, we'd love to hear from you.
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging
Girl Scouts of Utah embraces a pluralistic movement committed to understanding our similarities and differences, building relationships, and fostering a culture of respect, inclusion, and belonging. We believe we are stronger when we welcome diverse perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds.
Salary Description
$150.00 per day