Fast Facts

Williamsburg Learning is seeking passionate outdoor and leadership mentors for the Adventures Guide position in Phoenix, AZ, facilitating enriching experiences for students in grades 6-12.

Responsibilities: Adventures Guides will facilitate transformational learning experiences and ensure student safety during outdoor activities, leading discussions and guiding students during adventures.

Skills: Candidates should have outdoor and leadership experience, excellent administrative skills, and be certified in first aid and CPR, along with the ability to provide transformational mentoring to youth.

Qualifications: Minimum qualifications include being at least 18 years old, having one full year post high school, and prior experience with youth in grades 6-12 preferred.

Location: The job is based in Phoenix, Arizona.

Compensation: $3200 - $3200 / Annually

About Us:

Williamsburg Learning (WL) is an educational services provider that provides curriculum, mentors, and courses for Williamsburg Academy of Colorado, Leadership Academy of Utah, and other partner schools. Our mission is to prepare promising students for meaningful lives as principled leaders and we do that by providing transformational learning experiences. 

We have several core values that are very important to all team members. If these values speak to you, you are excited about the job description, and you meet the listed qualifications, we want to hear from you!

Growth: We seek to be constantly learning and growing both personally and professionally. 

Right Action: We strive to do the right thing for colleagues and customers at all times.

Culture of Belonging: We’re real. We’re authentic. We know there’s more to life than just work, so we try to make it fun and build real connections with each other as we go.

About the Position:

*Applications must include a cover letter that describes why this role + you = match made in heaven.

Williamsburg Adventures is seeking passionate outdoor and leadership mentors to guide students through enriching experiences in our Outdoor and Leadership Adventures courses across designated locations in Arizona.

The Outdoor Adventures course is an in-person, experiential PE class offered in partnership with Williamsburg Academy for students in grades 6–12. Participants engage in a variety of hands-on activities such as rock climbing, hiking, canoeing, snowshoeing, skiing, survival skills, first aid, outdoor games, and more, all while earning PE credit.

The Leadership Adventures course focuses on developing students’ leadership abilities through immersive, real-world experiences. Students earn elective leadership credit by participating in activities such as visiting museums and colleges, going on field trips, completing service projects, and practicing leadership through simulations and group challenges.

•This position will start at the end of July.

Adventure Guides will be responsible for the following:

Assist with Facilitating Transformational Learning Experiences

•Adventures Guides will be trained on the Williamsburg Adventures formula for infusing each experience with meaning.

•Adventures Guides need to be comfortable participating in 1:1 and group discussions and processing before, during, and after an activity. 

•Adventures Guides are required to attend all online and in-person trainings as a requirement of this position. A schedule of trainings will be provided in advance of the school year.

Inspire, Challenge, and Engage Students

•Adventures Guides serve as partners to Adventures Leads at each event. There are 10 adventures per semester held on predetermined Fridays. Most adventures take place between school hours (9am - 3pm) and typically run for two to five hours at various locations.

•Adventures Guides may be asked to guide students, lead discussions, take attendance, and/or administer first aid.

•Adventures Guides are expected to arrive 30 minutes before the start of the adventure, and help clean up and care for equipment

Follow the Direction of Adventures Leads to Ensure Student Safety

•Adventures courses will involve large groups of students.

•Adventures Guides will support Adventures Leads in their responsibility to oversee the safety of students between drop-off and pick-up. 

•Adventures Guides report to the Adventures Leads in each respective geographical area.

Represent WL in a Positive Manner During all Activities/Trips

• Adventure guides should conduct themselves so that they earn the full trust of the group by serving as role models to students and fostering a sense of belonging among them at each adventure.

•Adventures Guides extend their influence and contribute to a sense of community. Communication with colleagues, parents, and students is required.

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum of 18 years old AND 1 full year post high-school
• Outdoor and leadership experience preferred
• Current first aid & CPR certification
• Valid and current driver’s license
• Excellent administrative skills (planning, organizing, communication)

Ability to:

• Provide transformational mentoring to youth
• Be vulnerable and authentic
• Show energy and enthusiasm for being in the outdoors and challenging oneself in various settings
• Pass background check
• Adventures Guides must be able to use various programs (SIS, Canvas, Zoom, Abacus, google suite); you will be trained on these

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in similar leadership and outdoor programs.
• Experience working with students in grades 6-12.

Physical Abilities

• This position requires physical agility and stamina.
• Walking, hiking, running, standing, lifting, and bending will be a routine part of this position.
• Employees will need to be able to keep visual cues on students and be able to hear them.
• Guides must be physically able to facilitate and lead students safely on adventures in various settings.

Compensation & Schedule

• Pay rate is $3,200 per school year.
• $500 stipend with a portion dedicated to mileage
• This position will start July 2025, for the 25/26 school year.
• This is a part-time position, 5 hours per week, with most of the hours taking place on Adventure Fridays during normal school hours. Most adventures are 2-5 hours in length. The majority of the job will be performed on Fridays. The typical time spent per week for the position will be under 5 hours.