Position Summary

Williamsburg Adventures (WAD) is seeking enthusiastic outdoor and leadership mentors to serve as Adventure Guides in assigned regions throughout the state.

Adventure

Guides partner with an Adventure Lead to facilitate energetic, hands-on learning experiences that foster personal growth, resilience, and leadership development in students. In this role, Guides support both Outdoor Adventures (where students earn PE credit through activities such as hiking, skiing, first aid training, and other outdoor experiences) and Leadership Adventures (where students earn elective credit through field trips, service projects, simulations, and applied leadership activities).

Adventure

Guides play a key role in creating a safe, engaging, and transformational environment where students are challenged, supported, and inspired..

Essential Duties 1.

Support Transformational Learning

Experiences

Participate in training on the Williamsburg Adventures model for creating meaningful, growth-oriented experiences

Engage in and help facilitate 1:1 conversations, group discussions, and reflection before, during, and after activities

Attend all required online and in-person trainings (schedule provided in advance)

Serve in an assigned geographic area and travel as needed to support programming

- Inspire, Challenge & Engage Students

Support multiple student groups throughout the semester, adapting to varying group needs

Assist Adventure Leads during approximately 10 predetermined Adventure Fridays per semester

Guide students through activities, lead discussions, take attendance, and support games and programming

Arrive 30 minutes prior to each event and assist with setup, cleanup, and equipment care





Support adventures typically held between 9:00 AM–3:00 PM and lasting 2–5 hours

3.

Support Student

Safety & Team Coordination

Assist Adventure Leads in maintaining student safety from drop-off to pick-up

Help supervise large groups of students and ensure adherence to safety procedures

Report directly to the State Coordinator within the assigned geographic area

Communicate feedback, observations, and concerns to the Lead and Coordinator

4.

Represent Williamsburg

Learning with Excellence

Serve as a positive role model and foster trust with students and families

Promote a culture of belonging, teamwork, and community at each adventure

Represent Williamsburg Learning professionally during all activities and trips

5.

Additional

Responsibilities

Participate in Williamsburg Learning events as requested

Serve as a substitute when needed

Perform other duties as assigned by the State Adventures Coordinator Non-Essential Duties

Please note that this is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of the activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time, with or without notice.

Minimum

Qualifications

At least 18 years old and one year post–high school





Outdoor and/or leadership experience preferred

Current First Aid & CPR certification (or willingness to obtain prior to start)

Valid driver’s license

Ability to successfully pass a background check

Strong organizational, planning, and communication skills

Proficiency with technology platforms including SIS, Canvas, Zoom, Remind, and Google Suite (training provided)

Ability to mentor youth with authenticity, enthusiasm, and a passion for outdoor experiences

Experience working with students in grades 6–12 Position Structure & Time Commitment

10 predetermined Adventure Fridays per semester

Most adventures are 2–5 hours in length and occur primarily on Fridays

Typical weekly commitment is under 10 hours during adventure weeks

Required short trainings each semester (held on predetermined Fridays) are paid

Additional seasonal duties may offer opportunities for increased hours

Mileage reimbursement provided for travel to and from adventure locations from your home address Physical and Mental Requirements

Ability to perform physical activities including walking, hiking, running, standing for extended periods, lifting, and bending

Ability to maintain visual supervision of students and respond to auditory cues

Physical capability to safely facilitate and supervise students in a variety of adventure-based environments

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. Benefits

401(k) Retirement and Paid Time Off.

Salary Range

$23 per hour, 10-15 hours per week Williamsburg Learning is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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