Alpengirl

UPDATES: Hiring!

Hiring:

Location: Bozeman, Montana

Wages/Pay: $4,000.00 - $4,700.00 / season

Experience Level: Some experience required

Job Start Date: Jun 08, 2026

Adventure Awaits!

Our trips are only as wonderful as our leaders.

Alpenguides are enthusiastic, inspirational, intrepid outdoor people who are dedicated to creating meaningful and fun opportunities for each and every Alpengirl participant.

We are seeking trustworthy, fun-loving individuals who model the Alpengirl values of adventure and inclusivity, and are passionate about sharing the outdoors with our awesome participants!

Before you apply, dive into the job description so you know exactly what the journey entails:

Job Description: 

The role of an Alpenguide is central to the Alpengirl experience, requiring a balance of hard and soft skills to lead and care for participants with varying levels of outdoor experience, from beginners to seasoned campers.

Working in teams of 2-3, Alpenguides oversee groups of 10-12 participants on 6-14 day trips, supported by the Alpengirl Leadership Team.

Responsibilities include: 

• Leading multi-day adventure activities, while supervising youth and supporting adults

• Managing risks, providing wilderness medical care

• Handling group dynamics

• Teaching outdoor skills and Leave No Trace ethics

• Driving 15-passenger vans

• Planning and preparing meals

• Communicating with partners, parents, and Alpengirl Leadership

Qualifications:

• At least 21 years of age

• Completed at least 1 year of college (college graduates preferred)

• Wilderness First Aid (WFA) with Epinephrine Auto-injector certification (Wilderness First Responder WFR preferred)

• CPR/AED certification

• Valid driver license with clean driving record and clean criminal background record

• Previous experience leading backpacking trips

• Previous experience with youth outdoor education and leadership

• Ability to perform positively and maintain self-care with limited personal time or time off

• Fun lovin’ attitude and superhuman power of some kind!

Additional desirable qualifications:

• Lifeguard certification 

• Leave No Trace certification

• Backcountry Food Handlers certification

• Previous experience driving 15 passenger vans and trailers

• Yoga instructor certification and/or yoga experience 

• Two or more seasons experience working with adults and/or teenagers in a camp/outdoor education setting

• Knowledge of and/or experience with geographic area of trips

• Experience teaching science and/or natural history 

Applicants must be physically able to perform the following:

• Hike up to 10 miles at elevations up to 11,000 feet, carrying a heavy backpack

• Traverse uneven terrain that could include gravel, dirt, mud, snow and ice

• Hike quickly for up to 10 miles in emergency situations

• Live and work in a setting with variable weather conditions

• Move and/or lift up to 60 pounds; load and unload equipment/packs from vehicles

• Reach, climb, grasp, push and pull above and below shoulder levels; squat and bend

Applicants must possess the following mental and emotional requirements:

• Emotional stability and maturity

• Promptness, reliability, and trustworthiness

• Ability to communicate effectively with supervisor, co-workers, participants, contract outfitters/vendors, and parents

• Ability to work successfully with people from diverse backgrounds

• Ability to self-motivate and make independent decisions 

• Flexibility, spontaneity, and the ability to respond quickly and appropriately to participant needs, daily program needs, and emergency situations

• Ability to model and teach safety and risk management

• Ability to organize and recall facts, figures and information

• Ability to concentrate, focus, and accurately and efficiently perform required tasks

Applicants must be tolerant of the following environmental exposures: 

• Potentially hot, cold, wet, dry and humid weather

• Variable and potentially extreme temperature conditions, depending on elevation, time of day, and season (June-August)

• Potential exposure to toxic substances (i.e. bleach, petroleum vehicle fuel) 

• Potential exposure to natural disasters such as fire, flood, earthquake, landslide, or heavy snow

• Potential exposure to to dust, pollen, poison oak, and a variety of animals, plants, bees and insects

Additional Information About Alpengirl & The Alpenguides!

See the full job description at: https://www.alpengirlcamp.com/why-alpengirl/employment/alpenguide-job-description/

Alpengirl provides equal camp opportunities to all. 

Alpengirl does not discriminate regarding its employees or participants on the basis of race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, age, or disability.