Wilderness Therapy Guide

Website Passages Alaska

About Us

Passages Alaska offers wilderness therapy and adventure experiences for youth in Southeast Alaska. Staff guide students through outdoor challenges while teaching mindfulness and survival skills. Learn more at www.passagesalaska.com.

Job Description

Passages Alaska is hiring Field Guides to lead wilderness therapy programs. Guides ensure safety, teach outdoor and mindfulness skills, and support emotionally struggling youth. Work includes canoeing, hiking, wildlife encounters, cooking, and managing group dynamics. Guides document activities, participate in meditation and yoga sessions, and may handle emergencies. Physical and emotional stamina, outdoor skills, and a clean, sober lifestyle are required. Wilderness or therapy experience is preferred. Staff spend extended periods outdoors without cell service. Benefits include competitive pay starting at $215.50/day, meals in the field, two-week paid training, professional development, and opportunities for career growth within the organization.

Job Information

Category Details
Employer Passages Alaska
Position Field Guide
Location Southeast Alaska
Responsibilities Facilitate safe outdoor experiences, teach outdoor/mindfulness skills, support youth, document activities
Requirements 21+ years old, wilderness therapy experience, physically/emotionally capable, background check, clean/sober lifestyle
Skills Preferred Canoeing, saltwater experience, outdoor survival skills, experience with adolescents
Pay $215.50+ per day, step increases with experience
Benefits Meals in field, two-week paid training, ongoing clinical/professional development, career growth opportunities
Schedule Typically 2 weeks on, 1-2 weeks off
Website www.passagesalaska.com

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Job Information

Job TitleWilderness Therapy Guide
CompanyPassages Alaska
LocationKlawock, AK, United States
Job Type
Date PostedSeptember 8, 2025
Expiry DateSeptember 23, 2026
SalaryUSD 215.50 DAY
Job Summary
Passages Alaska is recruiting a rewarding opportunity wilderness therapy guide to join their dynamic team in Klawock, AK, United States. This full-time a rewarding opportunity offers excellent prospects for growth with an expected salary of approximately USD 215.50 DAY. Submit your application today to join a motivated team.
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