Outdoor Educator Jobs
Day Camps - Kirkland & Redmond

Do you want to help us make common sense common again?

Are you ready to be a part one of the most unconventional yet effective teams in outdoor education and beyond? Trackers Earth is looking for adventurous and resourceful people to join our team as a Summer Camp Guide or Coordinator. We need resilient and gritty individuals who thrive in outdoor environments by demonstrating exceptional strength, perseverance, and problem-solving abilities. We value candidates who can lead with charisma and strategic insight, capable of inspiring both team members and campers alike. If you're skilled, adaptable, and looking to go beyond just a run-of-the-mill 9-to-5 job, we want to hear from you!

Skills We Teach

  • Bushcraft Skills: Field archery, bushcraft & wilderness survival.
  • Mariner Skills: Fishing, boating, crawfishing, river running & navigation.
  • Homesteading Skills: Farming, woodworking, wild plants & blacksmithing.
  • Strategic Skills: Animal tracking, stealth & strategic thinking.
  • Leadership Skills: Leadership & service grounded in Stoic philosophy.

Why Join Us?

  • Develop leadership and outdoor skills with industry experts.
  • Join our A-Team—where grit, creativity, and perseverance are valued.
  • Earn competitive compensation in a wild, action-packed workplace.
  • Make a deep impact on kids, families & community by fostering nature, adventure & resilience.


Trackers Earth - Old School Education

We help children feel like that group of kids wandering country backyards 50 years ago: independent, tired, muddy, wet, and happy from the woods and wild. Through many years in education, we work to keep kids safe—but not sealed off from, or fearful of, what is wild. We believe children need growing independence, competency, and capacity in nature—not just for their own fulfillment but to contribute to their families, future generations, and the more-than-human world. It’s okay to be thirsty at times, cold at times, and wet at times. That builds empathy and gratitude, fostering true adventure and real accomplishment. We also believe kids should feel supported and cared for as they explore responsibility and service. In nature, they can test their limits and discover the grit and resilience they didn’t know they had.

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Responsibilities

As a Trackers Guide you play a pivotal role in shaping experiences and creating a safe, engaging, and enriching environment for youth.

  • Strategic Leadership with Grit: Lead campers Grades K–12 with confidence and resolve, especially in unexpected moments.
  • Resourcefulness, Charm & Resilience: Represent Trackers with outstanding communication and the ability to bounce back from setbacks.
  • Technical Proficiency & Problem-Solving: Oversee activities and gear with care. Adapt quickly to technical or operational challenges.
  • Creative & Resilient Problem-Solving: Bring energy and tenacity to deliver dynamic, high-quality adventures.
  • Engaging Communication & Education: Teach with strength and compassion. Make lessons fun, impactful, and age-appropriate.

Qualifications

Guiding at Trackers requires physical endurance, mental agility, real skills, and a passion for youth education in dynamic environments.

  • Situational Awareness & Strategic Problem-Solving: Make smart decisions quickly, especially in unpredictable field conditions.
  • Capable in Intensive, Unpredictable Environments: Bring order to chaos with calm and creative solutions—skills honed in fast-paced roles like military, EMS, or camp leadership.
  • Readiness for Action: Navigate rugged terrain and weather, walking 10K–20K steps daily. Athletic or guiding experience helps.
  • Specialized Skills: Bring your niche talents—tactical, historic, ecological—to elevate the program and the team.
  • Ability to Work with All Ages: Engage youth K–12 with clarity and care. Experience in education or related fields valued.

Educator Roles

Trackers offers both seasonal and full-time, year-round roles. Positions are limited, so we encourage you to apply for various options. Please note, you must be able to report to work every available week in the summer season.

Guide (Educator)
mentoring-program

Mentor groups of kids in old-school outdoor & traditional skills. Help them grow to be competent, capable & gritty badasses.

Details
  • Compensation: $21.50 - $22 per hour
  • 1+ year work exp, age 18 & up.
  • Training - Year 1: Jun 16 - 17
  • Training - All Staff: Jun 18 - 20
  • Teaching Jun 23 - Aug 29 (Mon - Fri)

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Specialist
Fishing - Adult - Slide

This role is for highly experienced practitioners specializing in specific skills such as handcrafts, fishing, rock climbing, kayaking, or bushcraft.

Details
  • Compensation: $20.50 - $21.50 per hour
  • 3+ years high level work experience & education in specific specialty skills.
  • Training - Year 1: Jun 16 - 17
  • Training - All Staff: Jun 18 - 20
  • Teaching Jun 23 - Aug 29 (Mon - Fri)

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Coordinator (Manager)
Rock Climbing Camp

Mentor youth as they grow to be gritty & capable. Manage guides and coordinate program safety, operations, stewardship & leadership.

Details
  • Compensation: $1045 per week
  • 1+ year outdoor ed & management exp, 2+ years work exp, age 18 & up.
  • Training - Year 1: Jun 16 - 17
  • Training - All Staff: Jun 18 - 20
  • Teaching Jun 23 - Aug 29 (Mon - Fri)

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Please note: all required dates are mandatory. If you cannot make the full summer commitment, consider our Flexible Substitute role. Guide staff have the option to take a week off from June 30 to July 4.

Locations

Program educators are not assigned to a fixed worksite. You must be able to report to any assigned workplace location in Kirkland.

Training

Training includes both pre-reading and in-person workshops. Please note: training is paid at minimum wage. After training, the regular pay rate applies.

Flexible Substitute

Can't commit to the entire summer? Choose Flexible Substitute when applying. We can call you to serve as a Guide Educator based on weekly or daily needs.

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