Assistant Program Director

San Juan Outfitters is looking for someone who is interested in a long-term career in expedition leadership and guiding. This position will advance into the Program Director role in August 2025, when the current Program Director leaves to attend school. To start the season, the Assistant Program Director will be responsible for helping supervise the staff and operational procedures for all expedition programming. In order to become familiar with all of our trips, the Assistant Director will spend a portion of the coming summer guiding overnight trips. These trips include but are not limited to: kayak day trips, overnight kayak tours, road bike tours, multisport tours, hiking, and backpacking tours. When not in the field, this position will assist the program director in all aspects regarding the management and execution on both day and overnight expeditions in preparation. 

Requirements:

• 3+ years of leading or managing eco-tours with backcountry experience
• Current first aid/CPR – WFR or EMT Preferred
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook
• Experience working independently and managing multiple tasks at a time
• Interpersonal skills to effectively motivate others
• Detailed oriented & thorough, with ability to see the “big picture”
• Must be able to lift and carry items up to 50 pounds
• Demonstrate the ability to identify issues and implement effective solution
• Adapt readily to changing circumstances, embracing flexibility

Preferred Skills:

• 4 year degree preferred
• Navigation and tidal planning
• Ocean kayaking experience
• Road biking experience
• Backpacking experience
• Outdoor gear repair i.e. tents, dry bags, stoves, radios etc.

Responsibilities: 

• Assistant manager and contact for 10+ guides and employees
• Be on call throughout peak season to assist with emergencies in the field
• Assist with recruiting, onboarding, and training of new hires
• Develop and maintain departmental training
• Maintain good standing with National, State and County Parks, including submitting new applications, annual reporting, and ensuring compliance with all regulations
• Be an expert in all programming and trips that SJO is responsible for
• Responsible for helping in drafting, updating, and modifying the operations manual for each program. This is based on real time research and operations during scouting
• Responsible for helping to prepare, maintain, inventory, and store all equipment required for all programs.
• Weekly scheduling for 10+ employees