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Backpacking Trip Leader
Program Summary
Hidden Villa is a non-profit organization with a 100-year history, focusing on environmental education, land stewardship and community building. We use our organic farm, surrounding wilderness and community to provide opportunities to learn about the environment and social justice. Hidden Villa stretches over 1600 acres of open space in the foothills of the Santa Cruz Mountains, about 40 miles south of San Francisco.
Hidden Villa is committed to creating an environment where all people are welcomed and feel a sense of belonging while here on the farm. This approach opens the door for formative experiences for our campers as they enjoy this beautiful place in nature and build connections with the people and world around them.
Each day, campers embark on adventures through the farm and wilderness preserve. They are challenged to try new things and find confidence in their individuality as they strike up friendships with the other youth in their group. Our staff are trained on how to maintain an empathetic and compassionate learning approach while they facilitate thought provoking activities and discussions around social and environmental issues.
Position Description
The Backpacking Trip Leader is responsible for the successful preparation and completion of Hidden Villa’s backpacking programs. With the support of the Co-Trip Leaders, this position will guide High School age youth with varying levels of backpacking experience, on two 1-week and two 2-week trips over the summer while creating a fun and educational experience that supports Hidden Villa’s mission.
Our unique access to open space and excellent trail systems that meander through the Santa Cruz mountains sets us up for providing amazing backpacking experiences for our campers. Our trip leaders will facilitate environmental education learning moments, reflections on topics around social justice and inclusion, and build community within the group as the campers trek through wilderness areas.
Trip leaders will facilitate two 1-week trips at the beginning of the summer for campers in grades 9-11. Then our trip leaders will facilitate two 12-day long Bay 2 Sea programs where 10th-12th graders will hike from Hidden Villa through the Santa Cruz Mountains and conclude their trip at the Pacific Ocean.
Applicants who are hired for the summer are eligible to get their Wilderness First Aid certification here at Hidden Villa this coming spring.
A Backpacking Trip Leader will work on a team to lead groups of campers in 9th – 12th grade.
About the Position
Position Title: Backpacking Trip Leader
Reports to: Unit Leader
Exempt/ Non-Exempt: Exempt
Benefits: $650/per week. Living space & meals provided.
Duration: June 2nd – August 2nd, 2025
Essential Job Duties
Candidate Qualifications
Physical Requirements
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This job operates in an outdoor setting. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time. Camp can be a high energy environment where noise and stimulus can reach overwhelming levels. While performing duties of this job, the employee is required to regularly stand; walk up to 15 miles on uneven terrain. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Mandated Reporting and Staff Training
Our summer camp staff members are required to complete a mandated reporter training to become Mandated Reporters. It is possible that a camper will share information or experiences from their homelife that requires Hidden Villa to file a report with Child Welfare Services. This can be upsetting to some individuals and is our legal and ethical duty to report cases of suspected child abuse.
Summer camp staff training is designed to equip our staff with the skills and tools they need to be effective leaders within our camp. At times staff training will focus on complicated topics such as mental health crises, child abuse, sexual harassment in the workplace, and neurodivergent behavior. While staff can take space when needed, participation in all training sessions is required.
Hidden Villa is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and campers.
Send questions to camp@hiddenvilla.org
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