summer guide Application

Currently accepting applications for Field Guide positions for Summer 2025
Application Review begins Spring 2025

Thank you for your decision to apply for one of our summer guide positions. Here are the instructions for submitting an application:

Please complete the form below, then
Email the following to info@riteofpassagejourneys.org:
- Your current resume, including at least two reference contacts
- Copies of your medical certification cards
- Feel free to include a cover letter that elaborates further on your interest in working with Rite of Passage Journeys.

Your application for employment won’t be complete until we receive this additional information. When we receive all your information, we’ll contact you regarding the next steps in the application process!

Rite of Passage Journeys Field Guide
Application Form Summer 2025

Your Full Name

First Name

Last Name

Birthdate

Gender Pronouns

Phone

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Your Address

Address 1

Address 2

City

State/Province

Zip/Postal Code

Country

Your Email Address

How were you referred to Rite of Passage Journeys?

Goals and Intentions

Why are you excited to work with Rite of Passage Journeys?

Prior Experience

Please describe your relevant experiences working with (or assisting with) programs for youth. Please include any other relevant experiences.

Areas of Strength and Passion

What are some areas of working with youth that you feel you have strong gifts to contribute to a guide team?

Areas of Emphasis

What areas of working with youth are you wanting to improve or develop for yourself?

Wilderness Experience

Please list 3 – 4 of your most significant outdoor experiences; include Location, Length in Days and Miles, Type of Trip (Guide, Participant or Personal), and Highlights from the trip.

Specific trips you are interested in:

Please review the youth programs page of our website.

Younger Kids (Explorer's Journey, Call to Adventure)

Coming of Age Journeys (Mt. Quests, Moon Rise)

Teen Trips (Fire on the Mountain, Solo Crossing, Queer Crossing)

All or No Strong Preference

CERTIFICATIONS:

Wilderness First Aid

What is your highest level of wilderness medical or first aid training – current or planned?

Provider:

Expiration Date

Do you have a current driver's license valid in the State of Washington?

Yes

Expiration Date

Applicant's Statement & Electronic Signature

By submitting this application, I confirm that I am legally eligible for employment in the State of Washington, and any offer of employment will be conditional on my provision of documentation to this effect. I understand that guiding at Rite of Passage Journeys involves working with minors, and I grant my permission for Rite of Passage Journeys to run a background check on me as part of the hiring process. I understand that this application is NOT a contract of employment. I certify that all statements herein are true and understand that any falsification or willful omission shall be sufficient cause for dismissal or refusal of employment.

I understand that checking this box constitutes a legal signature confirming that I acknowledge and agree to the above Terms of Acceptance.

summer guide Application

Currently accepting applications for Field Guide positions for Summer 2025Application Review begins Spring 2025

Rite of Passage Journeys Field Guide Application Form Summer 2025

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Currently accepting applications for Field Guide positions for Summer 2025
Application Review begins Spring 2025

Rite of Passage Journeys Field Guide
Application Form Summer 2025