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Why work for The Road Less Traveled? To be a part of the leadership of The Road Less Traveled is to be a part of the RLT family - a family of responsible, flexible, creative, and organized leaders.

Our programs focus on wilderness adventure, cultural awareness, environmental education, service learning and language learning. We offer young people a life experience that sparks both their physical and intellectual growth. We are an American Camp Association-accredited program and a licensed child-care facility in the state of Colorado. We take great pride in our certification because it means we have met or exceeded over 300 standards, ranging from safety to communication to programming.

We begin our summers with eight days of staff training. Our extensive leader training provides information and practice to prepare you for your summer expeditions. We share not only our expertise and knowledge, but also our experiences and ideas. We provide a supportive, educational environment that allows you to make a difference in the lives of young people.

RLT OFFERS YOU THE OPPORTUNITY TO:
  • Share your knowledge and love of the wilderness, service learning and cultural awareness with bright and enthusiastic young people
  • Work with other highly motivated, qualified, committed professionals
  • Experience the extraordinary lands and cultures of the American West, the Gulf Coast, South Dakota, Alaska, Hawaii, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Guatemala, Bhutan, India, Tanzania, Namibia, Panama, Peru, Norway and Spain

    ACTIVITIES ON RLT INCLUDE:
  • Backpacking
  • Ice and Snow Mountaineering
  • Rock Climbing
  • Hard Shell Kayaking
  • Inflatable Kayaking
  • Whitewater Rafting
  • Desert Hiking
  • Trekking
  • Biking
  • Sailing
  • Windsurfing
  • Community Service
  • Language immersion/exposure


  • QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Wilderness First Responder (WFR) certification required before staff training begins
  • Minimum age of 21 as of June 15
  • Experience working with teenagers
  • Driver's license and good driving record
  • Lifeguard certification preferred
  • Foreign language and travel skills for overseas trips
  • Construction experience is helpful for community service programs


  • Click here for further specifications about leader and co-leader positions.
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    Complete the online application and upload your resume.

    Have your three references complete the reference forms
    and return them to:
    The Road Less Traveled, Attn. Adam Lindsley
    2331 North Elston Ave
    Chicago, IL 60614-4009
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    Fax: 480-247-5433
    Mandatory personal interview, two professional references and one personal reference required.

     

     
    The RLT Experience

    Two roads diverged
    in a wood, and I -
    I took the one
    less traveled by,
    And that has made
    all the difference.

    - ROBERT FROST

    Program Locations

    USA and Canada
    Central America
    South America
    Africa
    Asia
    Europe

    Program Activities

    Service Learning
    Cultural Immersion
    Spanish Immersion/Exposure
    Language Study and Service
    Language School
    Environmental Conservation
    Leadership Curriculum
    Wilderness First Responder Certification
    Backpacking
    Safari
    Whitewater Rafting
    Surfing
    Kayaking
    Rock Climbing
    Mountain Biking
    Ice and Snow Mountaineering

    Service Learning Programs

    Conservation is the Key: Florida
    Aloha 'Aina: HI
    Call of the Wild: CO
    Spirit of the West:
    SD
    The Gulf Coast: LA
    Hujambo: Tanzania
    Wapenduka: Namibia
    Namaste: India

    Language and Service Programs

    Los Cayucos: Panama
    Pachamama: Peru
    El Sendero:
    Costa Rica
    Sigue No Más: Ecuador
    Valle de los Volcanes: Guatemala
    Platico con Ticos: Costa Rica

    Global Perspectives Programs

    Hidden Kingdom: Bhutan
    Música del Mundo: Costa Rica
    Andalucía Mía: Spain

    Adventure Expeditions

    El Reto: Costa Rica
    The Great Divide: WY
    Ridges & Rapids:
    CO, UT
    Water & Rocks: ID, MT, UT, WA
    Midnight Sun: AK
    Footsteps of Giants: Norway

    Leadership Training
    Service Leadership: Costa Rica & Panama
    Leadership Challenge: Washington & British Columbia