WORK WITH BACKCOUNTRY MEDICAL GUIDES
Ready to Teach Backcountry Medicine?
At Backcountry Medical Guides (BMG), we don't just teach wilderness medicine—we live it. As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, we're out there teaching emergency medicine in the mountains, on the water, and everywhere adventure happens. Our sport-specific, hands-on training prepares students for real-world backcountry emergencies, and we need instructors who are deeply committed to that mission.
At BMG we empower people to adventure well. When someone's deep in the wilderness and things don’t go as planned, we want them ready. Confident. Capable. That's where you come in.
Current Opportunities
Backcountry Medical Guides accepts rolling applications and is looking for instructors across all disciplines. Courses primarily take place in Washington and California. We're looking for instructors who live in or frequently travel to these states (opportunities outside these areas may be limited).
Why You'll Love Teaching with BMG
The Work is Incredible
You're not teaching in a classroom. You're teaching hands-on courses in outdoor settings—mountains, trails, coastlines. You'll blend experiential education with real world experience, helping students build critical thinking skills and real confidence for high-stakes situations.
The People Are Amazing
You'll work alongside instructors who are ER docs, flight nurses, PAs, paramedics, EMTs, guides, athletes, and adventurers. Folks who work hard and play hard; skiing big lines, running ultras, paddling remote coastlines, you get the picture. Everyone at BMG is excited about this work, and we want you to be too.
You'll Actually Make an Impact
Our students leave prepared to handle emergencies in the backcountry. You're not just teaching protocols—you're giving people the skills and confidence to save lives when it counts most.
We Support You
Instructors receive online and in-person training so you're confident in BMG's approach to education, leadership, and—yes—having a great time doing it.
You're Part of Something Bigger
We're not just running courses—we're key players in our local communities with committed partnerships we genuinely love working with. From outdoor organizations to search and rescue teams to community groups, we're building a network that strengthens backcountry safety everywhere we operate.
What We Teach
We offer contract-based instructor positions for single-day, multi-day, and weeklong courses in Washington, California, and Oregon, ranging from public courses to private and sponsored trainings.
Sport-specific medicine that matters:
Wilderness Medicine
Mountain Bike Medicine
Maritime Medicine
Ski & Snowboard Medicine
Trail Running Medicine
Questions?
We love questions—they help us get to know you better. Reach out anytime:
employment@backcountrymedicalguides.org