Job Description

Avid4 Adventure, voted on Outside Magazine's Top 50 Best Places to Work list for multiple years in a row, is hiring staff for our summer overnight camps in Colorado. Instructors are the cornerstone of our team, providing support, mentorship, and instruction to our campers with enthusiasm and passion. Instructors provide 24-hour care for our campers and act as their primary support while in cabin, on/off property, on expeditions, and more.

At Avid4, we embrace inclusion, diversity, justice, and equity, and we acknowledge that the outdoor/adventure education industry has been and remains a space dominated by white privilege and those from a higher socio-economic status. We are actively working to improve diversity and inclusion both within Avid4 Adventure and in the outdoor industry! Visit our Inclusivity page to learn more about our commitment and progress.

CORE Responsibilities

• Happy Campers
  • Provide 24-hour support with guidance, supervision, safety and comfort for participants during all activities.
  • Manage our Rock Climbing program while guiding kids to have an awesome day on bikes!
  • Serve as a role model and guide campers in appropriate behavior, attitudes, and activities.

• Stellar Programs
  • Guide an overnight experience, ranging from an 1-night overnight onsite to a 5-day backpacking trip.
  • Organize and participate in camp programming, ranging from outdoor sports to camp games and rituals.

• Passionate Staff
  • Provide exceptional customer service to parents and all participants in our programs.
  • Be a member of a dynamic staff team and take an active role in the evaluation of campers, programs, and staff.

Job Requirements

• Minimum 18 years of age by the start of camp training.
• Experience setting up institutional Trad anchors and managing a climb site of 13 campers.
• Wilderness First Aid and CPR by the start of camp training.
• 1+ years of experience working at a resident camp is preferred but not required.
• Valid driver's license is required for 21+ years old staff. All 21+ years old staff will go through a 2-day 15-passenger van driving training during your first week of employment.

Important Details

• Staff training: Staff training begins in early June
• Camp Dates: early June - early August. For specific dates and details on each location & program, please click here .
• Work Days: Overnight camps are a 24/7 operation. The overnight camp leadership team will create a schedule that provides you with one evening off/week and segments of other time off throughout the week.

Compensation

• Starting rate $430/week
• This position is required to live on the property. Room and meals are provided to you as a part of your compensation.
• Please visit our website for our full compensation rubric, including rates and experience additives at .

About Avid4 Adventure

Founded in the heartland of outdoor adventure, Boulder, Colorado, Avid4 Adventure has been activating kids' outdoor genes for over 15 years through our summer camp programs. We lead campers on adventures that include climbing, biking, paddling, hiking and more! With a mission of empowering kids to choose active outdoor lifestyles , our programs are designed to launch kids into a lifetime of outdoor adventure. We believe that our environment and our people are just as important as profit and we are proud to be a Certified B Corp .

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For more information, or to apply now, you must go to the website below. Please DO NOT email your resume to us as we only accept applications through our website.

Why work here

• Do what you love! As a member of the Avid4 team, you will spend your days outside inspiring a new generation of outdoor adventurers.
• Join an amazing staff community!  You will be joining a team of insatiable outdoor enthusiasts - all year long, our team's communication channels are buzzing with invitations for trips, climbing days, happy hours, and other events.
• Great perks! We are proud to pay all of our staff at least the living wage in the areas in which we have programs. We also value experience and certifications that enhance your outdoor educator profession. Additionally, you will have free access to our gear during non-camp hours, pro deals, adventure grants, and optional professional development opportunities.
• Positions available to match your passion and experience!

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