California Expeditions Backpacking Program Guide

Avid4 Adventure•Menlo Park, CA

20h•Onsite

About The Position

Does the outdoors call to you? Do you feel a genuine connection to nature and can’t wait to inspire youth to find their own love for the outdoors? As a Backpacking Specialist with our Expeditions Program, you will do exactly that by guiding kids on multi-day backpacking adventures. You will spend the majority of your summer leading a group of campers to different campsites each night all while teaching campers teamwork, Leave No Trace principles, and how to unplug and reconnect with the outdoors. California Expeditions: Relocation bonus available for qualifying staff! Need housing? Talk to your TA Specialist about local housing options and Avid support available.

Requirements

Must be at least 20 years of age.
3-year valid driver’s license, and have a clean driving record.
1+ years of experience leading multi-day camping or backpacking trips.
Comfortable with multi-day camping excursions and the 24-hour supervision expectations of this position.
By start of training, must have an active CPR certification + Wilderness First Responder/EMT Certification.

Nice To Haves

Experience working at a youth overnight, expedition, or day camp strongly preferred.
Passion for outdoor expeditions!

Responsibilities

Guide a 5-night overnight experience, from Sunday to Friday weekly.
Provide 24-hour support with guidance, supervision, safety and comfort for participants during all activities.
Co-lead other daily outdoor programming including: backpacking, mountain biking, kayaking, canoeing, SUPing and Leave No Trace principles.
Responsible for risk management and teaching campers how to recreate safely.
Act as a role model for campers, demonstrating and guiding them in appropriate behavior, attitudes, and activities.
Provide exceptional customer service to campers, parents, and Avid families.