Overnight Camp Backpacking Specialist

Avid4 Adventure • Bailey, CO

33d • $528 • Onsite

About The Position

For almost 20 years, Avid4 Adventure has empowered kids to live active outdoor lifestyles through our unique outdoor programming. As a Backpacking Specialist with our Windy Peak Overnight Camp, 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. If you are seeking meaningful work as part of an inclusive community of outdoor enthusiasts, we invite you to join us this upcoming summer!

Requirements

• Must be at least 20 years of age at the start of training.
• By the start of training, must have an active CPR and Wilderness First Responder (WFR, EMT, or W-EMT) certifications
• 1+ years of experience leading multi-day backpacking/camping trips in a professional, volunteer, and/or personal setting.
• Valid drivers' license is required. All staff will go through a 2-day 15-passenger van driving training during your first week of employment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in our core sports is highly preferred, but not required for all positions (required for Specialists)
• 1+ years of experience working with kids in a professional or volunteer setting preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide 24-hour support with guidance, supervision, safety and comfort for participants during all activities.
• Co-lead daily outdoor programming including mountain biking, rock climbing, kayaking, canoeing, SUPing and Leave No Trace principles.
• Organize and participate in camp programming, ranging from outdoor sports to camp games and rituals
• Follow and educate campers on safety protocols to ensure the safety and wellbeing of participants
• Serve as a role model and guide campers by exhibiting appropriate behavior, attitudes, and activities
• Provide exceptional customer service to parents and all participants in our programs.
• If you are a trained Driver, transport up to 13 campers to and from program areas with company passenger vans.
• Candidates with increased experience in one or more of our core sports may serve as a program area expert (i.e., as a Specialist) either supporting multi sport camps or instructing single sport camps in: climbing, mountain biking, whitewater paddling, or survival skills.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees