Summer Expedition Biking Instructor
About The Position
For over 20 years, Avid4 Adventure has empowered kids to live active outdoor lifestyles through our unique outdoor programming. We have camps based throughout Colorado (Louisville) and California (Menlo Park) Our Candidate Help Center is here to help you find the best program, location, and position for you! California Expeditions: Housing is available onsite through our camp partner Menlo College. Check out our Staff Housing Page for more information!! Important Details Work Schedule: Sunday 7 am - Friday 6 pm. Scheduled time off is Friday evening and all day Saturday. Position Duration: Training takes place in Colorado May 16- June 5, position depending. (California Instructors: transportation and lodgings for Colorado provided!) Programs run June through August, program and location depending. Compensation: Pay is determined based on position, additional responsibilities, relevant certifications, and staff tenure. Starting rates are below: Colorado: $695/week California $942/week Relevant Certification Bonuses: Minimum Bonus: $100 for Wilderness First Aid/WAFA or $350 Wilderness First Responder/EMT at the end of the season IMBA/ICP: $200 $100-$400 additional certification bonuses available! Due to California regulations, in order to drive our 15-passenger vans, staff must either possess a CDL or non-CA based drivers license. California candidates who do not meet our age criteria or possess a CA driver's license will be considered for our Colorado Expeditions Program, Logistics Support roles, nearby Day Camp programs.
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 kids on multi-day camping or backpacking trips
- Passion for outdoor expeditions! Must be 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 Aid certification or Wilderness First Responder/EMT
Nice To Haves
- Specialized certifications eligible for end-of-season bonuses! $100 - $400 per certification
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.
- Provide age-appropriate programming instruction for mountain biking; will also co-lead other daily outdoor programming including: backpacking, mountain biking, kayaking, canoeing, SUPing and Leave No Trace principles.
- Safety is key!! You will be responsible for risk management and teaching our campers how to recreate safely
- You are a role model for our campers; you will demonstrate and guide campers in appropriate behavior, attitudes, and activities
- Provide exceptional customer service to our campers, parents, and Avid families
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Career Level
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