Summer Expedition Camp Instructor

Avid4 Adventure • Louisville, CO

10h • $605 - $984

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!
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.
Colorado Expeditions run June 7 - August 8
California Expeditions run June 14 - July 31
Compensation: Pay is determined based on position, additional responsibilities, relevant certifications, and staff tenure. Starting hourly are below:
Instructors:
Colorado $605-$726/ week depending on experience
California $822-$984 /week depending on experience
Relevant Certification Bonuses: $100 - $400 per certification (up to $1000 for multiple certifications)
This job description provides an overview of the primary and most common responsibilities and is not exhaustive of all tasks that may be performed. Flexibility, adaptability, willingness to learn, and ownership of your performance are an ESSENTIAL part of your Summer!!

Requirements

• Must be at least 20 years of age to be eligible for a Driver position. Driver eligibility required for most positions.
• 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 + either a Wilderness First Responder (WFR, EMT, or W-EMT) or Wilderness First Aid certification depending upon position.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated personal and/or professional experience in one of our core sports is required for Specialists
• Specialized certifications eligible for end-of-season bonuses! $125 - $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.
• Co-lead daily outdoor programming including: backpacking, mountain biking, rock climbing, kayaking, canoeing, SUPing and Leave No Trace principles.
• 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.
• 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

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