Summer Overnight Camp Assistant Director

Avid4 Adventure•Evergreen, CO

14d•$660•Onsite

About The Position

Each year we employ hundreds of Seasonal Staff to serve thousands of campers and our Directors and Assistant Directors are an integral part of this success. Each Camp Leadership Team is responsible for ensuring the delivery of safe, high quality and efficient programs. They also provide mentorship and training to our Seasonal Instructors and are responsible for creating a positive, inclusive, and memorable work environment. If you are seeking meaningful work as a leader in our outdoor recreation community, we invite you to join us this upcoming Summer! Important Details Work Schedule: Overnight camps are a 24/7 operation. The leadership team will create a schedule that provides you with one evening off/week and segments of other time off throughout the week. Position Duration: In person Camp Leadership training May 1 - 3. Additional pre-season training takes place in Colorado May 16 - 29; overnight camp programs run from May 31 through August 1. Compensation: Pay is determined based on position, additional responsibilities, relevant certifications, and staff tenure. Starting hourly are below: Assistant Directors: $660/week Room and board provided all Summer! Between $100 - $350 end of season BONUS by advanced certification Additional bonuses for advanced certifications: $125 - $400 per certification

Requirements

All Camp Leadership must qualify to drive camp vehicles, i.e., be 20 years or older by the start of camp with a valid driver’s license
Must have some prior customer service experience, and a high comfort level of talking to families
Must have demonstrated expertise in at least one of our core sports (paddling, hiking, climbing, mountain biking)
Must possess a minimum of CPR and First Aid Certification at the start of camp for some position; Wilderness First Aid (or WFR/EMT) and CPR certification preferred

Responsibilities

Ensure a high quality experience for our families, going above and beyond in communicating and providing outstanding customer service.
Be a positive role model to our campers and staff, helping support them as needed, and taking initiative as a leader around camp.
Complete behind-the-scenes administrative work to include uploading pictures, printing camper emails, and responding to phone calls and email communication.
Provide excellent customer service to our parents by addressing problems immediately, communicating clearly and frequently, responding to parent survey feedback, and guiding staff on Avid4 best practices.
Organize and take lead on camper drop off and pick up days for each session.
Sub in as an instructor to provide breaks on an as needed basis.