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Do 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 an Expedition Instructor, you will do exactly that by guiding kids on multi-sport, backpacking, biking, or climbing adventures. Our programs (with the exception of our backpacking offering) spend the week at a base camp located at campsites in state parks. This is a field position that runs Sundays through Fridays throughout the summer.
We are hiring Expedition Camp Instructors for the following locations:
Louisville, CO
Why Avid4 Adventure?
We were again voted by Outside Magazine as one of the 50 Best Places to Work.
We are the only summer camp in the world that is a Certified B Corp (Benefit Corporation).
We truly live by our Core Values.
We are committed to improving inclusion, diversity, justice, and equity both internally and in the outdoor industry as a whole. You can learn more about our JEDI commitments and progress here.
Benefits - Access to affordable health insurance, access to free gear, discounted pro deals on gear, public transportation reimbursement to/from work professional development, and more!
Compensation - All meals provided during expeditions. Paid weekly rates start at $605/week but increase with additional experience, specializations, and certifications. Read more about our compensation structure here.
We have Day Camp programs at our five camp locations in the San Francisco Bay Areas as well as Expedition Programs out of our Colorado, Portland, and Seattle/Bellevue locations. If you are interested in being considered for any other program or location, be sure to let us know!
In this role you will
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 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.
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.
Demonstrated personal and/or professional experience in one of our core sports is required for Specialists.
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.
Work Schedule
Sunday morning - Friday afternoon, scheduled time off is Friday evening and all day Saturday.
Mandatory training begins May 1 - 17 depending on position. Programs begin June 1 and run through August 9.
READY TO JOIN THE TEAM??
We understand your time is valuable which is why we have a simple, mobile-friendly application. We also like to be transparent about our interview process so here is what you can expect after you apply:
Step 1: Complete a one-way video interview and submit three references (personal and/or professional)
Step 2: 20-minute live virtual interview
Final decision!!
This process moves quickly so be ready to hear from us shortly after you submit your application.
We are unable to accept any more candidates this summer that require a visa to work with us. Be sure to check our job board again in the Fall to be considered for our 2024 Summer Season!
For more information, or to apply now, you must go to the website below. Please DO NOT email your resume to us as we only accept applications through our website.