Overnight Residential Camp Counselor

Job Description

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 $425/week but increase with additional experience, specializations, and certifications. Read more about our compensation structure here.


We are hiring Overnight Camp Instructors for the following locations and roles:

Camp Blue Sky (Grades 1- 5) - Evergreen, CO
Camp Windy Peak (Grades 6-12) - Bailey, CO


In this role you will

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 well-being 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.  


Must be at least 18 years of age by the start of camp for all positions
Must be at least 20 years of age to be eligible for a Driver position
+1 years of experience working with kids in a professional or volunteer setting preferred
Experience in one of our core sports is preferred, but not required for Instructors
Demonstrated personal and/or professional experience in one of our core sports is required for Specialists
Minimum of Basic First Aid & CPR certification by the start of camp (and we can point you in the right direction to get this done) Some positions at Camp Windy Peak may require a Wilderness First Aid (or WFR/EMT) certification.


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.
Mandatory training begins May 17; overnight camp programs run from June 1 through August 2.
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.