Overview
In this role you will
Provide 24-hour support with guidance, supervision, safety and comfort for participants during all activities.
Co-lead an activity group of up to 13 campers; guide an overnight experience, ranging from an 1-night overnight onsite to a 5-day backpacking trip.
Serve as a role model and guide campers by exhibiting appropriate behavior, attitudes, and activities.
Follow and educate campers on safety protocols to ensure the safety and wellbeing of participants.
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
Important Details
Work Schedule: Overnight camps are a 24/7 operation. The leadership team will create a schedule that provides you with time off throughout each session. This will typically include an extended daily break, 24 hours off per session, and the weekend, (Friday evening to Sunday morning), between each session.
Position Duration: Training begins May 17; overnight camp programs run from June 9 through August 2.
Compensation: Pay is determined based on position, additional responsibilities, relevant certifications, and staff tenure. Starting hourly are below:
Overnight Camp Specialists: $467.50/week (room and board provided!)
Relevant Certification Bonuses: $100 – $400 per certification (up to $400)
Qualifications:
Your Background
Must be at least 20 years of age at the start of training.
By the start of training, must have an active CPR and Wilderness First Responder (WFR, EMT, or W-EMT) certifications
1+ years of experience leading multi-day backpacking/camping trips in a professional, volunteer, and/or personal setting.
Valid drivers' license is required. All staff will go through a 2-day 15-passenger van driving training during your first week of employment.
About Avid4 Adventure
The mission of Avid4 Adventure is to provide kids and teens with the skills and confidence to choose active outdoor lifestyles. We transport campers to authentic local recreation areas and teach them to climb, bike, paddle, hike and thrive in the outdoors. More importantly, we teach kids and teens to assess risks, use sound judgment, and believe in their abilities. Through summer day camps, overnight camps, school programs, and events, Avid4 Adventure inspires thousands of kids and teens every year to lead active lifestyles.
