Overview
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, Bay Area, California; Portland, Oregon; and Bellevue, Washington.
We are hiring Survival Skills Specialists !
Job Duties
Survival Skills Instructors co-lead groups of up to 13 campers teaching outdoor skills including shelter building, fire making, navigation, plant and animal identification, Leave No Trace principles, teambuilding, and more!
Survival Skills Instructors may be asked to also instruct our other core sports – paddling, rock climbing, and mountain biking. We will provide you with all of the hard and soft skills you need to succeed in this position!
Safety is key!! You will be responsible for risk management and teaching our campers how to recreate safely
You are a role model for our campers; you will demonstrate and guide campers in appropriate behavior, attitudes, and activities
Provide exceptional customer service to our campers, parents, and Avid families
Most positions require you to be eligible to drive – our Drivers transport campers to and from program areas using company passenger vans with gear and flatbed trailers in tow. You will be required to attend a driver training and pass an assessment during staff orientation (see background below for specific CA regulations!)
Important Details
Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, typically 30-36 hours/week (position depending)
Position Duration: Training begins Saturday May 30. Programs run from June 6 August 7
Compensation: Pay is determined based on position, additional responsibilities, relevant certifications, and staff tenure. Starting rate: $23.55/hour
Relevant Certification Bonuses:
Wilderness First Aid: $100
Teacher’s License: $200
Plus additional certification bonuses available! ($100-$400 per certification paid end-of-season)
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!!
Required Skills:
Must be at least 18 years of age by the start of camp for all positions
Drivers: Must be at least 20 years of age, 3-year valid driver’s license, and have a clean driving record. Due to California regulations, in order to drive our 15-passenger vans, staff must either possess a CDL or non-CA based drivers license. Candidates who do not meet our age criteria or possess a CA driver's license will be considered for our Logistics Support roles oe nearby Day Camp programs.
Preferred Skills:
+1 years of experience working with kids in a professional or volunteer setting preferred
Personal and/or professional experience in wilderness skills. Relevant experience includes Scouts, camping, backpacking, plant/animal identification, or just a strong passion to learn and teach others in these skills!
Minimum of Basic First Aid, CPR, and Mandatory Reporter certification by the start of camp (and we can point you in the right direction to get this done!!)
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.
