- Day Camp - CO
- Boulder, CO, USA
- Full Time (Seasonal)
Avid4 Adventure, voted on Outside Magazine's Best Places to Work for 4 years in a row, is hiring instructors for our summer day camps in Colorado. We empower kids to choose active, outdoor lifestyles. Instructors are the cornerstone of our team, providing support, mentorship, and instruction to our campers with enthusiasm and passion. Positions available as far north as Boulder and as far south as Colorado Springs with 11 other locations in between.**Please note - this is a listing for a summer 2020 position**
We are seeking instructors that can:
- Live Fun
- Live Environmentally Connected
- Live Truth
- Live Smart(er)
- Live Gratitude
- Live Empowered
- Live Balanced
- Live Community
The CORE Responsibilities of an Instructor:
Happy Campers
- Provide age and developmentally- appropriate instruction in mountain biking, rock climbing, kayaking, canoeing, SUPing, Leave No Trace principles, and team building
- Co-lead an activity group of up to 13 campers through outdoor adventures
- Serve as a role model and guide campers in appropriate behavior, attitudes, and activities
Stellar Programs
- Co-lead activities on or off-site (dependent on camper age group and program)
- Organize and participate in camp programming, ranging from outdoor sports to camp games and rituals
Passionate Staff
- Provide exceptional customer service to parents and all participants in our programs
- Be a member of a dynamic staff team and take an active role in the evaluation of campers, programs, and staff
Job Requirements:
- Minimum 19 years of age and a sincere passion for working with kids
- First Aid and CPR prior to the start of camp (Staff with Wilderness First Aid or higher do receive additional compensation)
- Personal experience in at least one of our core sports: mountain biking, rock climbing, paddling or hiking.
Important Details:
- Staff training: begins in Mid-May 2020
- Camp Dates: June - Mid-August
- Work week: Monday - Friday, about 40 hours/week
Compensation/Perks!
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- Please visit our website for our full compensation rubric, including hourly rates and experience additives at https://avid4.com/jobs/compensation.
- Public transportation reimbursement to/from camp
- Free access to Avid4 gear during non-camp hours
