Adventure Camp Instructor

For almost 20  years, Avid4 Adventure has empowered kids to live active, outdoor lifestyles through our unique outdoor programming.  From teaching youth to ride a bike for the very first time to guiding experienced campers through multi-day backpacking expeditions, our Summer Instructors lay the foundation for a lifelong love of adventure. In turn, our team members gain invaluable mentorship and training in outdoor sports, youth development, leadership, and Leave No Trace principles. If you are seeking meaningful work as part of an inclusive community of outdoor enthusiasts, we invite you to join us this upcoming summer!

In this role you will

• 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 wellbeing of participants

• Serve as a role model by exhibiting appropriate behavior, attitudes, and activities

• Provide exceptional customer service to parents and all program participants

Your Background 

• Must be at least 18 years of age by the start of camp for all positions

• +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

• 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)

Important Details

• Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 35-40  hours/week

• Position Duration: Position will (ideally) begin either June 24 or 25 (or asap!); camps run through August 9 or 16 (location dependent) with one week off for Fourth of July. Training will consist of shadowing ongoing programs for the first week before starting as an instructor.

• Compensation: We are hiring for a general (Multisport) Instructor at $23.00/hour. Eligible for relevant Certification Bonuses: $125 - $400 per certification (up to $1,000). See our linked Compensation Page for our total compensation philosophy.

Why Avid4 Adventure?

• We are repeatedly 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 - Affordable health insurance for seasonal staff, access to free gear, discounted pro deals on gear, professional development, public transportation reimbursement to/from camp, and more!