Colorado Day Camp Counselor - job 1 of 2

As a Colorado Day Camp Counselor at Avid4 Adventure, your main responsibilities include co-leading daily outdoor programs that encompass various activities like mountain biking, rock climbing, kayaking, and canoeing. You will also organize engaging camp games, educate campers on safety protocols, and serve as a positive role model while providing exceptional customer service to campers' families.

To become a Colorado Day Camp Counselor with Avid4 Adventure, you need to be at least 18 years old by the start of camp, have experience working with kids in a professional or volunteer capacity, and hold a Basic First Aid & CPR certification by the camp's opening. Additionally, while prior experience in outdoor sports is beneficial, it's not strictly necessary for the instructor positions.

The pay for a Colorado Day Camp Counselor at Avid4 Adventure starts at $18.81 per hour for instructors, with potential increases based on experience, specific role, and relevant certifications. For specialists in particular core sports, hourly pay can range from $19.25 to $20.20. There are also bonuses available for certification in relevant first aid and CPR training!

Training for Colorado Day Camp Counselors at Avid4 Adventure is set to begin on May 22 and runs through May 31, depending on your specific location and position. It’s essential to attend the training sessions as they prepare you for the camp program, which officially starts on May 27 and continues until mid-August. This training ensures you're ready to lead and engage with campers effectively.

As a Colorado Day Camp Counselor at Avid4 Adventure, you can expect various benefits including affordable health insurance for seasonal staff, professional development opportunities, access to free outdoor gear, discounted pro deals, and public transportation reimbursement to and from camp. These benefits reflect Avid4’s commitment to supporting their staff and enhancing your outdoor experience!

In answering this question, highlight any relevant professional or volunteer experience you possess. Share specific examples of activities you've led or participated in with children, emphasizing how you ensured their safety and enjoyment.

Discuss your knowledge of safety protocols in outdoor activities, such as using equipment correctly and understanding weather conditions. You might also want to emphasize your ability to remain calm and composed in emergencies.

Choose a few activities that resonate with you personally. Explain what you enjoy about them and how your enthusiasm can inspire campers to engage. Be ready to connect this passion to how you can facilitate those activities.

Demonstrate your conflict resolution skills by discussing techniques such as active listening and mediation. Share a specific example where you successfully managed a dispute among children, focusing on how you encouraged respectful communication.

Outline specific Leave No Trace principles and describe how you would teach these to campers during activities. Highlight your commitment to environmental education and your method for engaging kids in preserving the outdoors.

Provide details of a program you developed or led, discussing the planning, execution, and the engagement level of kids. Highlight any innovative approaches you took and the learning outcomes achieved.

Reflect on the qualities that define a great role model, such as integrity, enthusiasm, and empathy. Relate how you intend to embody these traits to positively influence campers.

Discuss the importance of understanding developmental differences and how you tailor your language, activities, and expectations. Provide examples of how you've adapted your teaching to make it inclusive and engaging for all.

Demonstrate your knowledge of Avid4's mission to promote active outdoor lifestyles and the importance of mentorship. You might also share how these values align with your own beliefs about youth development.

Craft a compelling response that connects your personal passions for the outdoors, youth engagement, and Avid4’s mission. Sharing your excitement for contributing to a positive community and your eagerness to help kids develop skills will strengthen your answer.