Denver Day Camp Counselor

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!

We have very limited non-driver positions available at our Colorado-based camp locations. Candidates must be 20+ with a valid driver's license in order to be considered for a driver position. Non-driver candidates will only be considered for our Rock Climbing and Whitewater Paddle Specialist positions.

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

• If you are a trained Driver, transport up to 13 campers to and from program areas with company passenger vans

• Candidates with increased experience in one or more of our core sports may serve as a program area expert (i.e., as a Specialist) either supporting multi sport camps or instructing single sport camps in: climbing, mountain biking, whitewater paddling, or survival skills

Your Background 

• Must be at least 18 years of age by the start of camp (limited specialist roles only)

• Must be at least 20 years of age to be eligible for a driver position.

• +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

• Demonstrated personal and/or professional experience in one of our core sports is required for Specialists

• 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: Training begins mid-late May, program depending; day camps run from early-mid August, program depending

• Compensation: Pay is determined by position, additional responsibilities, relevant certifications, and staff tenure. Starting hourly rates are below:

  • Instructors: $18.30/hour

  • Specialists: $18.75 - $19.65/hour 

  • Camp Drivers: additional 3% hourly rate once fully trained 

  • Relevant Certification Bonuses: $125 - $400 per certification (up to $1,000) 

Our Interview Process

After you submit an application, here is what you can expect next: 

• Step 1: Complete a one-way video interview

• Step 2: 20-minute live virtual interview and submit three references (personal and/or professional)

• Final decision!!

This process moves quickly so be ready to hear from us shortly after you submit your application.

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!