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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 are hiring Overnight Camp Instructors for the following locations and roles:

  • Camp Blue Sky (Grades 1- 5) - Evergreen, CO

  • Camp Windy Peak (Grades 6-12) - Bailey, CO

We have very limited non-driver positions available at both camp locations and have no more non-driver Instructor roles to work specifically in our girl's cabins. In order to drive for us, candidates must be 20+ at the start of training and possess a valid driver's license. Candidates who do not qualify to drive for us will be considered for Specialist roles including Mountain Biking and Rock Climbing

In this role you will

  • Provide 24-hour support with guidance, supervision, safety and comfort for participants during all activities.

  • 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 safety and wellbeing of participants

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

  • Provide exceptional customer service to parents and all participants in our programs.

  • 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 for all positions (no more non-driver instructor roles to work specifically in our girl's cabins)

  • 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) Some positions at Camp Windy Peak may require a Wilderness First Aid (or WFR/EMT) certification.

Important Details

  • Work Schedule: Overnight camps are a 24/7 operation. The leadership team will create a schedule that provides you with one evening off/week and segments of other time off throughout the week.

  • Position Duration: Training begins May 17; overnight camp programs run from June 1 through August 2.

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

    • Instructors: $425/week

    • Specialists: $446.25 - $488.75/week, position dependent

    • Relevant Certification Bonuses: $100- $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.

International Candidates: Please note that all of our international staff positions have been filled for the season and we are no longer accepting candidates that require sponsorship for our Instructor positions. Eligible International Candidates can still be considered for our Overnight Camp Kitchen and Facilities positions.

Why Avid4 Adventure?

  • We were again 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 - Access to free gear, discounted pro deals on gear, professional development, public transportation reimbursement to/from camp, affordable healthcare for seasonal staff, and more!

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