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Portland Mountain Biking Specialist

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 groups of up to 13 campers in age and developmentally appropriate instruction with outdoor activities including mountain biking, Leave No Trace principles, and teambuilding.

  • Primarily lead our single-sport mountain biking camps; may be asked to co-lead our multi-sport programs from time to time instructing in all of our core sport programs (training will be provided!)

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

  • Follow and educate campers on safety protocols to ensure the safety and wellbeing of participants.

  • 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.

Your Background:

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

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

  • Demonstrated personal and/or professional mountain biking experience a must have

  • +1 years of experience working with kids in a professional or volunteer setting preferred

  • 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 June 6. Camps run June 16 through August 15.

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

    • Specialists: $19.45/hour

    • Relevant Certification Bonuses: $100 - $400 per certification (up to $1,000) 

 

Our Interview Process

We understand your time is valuable which is why we have a simple, 3-minutes or less, mobile-friendly application. We also like to be transparent about our interview process so here is what you can expect after you apply:

  • Step 1: Complete a one-way video interview and submit three references (personal and/or professional)

  • Step 2: 20-minute live virtual interview

  • Final decision!!

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

 

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 - Affordable health insurance for seasonal staff, 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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