California Day Camp Counselor
Avid4 AdventureAbout the role
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 Summer Day Camp Instructors for the following California locations:
Oakland
Burlingame
Menlo Park
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 truck driver, drive a box truck and trailer to distribute equipment around camp locations
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, or survival skills
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
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
Housing: Avid4 sponsored housing available at a significantly discounted rate at our Menlo Park location
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 35-40 hours/week
Position Duration: Training begins first week of June, program depending; day camps run through early-mid August, program depending. All camps are closed the week of 4th of July.
Compensation: Pay is determined by position, additional responsibilities, relevant certifications, and staff tenure. Starting hourly rates are below:
Instructors: $23.00/hour
Specialists: $23.60 - $25.49/hour
Camp Drivers: additional 2% bonus when trained to drive box trucks
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
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