Summer Expedition Camp Instructor

For over 20 years, Avid4 Adventure has empowered kids to live active outdoor lifestyles through our unique outdoor programming. We have camps based throughout Colorado (Louisville) and California (Menlo Park) Our Candidate Help Center is here to help you find the best program, location, and position for you!

California Expeditions: Need housing? Talk to your TA Specialist about local housing options and Avid support available.

Important Details

• Work Schedule: Sunday 7 am - Friday 6 pm. Scheduled time off is Friday evening and all day Saturday.

• Position Duration: Training takes place in Colorado May 23- June 5, position depending. Transportation and lodgings for training provided! Programs run June 14 - July 31

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

  • California $822-$984 /week depending on experience

  • Relevant Certification Bonuses: $100 - $400 per certification (up to $1000 for multiple certifications)

Due to California regulations, in order to drive our 15-passenger vans, staff must either possess a CDL or non-CA based drivers license. Candidates who do not meet our age criteria or possess a CA driver's license will be considered for our Logistics Support roles or nearby Day Camp programs.

Job Duties

• Guide a 5-night overnight experience, from Sunday to Friday weekly.

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

• Co-lead daily outdoor programming including: backpacking, mountain biking, kayaking, canoeing, SUPing and Leave No Trace principles. 

• 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.

• 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 20 years of age to be eligible for a Driver position. Driver eligibility required for most positions. 

• 1+ years of experience leading kids on multi-day camping or backpacking trips

• Passion for outdoor expeditions! Must be comfortable with multi-day camping excursions and the 24-hour supervision expectations of this position

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

• By start of training, must have an active CPR certification + either a Wilderness First Responder (WFR, EMT, or W-EMT) or Wilderness First Aid certification depending upon position.

• Specialized certifications eligible for end-of-season bonuses! $125 - $400 per certification

Our Interview Process

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

• Step 1: We review your application for qualifications

• Step 2: Invitation to complete a one-way video interview

• Step 3: 40-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.