Summer Day Camp Instructor

Location

Portland, ME | United States

Job description

Are you seeking a summer of meaningful work in an amazing community of people drawn together by common core values? Are you looking for an employer who values you as an individual, recognizing your gifts and talents and inviting you to use them every day? Are you someone who has found the outdoors to be inspiring, working with kids to be impactful, and finding your community to be life-changing?

Then you are the perfect fit for Avid4 Adventure working as an outdoor instructor climbing, peddling and paddling with kids for the summer (and we will teach you all the skills you need!). We offer you an inclusive and intentional community of outdoor enthusiasts, having huge impacts on kids, all while living our core values every day:  Live Fun, Live Environmentally Connected, Live Truth, Live Smart(er), Live Gratitude, Live Empowered, Live Balanced, Live Community. If these align with your values and this experience sounds fulfilling, we want to talk to you!

About Avid4 Adventure

Founded in 2004 in the heartland of outdoor adventure, Boulder, Colorado, Avid4 Adventure is the premier outdoor adventure summer camp for kids. We lead campers on authentic outdoor adventures that include rock climbing, mountain biking, SUP & kayak paddling, and more! With a mission of empowering kids to choose active outdoor lifestyles, our programs are designed to launch kids into a lifetime of outdoor adventure. We believe that our environment and our people are just as important as profit and we are proud to be a  Certified B Corp and consistently in the top 50 on  Outside Magazine's Best Places to Work .

A Day in Your Avid4 Adventure Life

You begin each day at your day camp basecamp, typically at a local school, where you will have a quick meeting with the entire staff of about 20, then pull your equipment for your day of adventure with your co-instructor. After reviewing the logistics for the day and safety checking your gear, your campers will arrive and you will have some time for team building activities, equipment checks, and a game or two. Then you'll load into your 15 passenger van and head to a day of climbing, paddling, biking, etc. (These days, many of our programs skip the basecamp and meet at the rec site to get a bigger day of adventure!). Upon arriving at the recreation area, you'll run through a safety briefing, then begin instruction for the day (you will learn EVERYTHING you need to know about how to instruct these activities at our staff training). You'll teach, play, learn and laugh as you guide your campers through a day of outdoor education. From there, you'll wrap up the activity, load up the van, and head back to basecamp to hand kiddo's back to parents and to share the successes that they had during the pick-up process.

Job Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age by the start of camp
• Preferred - 1 year of college or similar life experience
• 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)

Work Schedule

• Monday - Friday, about 40 hours/week
• This is a seasonal position, training starts in late May/early June and camp runs through mid-August. For specific dates and details on each location & program, please click here .

READY TO JOIN THE AVID4 ADVENTURE TEAM?

We understand your time is valuable and that is why we have a simple,  3-minute, mobile-friendly application. What we will ask of you:

• Your preferred location(s) and relevant experience
• Three references for us to contact
• A resume

We look forward to meeting you!

For more information, or to apply now, you must go to the website below. Please DO NOT email your resume to us as we only accept applications through our website.

Why work here

• Do what you love! As a member of the Avid4 team, you will spend your days outside inspiring a new generation of outdoor adventurers.
• Join an amazing staff community!  You will be joining a team of insatiable outdoor enthusiasts - all year long, our team's communication channels are buzzing with invitations for trips, climbing days, happy hours, and other events.
• Great perks! We are proud to pay all of our staff at least the living wage in the areas in which we have programs. We also value experience and certifications that enhance your outdoor educator profession. Additionally, you will have free access to our gear during non-camp hours, pro deals, adventure grants, and optional professional development opportunities.
• Positions available to match your passion and experience!

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Salary

$16.25 per hour