Day Camp Leadership

Avid4 Adventure ranked for several years in a row on Outside Magazine's Best Places to Work list, empowers kids to choose active, outdoor lifestyles. As part of the Camp Leadership team, our Camp Directors and Assistant Directors are the face of Avid4 Adventure and are vital in realizing our mission. THANK YOU for believing in our mission and applying for this important (and fun) job!

Being a member of Avid4 Adventure's Camp Leadership team is better described through our core values:

• Live Fun by inspiring kids to get outside and creating a great workplace for staff.
• Live Environmentally Connected by enhancing camper's environmental understanding and stewardship.
• Live Truth by coaching staff through feedback and opportunities for growth.
• Live Smarter by learning and growing yourself, working efficiently, and providing education for your staff.
• Live Gratitude in times of success and challenge by remaining grateful to the staff, parents, and campers.
• Live Empowered by building confidence in kids and staff. Run your program like you are the owner!
• Live Balanced by working hard and playing hard.
• Live Community by connecting with your staff and your community on a regular basis.

At Avid4, we embrace inclusion, diversity, justice, and equity, and we acknowledge that the outdoor/adventure education industry has been and remains a space dominated by white privilege and those from a higher socioeconomic status. We are actively working to improve diversity and inclusion both within Avid4 Adventure and in the outdoor industry! Visit our Inclusivity page to learn more about our commitment and progress.

Core Responsibilities

• Oversee a professional staff (ages 19+)
• Provide exceptional communication and customer service to parents and all participants
• Manage the operational and risk management aspects of camp
• Find fulfillment in building a program that inspires kids to love the outdoor life

Job Requirements:

• Must be at least 25 years old for Camp Director positions & 23 years old for Assistant Director positions
• Bachelor's Degree preferred
• Wilderness First Responder (WFR) & CPR is required for Camp Directors. We reimburse 50% of the WFR course fee in your first season and the other 50% in your second season.
• Assistant Directors are required to have a minimum of Wilderness First Aid (WFA) & CPR. These certifications can be obtained post-hire but must be obtained before the start of camp.
• Valid Driver's License
• Previous camp leadership experience with a day or overnight camp OR previous experience as an Avid4 Adventure Instructor
• Experience in at least one of our core sports (biking, climbing, hiking, paddling)

Important Details:

• Typical Camp Leadership schedule: Monday - Friday approximately 7:00 am - 4:30 pm. (Must be reachable during evenings for immediate needs)
• Required Camp Leadership training will take place in late April 2023. All-staff training occurs at the beginning of the season.
• Camp Dates: Late May/early June - Mid-August.

Compensation/Perks:

• Pay varies by region, but the weekly rate for Camp Leadership ranges from $820 - $1,490 (dependent on position and location).
• Please visit our website for our full compensation rubric, including contract rates, experience "additives," and travel stipends at https://avid4.com/jobs/compensation.
• Affordable health insurance options - medical plans start at $50/month and you can hold on to that insurance for as long as you want - even after the summer.
• Other Benefits: Access to free gear, discounted pro deals on gear, free professional development, and more!
• Public transportation reimbursement to/from camp.
• Need housing? We can support you with a variety of housing resources.