Does the outdoors call to you? Do you feel a genuine connection to nature and can’t wait to inspire youth to find their own love for the outdoors? As a Backpacking Specialist with our Expeditions Program, you will do exactly that by guiding kids on multi-day backpacking adventures. You will spend the majority of your summer leading a group of campers to different campsites each night all while teaching campers teamwork, Leave No Trace principles, and how to unplug and reconnect with the outdoors. This is a field position that runs Sundays through Fridays throughout the summer.

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 – Access to affordable health insurance, access to free gear, discounted pro deals on gear, public transportation reimbursement to/from work professional development, and more!
• Compensation – Paid weekly rates start at $657/week but increase with additional experience and certifications. All meals provided during expeditions. Read more about our compensation structure here.

In this role you will

• Provide 24-hour support with guidance, supervision, safety and comfort for participants during all activities.
• Co-lead an activity group of up to 13 campers; guide an overnight experience, ranging from an 1-night overnight onsite to a 5-day backpacking trip.
• 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.

Job Requirements

• Must be at least 21 years of age at the start of training.
• By the start of training, must have an active CPR and Wilderness First Responder (WFR, EMT, or W-EMT) certifications
• 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.
• Valid drivers’ license is required. All staff will go through a 2-day 15-passenger van driving training during your first week of employment.

Work Schedule

• Sunday morning – Friday afternoon. Scheduled time off is Friday evening and all day Saturday.
• Mandatory training begins May 18. Expeditions run June 4 through August 11.

READY TO JOIN THE TEAM??

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.

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.

https://avid.workbrightats.com/jobs/944684-287339.html