Summer Day Camp Counselor - Outdoor Adventure Instructor
Company: Avid 4 Adventure
Location: Colorado Springs
Posted on: May 15, 2022
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Job Description:
Summer Day Camp Counselor - Outdoor Adventure InstructorColorado
Springs, COSummer Day Camp Counselor - Outdoor Adventure Instructor
Colorado Springs, Colorado A summer camp counselor at Avid4
Adventure = you as an Outdoor Adventure Instructor = best job ever!
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 . Compensation - we know it's important.
So, we base our starting rates on LIVING WAGE. Starting rate in
Colorado Springs, CO is $14.78. Your hourly rate could be more
based on your experience and/or certifications. Core
Responsibilities Summer Day Camp Counselors co-lead groups of up to
13 campers in age and developmentally appropriate instruction with
outdoor activities including mountain biking, rock climbing,
paddling, and Leave No Trace principles. Have fun daily. Make risk
management decisions daily. Provide exceptional communication and
customer service to parents and all participants. Job Requirements
Minimum of Basic/Community First Aid & CPR prior to the start of
camp. At least 19 years of age by the start of camp. Share our
passion for inspiring kids to get outside and away from screens!
Experience working with school-aged kids through volunteering,
school, babysitting, camp counselor experience, tutoring, etc.
PREFERRED: Experience in at least one of our core sports: hiking,
mountain biking, rock climbing, or paddling. AND - we will provide
you with all of the hard and soft skills you need to succeed in
this position. Important Details Job dates : Training starts in
late May/early June, depending on the state in which you will work.
Camps run through mid-August. For specific dates and details on
each location & program, please click here . Work week : Monday -
Friday, about 40 hours/week. Compensation details Pay : Starts at
$14.78 in Colorado Springs, CO Our starting rate aligns with the
living wage in all areas we operate! To see our full compensation
rubric, including hourly rates and experience additives visit our
compensation page . Benefits : Access to affordable health
insurance, 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. 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.
Our summer camp counselors / instructors are the face of Avid4
Adventure and the most important part of realizing our mission
THANK YOU for believing in our mission and applying for this
important (and fun) job!PI177055372
Keywords: Avid 4 Adventure, Colorado Springs , Summer Day Camp Counselor - Outdoor Adventure Instructor, Education / Teaching , Colorado Springs, Colorado
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