Avid4 Adventure

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Job Description

Our Backpacking Specialists are one of the many beating hearts of Avid4 Adventure’s overnight programming. At Windy Peak Overnight Camp, our backpacking trips take campers on multi-day adventures where they build confidence, develop teamwork skills, and connect deeply with the outdoors. From one-night overnight experiences to five-day backpacking expeditions, our specialists create a positive environment for learning and growth. Backpacking Specialists co-lead a group of campers each session, teaching outdoor skills, Leave No Trace principles, and the importance of resilience in the backcountry. They serve as role models, guiding campers with enthusiasm, ensuring safety, and providing support throughout their experience. Specialists are representatives of Avid to both campers and parents and live our core values in everything we do. Programs begin between May and June, location depending, and run through mid-August.

Qualifications

Must be at least 20 years of age by the start of training. While at least 1+ years of experience leading multi-day backpacking or camping trips in a professional or volunteer setting is preferred, candidates with extensive personal experience in the backcountry are still highly encouraged to apply. A CPR and Wilderness First Responder (WFR, EMT, or W-EMT) certification is required by the start of training, but we’ll point you in the right direction to get certified before training begins. A valid driver’s license is required, and all staff will go through a 2-day 15-passenger van driving training during their first week of employment.

Additional Information About Avid4 Adventure

For 20  years, Avid4 Adventure has empowered kids to live active, outdoor lifestyles through our unique outdoor programming.  From teaching youth to ride a bike for the very first time to guiding experienced campers through multi-day backpacking expeditions, our Summer Instructors lay the foundation for a lifelong love of adventure. In turn, our team members gain invaluable mentorship and training in outdoor sports, youth development, leadership, and Leave No Trace principles. If you are seeking meaningful work as part of an inclusive community of outdoor enthusiasts, we invite you to join us this upcoming summer!

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, professional development, public transportation reimbursement to/from camp, and more!

  
  We believe in transparency about compensation at all of our camp locations. We post all of our base salaries on our website and reward staff with additional compensation and bonuses based on experience and relevant certifications (such as SPI, WFR/WFA, teacher’s license, etc.)