Overnight Camp Backpacking Program Guide

Overview

For almost 20 years, Avid4 Adventure has empowered kids to live active outdoor lifestyles through our unique outdoor programming. As a Backpacking Specialist with our Windy Peak Overnight Camp, you will guide kids on multi-day backpacking adventures. You will spend the majority of your summer leading a group of campers to different campsites each night, teaching campers teamwork, Leave No Trace principles, and how to unplug and reconnect with the outdoors.

If you are seeking meaningful work as part of an inclusive community of outdoor enthusiasts, we invite you to join us this upcoming summer!

• Work Schedule:
  
  Overnight camps are a 24/7 operation. The leadership team will create a schedule that provides you with one evening off/week and segments of other time off throughout the week.
• Position Duration:
  Training takes place in Colorado May 16 - 29; overnight camp programs run from May 31 through August 1.
• Compensation:
  Pay is determined based on position, additional responsibilities, relevant certifications, and staff tenure. Starting hourly are below:
  • Backpacking Specialist: $528/week
  • $350 BONUS for Wilderness First Responder/EMT Certification at end of season
  • Additional bonuses for advanced certifications: $125 - $400 per certification

• Guide an overnight experience, ranging from a 1-night overnight onsite to a 5-day backpacking trip. Participate in other programs, core sports, and camp activities on an as-needed basis.
• Provide 24-hour support with guidance, supervision, safety and comfort for participants during all activities.
• Organize and participate in camp programming, ranging from outdoor sports to camp games and rituals.
• 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.
• Transport up to 13 campers to and from program areas with company passenger vans

• Our visa window is closed and we are no longer accepting applicants who require visa sponsorship.
• Must be at least 18 years of age by the start of camp for all positions
• Drivers:
  Must be at least 20 years of age, 3-year valid drivers license, and have a clean driving record
• +1 years of experience working with kids in a professional or volunteer setting preferred
• Experience in our core sports is highly preferred, but not required for all positions (required for Specialists)
• Must Have Wilderness First Responder or EMT Certification plus CPR

After you submit an application, here is what you can expect next:

• Step 1:
  We review your application for qualifications
• Step 2:
  Invitation to complete a one-way video interview
• Step 3: 40-minute live virtual interview and submit three references (personal and/or professional)
• Final decision!!

This process moves quickly so be ready to hear from us shortly after you submit your application.