Summer Day Camp Counselor - Full-time / Part-time

For over 20 years, has empowered kids to live active outdoor lifestyles through our unique outdoor programming. We have camps based throughout Colorado; Bay Area, California; Portland, Oregon; and Bellevue, Washington. Our is here to help you find the best program, location, and position for you!

Important Details

• Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, typically 30-36 hours/week (position depending)

• Position Duration: s 1-3 weeks before programming starts programs run dependent on location and positions; our programs run from mid-late May through early-mid August. See our Camp Locations page linked below for date and location specifics.

• : Pay is determined based on position, additional responsibilities, relevant certifications, and staff tenure. Starting hourly are below:

  • Instructors: $19.29/hour Specialists: $19.75 - $20.70/hour

  • Instructors: $23.00/hour Specialists: $23.55 - $24.70/hour

  • Instructors: $19.25./hour Specialists: $19.70 - $20.65/hour

  • Instructors: $19.82./hour Specialists: $20.30 - $21.30/hour

This job description provides an overview of the primary and most common responsibilities and is not exhaustive of all tasks that may be performed. Flexibility, adaptability, willingness to learn, and ownership of your performance are an ESSENTIAL part of your Summer!!

Job Duties

• With a co-instructor, you will spend a week with a group of campers participating in and leading programs in mountain biking, outdoor rock climbing, kayaking, canoeing, and/or SUPing - plus camp games!

• Safety is key!! You will be responsible for risk management and teaching our campers how to recreate safely

• You are a role model for our campers; you will demonstrate and guide campers in appropriate behavior, attitudes, and activities

• Provide exceptional customer service to our campers, parents, and Avid families

• Have a passion for and advanced skills in outdoor rock climbing, mountain biking, whitewater paddling, or survival skills? We’d love to consider you for one of our to lead both our multisport and single sport programs

• Most positions require you to be eligible to drive - our Drivers transport campers to and from program areas using company passenger vans with gear and flatbed trailers in tow. You will be required to attend a driver training and pass an assessment during staff orientation

Your Background

• 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 driver’s 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)

• by the start of camp (and we can point you in the right direction to get this done!!)

• Specialized certifications eligible for end-of-season bonuses!

Our Interview Process

After you submit an application,

• Step 1: We review your application for qualifications

• Step 2: Invitation to complete a

• Step 3: 40-minute live virtual interview and submit

• Final decision!!

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