Are you seeking a summer of meaningful work? Are you someone who has found the outdoors to be inspiring, working with kids to be impactful, and finding your community to be life-changing? Are you looking for an employer who values you as an individual, recognizing your gifts and talents and inviting you to use them every day? Then you are the perfect fit for Avid4 Adventure!

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, professional development, public transportation reimbursement to/from camp, and more!
• Compensation - Starting rate for California locations is 22.50/hour. Your hourly rate may be more based on your experience and/or certifications. Check out our compensation page for more details.

We are hiring Summer Day Camp Instructors (Driver Positions) for the following Bay Area locations:

• Oakland
• Cupertino/San Jose
• Burlingame
• Mill Valley
• Menlo Park

**Our non-driving Camp Instructor positions at most of our California camps have been filled. Applicants must be at least 21 years old at the start of camp in order to drive Avid4 Adventure vehicle campers. Applicants that do not qualify can still be considered for one of our California Camp Gear Coordinator positions listed on our job board **

In this role you will

• Co-lead an activity group of up to 13 campers through outdoor activities including: mountain biking, rock climbing, kayaking, canoeing, SUPing and Leave No Trace principles.
• 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.

Job Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age by the start of camp. (most non-driver positions filled)
• Staff must be at least 21 years of age and have a valid driver's license to drive campers. Drivers receive a 2% pay increase.
• +1 years of experience working with kids in a professional or volunteer setting preferred
• Must enjoy spending time with kids and having fun!
• Minimum of Basic First Aid & CPR certification by the start of camp (and we can point you in the right direction to get this done)

Work Schedule

• Monday - Friday, about 40 hours/week
• Mandatory training begins May 27. Programs begin June 5 and run through August 4.

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.