Job Description

For over 20 years, Avid4 Adventure 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 Candidate Help Center is here to help you find the best program, location, and position for you! STAFF HOUSING: Onsite housing is available at our Menlo Park camp headquarters. Check out our Staff Housing Page for more information.

Important Details

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

• Position Duration: Training begins Saturday May 30. Programs run from June 8 through August 7

• CompensationPay is determined based on position, additional responsibilities, relevant certifications, and staff tenure. Starting rate: $23.55/hour

  • Relevant Certification Bonuses

    • WFA: $100

    • IMBA/ICP: $200

    • Teacher Certification/License: $200

    • Additional Certification bonuses available!

In this role you will

• Primarily lead our single-sport mountain biking camps; may be asked to co-lead our multi-sport programs from time to time instructing in all of our core sport programs (training will be provided!)

• 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

• 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. Due to California regulations, in order to drive our 15-passenger vans, staff must either possess a CDL or non-CA based drivers license. Candidates who do not meet our age criteria or possess a CA driver's license will be considered for our Logistics roles at a nearby Day Camp program.

• Demonstrated personal and/or professional mountain biking experience a must have

• +1 years of experience working with kids in a professional or volunteer setting preferred

• Minimum of Basic First Aid, CPR, and Mandatory Reporter certification 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! $100 - $400 per certification

Our Interview Process

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.