Menlo Park Survival Skills Instructor

For over 20 years, Avid4 Adventure https://avid4.com/ 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 https://avid4adventure.notion.site/Candidate-Help-Center-115c5dee95a380f5a0f1db27b5a94f73 is here to help you find the best program, location, and position for you! Relocation Bonuses Available!: Staff relocating from out-of-state for the summer may be eligible for an end-of-season relocation bonus. Out-of-state staff who are DRIVERS may also be eligible for an additional weekly driver bonus to cover a portion of their housing costs. Talk to your TA Specialist about local housing options. Important Details - Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, typically 30-36 hours/week (position depending) - Position Duration: Training begin https://avid4adventure.notion.site/Training-What-to-Expect-126c5dee95a3807dbe41d126aaf36e5fs Saturday May 30. Programs run from June 6 August 7 - Compensation https://avid4adventure.notion.site/Compensation-115c5dee95a38179b21cd820bfe18f48: Pay is determined based on position, additional responsibilities, relevant certifications, and staff tenure. Starting rate: $23.55/hour - Relevant Certification Bonuses: - Wilderness First Aid: $100 - Teacher's License: $200 - Plus additional certification bonuses https://avid4adventure.notion.site/Required-Certifications-115c5dee95a381f9a013e92f33a2d5c9available! ($100-$400 per certification paid end-of-season) Job Duties - Survival Skills Instructors co-lead groups of up to 13 campers teaching outdoor skills including shelter building, fire making, navigation, plant and animal identification, Leave No Trace principles, teambuilding, and more! - Survival Skills Instructors may be asked to also instruct our other core sports - paddling, rock climbing, and mountain biking. We will provide you with all of the hard and soft skills you need to succeed in this position! - 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 (see background below for specific CA regulations!) 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 Support roles oe nearby Day Camp programs. - +1 years of experience working with kids in a professional or volunteer setting preferred - Personal and/or professional experience in wilderness skills. Relevant experience includes Scouts, camping, backpacking, plant/animal identification, or just a strong passion to learn and teach others in these skills! - Minimum of Basic First Aid, CPR, and Mandatory Reporter certification https://avid4adventure.notion.site/Required-Certifications-115c5dee95a381f9a013e92f33a2d5c9 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 https://avid4adventure.notion.site/Required-Certifications-115c5dee95a381f9a013e92f33a2d5c9 Our Interview Process After you submit an application, here is what you can expect next: https://avid4adventure.notion.site/Our-Hiring-Process-115c5dee95a3813280fcc8e231c6a1de - Step 1: We review your application for qualifications - Step 2: Invitation to complete a one-way video interview https://docs.google.com/document/d/1s25XAJnD7ZJCidrRKT0HSBmiTcvIRpnpLfCWiixFdVA/edit?usp=sharing - Step 3: 40-minute live virtual interview and submit three references (personal and/or professional) https://avid4adventure.notion.site/References-11ac5dee95a3803bb4ded7af5563c4a3 - Final decision!! This process moves quickly so be ready to hear from us shortly after you submit your application.