Summer Rock Climbing Day Camp Counselor - Outdoor Adventure Instructor
Company: Avid 4 Adventure
Location: Portland
Posted on: May 15, 2022
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Job Description:
Summer Rock Climbing Day Camp Counselor - Outdoor Adventure
InstructorPortland, ME Northeast, Portland, Maine A summer camp
counselor at Avid4 Adventure = you as an Outdoor Adventure
Instructor = best job ever! Why Avid4 Adventure?
We were once 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 .
Compensation - we know it's important. So, we base our starting
rates on LIVING WAGE. S tarting rate in Portland, ME is $17.11.
Your hourly rate could be more based on your experience and/or
certifications.
Core Responsibilities
Summer Day Camp Rock Climbing Instructors co-lead groups of up to
13 campers in age-and developmentally- appropriate instructions in
rock climbing, Leave No Trace principles, and teambuilding. Set up
and manage the logistics and safety of top-rope sites.
Co-lead day trips to multiple climbing sites.
Have fun daily.
Make risk management decisions daily.
Provide exceptional customer service to parents and all
participants in our programs.
Job Requirements
Minimum of Basic/Community First Aid & CPR prior to the start of
camp.
At least 19 years of age by the start of camp.
High levels of organization, communication, and judgment.
Significant experience with outdoor rock climbing with the ability
to set trad rock climbing anchors and oversee the climb site.
Participation in Avid4 Adventure's in-house climb specialist
training is mandatory.
Experience working with school-aged kids through volunteering,
school, babysitting, camp counselor experience, tutoring, etc.
Share our passion for inspiring kids to get outside and away from
screens!
Important Details
Job dates : Training starts in late May/early June, depending on
the state in which you will work. Camps run through mid-August. For
specific dates and details on each location & program, please click
here .
Work week : Monday - Friday, about 40 hours/week.
Compensation details
Pay : Starts at $17.11 in Portland, ME.
Our starting rate aligns with the living wage in all areas we
operate! To see our full compensation rubric, including hourly
rates and experience additives visit our compensation page .
Benefits : Access to affordable health insurance, access to free
gear, discounted pro deals on gear, free professional development,
and more!
Public transportation reimbursement to/from camp.
Need housing? We can support you with a variety of housing
resources.
At Avid4, we embrace inclusion, diversity, justice, and equity, and
we acknowledge that the outdoor/adventure education industry has
been and remains a space dominated by white privilege and those
from a higher socioeconomic status. We are actively working to
improve diversity and inclusion both within Avid4 Adventure and in
the outdoor industry! Visit our Inclusivity page to learn more
about our commitment and progress. Our summer camp counselors /
instructors are the face of Avid4 Adventure and the most important
part of realizing our mission THANK YOU for believing in our
mission and applying for this important (and fun)
job!PI177572808
Keywords: Avid 4 Adventure, Portland , Summer Rock Climbing Day Camp Counselor - Outdoor Adventure Instructor, Education / Teaching , Portland, Maine
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