Summer Day Camp Counselor
Company: Avid4 Adventure
Location: Burlingame
Posted on: April 3, 2026
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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! Important Details Work Schedule : Monday -
Friday, typically 30-36 hours/week (position depending) Position
Duration: Training begin 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. Compensation :
Pay is determined based on position, additional responsibilities,
relevant certifications, and staff tenure. Starting hourly are
below: Colorado: Instructors: $19.29/hour Specialists: $19.75 -
$20.70/hour California: Instructors: $23.00/hour Specialists:
$23.55 - $24.70/hour Oregon: Instructors: $19.25./hour Specialists:
$19.70 - $20.65/hour Washington: 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 Activity Specialists 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) 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.
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