Overnight Camp Backpacking Supervisor

• For almost 20  years, Avid4 Adventure has empowered kids to live active outdoor lifestyles through our unique outdoor programming. Our Backpacking Supervisors are responsible for the behind the scenes success of our backpacking programs.  You will plan for multiple trips a week, leading groups through food pack out, gear checks, packing techniques, and give them tools for success on their trips. You will lead each group through a backcountry classroom which includes navigation techniques, how to use a Garmin inReach, how to properly distribute gear and more. You will take great care of the gear in the program, and educate the staff on proper gear etiquette and basic maintenance.  You’ll be organized, dependable, and excited about empowering kids in the outdoors.

Job Overview

We are hiring Backpacking Supervisors  for the following locations:

• Camp Blue Sky, Evergreen, CO

• Camp Windy Peak, Bailey, CO

In this role you will

• Responsible for all trip logistics including preparation of group gear and food, communication with permit agencies before and after trips, and inventory expedition gear weekly and repair gear as needed.
• Point of contact for all trips in the field through the use of a Garmin InReach Explorer. 
• Implement a pre-trip backcountry curriculum for a ½-full day class including an LNT Awareness Workshop.
• Assess the skill levels of each camper and staff prior to each offsite excursion.
• Prepare trip staff through pre-and-post briefings for latest information, insight and feedback.
• Serve as a go-to person for the Assistant Director of Programs, participating in staff and camper supervision, and providing program team support with evening events and activities as is needed. 

Minimum Requirements

Your Background 

• Must be at least 20 years of age by the start of camp for this positions
• Must be at least 20 years of age to be eligible for a Driver position
• 1+ years of experience working at a resident camp and previous experience supervising staff 
• Experience in one of our core sports is preferred, but not required
• 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) Some positions at Camp Windy Peak may require a Wilderness First Aid (or WFR/EMT) certification.

Important Details

• • Work Schedule: Overnight camps are a 24/7 operation. The leadership team will create a schedule that provides you with time off throughout each session. This will typically include an extended daily break, 24 hours off per session, and the weekend, (Friday evening to Sunday morning), between each session. 
  • Position Duration: Training begins (insert training start date); day camp programs run from (insert program start date) through (insert program end date)

• Compensation: Pay is determined based on position, additional responsibilities, relevant certifications, and staff tenure. Starting hourly are below: 
  • Supervisor: $488.75