Portland Day Camp Counselor

Why Avid4 Adventure?

• We are repeatedly 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.
• We are committed to improving inclusion, diversity, justice, and equity both internally and in the outdoor industry as a whole. You can learn more about our JEDI commitments and progress here.
• Benefits - Access to free gear, discounted pro deals on gear, professional development, public transportation reimbursement to/from camp, and more!

Job Overview

In this role you will

• Co-lead daily outdoor programming including mountain biking, rock climbing, kayaking, canoeing, SUPing, and Leave No Trace principles
• Organize and participate in camp programming, ranging from outdoor sports to camp games and rituals
• Follow and educate campers on safety protocols to ensure the wellbeing of participants
• Serve as a role model by exhibiting appropriate behavior, attitudes, and activities
• Provide exceptional customer service to parents and all program participants
• If you are a trained Driver, transport up to 13 campers to and from program areas with company passenger vans
• Candidates with increased experience in one or more of our core sports may serve as a program area expert (i.e., as a Specialist) either supporting multi sport camps or instructing single sport camps in: climbing, mountain biking, or survival skills

Minimum Requirements

Your Background 

• Must be at least 18 years of age by the start of camp for all positions
• Must be at least 21 years of age to be eligible for a Driver position
• +1 years of experience working with kids in a professional or volunteer setting preferred
• Experience in one of our core sports is preferred, but not required for Instructors
• Demonstrated personal and/or professional experience in one of our core sports is required for Specialists
• 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)