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Field Expeditions Instructor
Location:
Portland, OR
Description:
Does the outdoors call to you? Do you feel a genuine connection to nature and can't wait to inspire youth to find their own love for the outdoors? As an Expedition Instructor , you will do exactly that by guiding kids on multi-sport, backpacking, biking, or climbing adventures. Our programs (with the exception of our backpacking offering) spend the week at a base camp located at campsites in state parks. This is a field position that runs Sundays through Fridays throughout the summer. Why Avid4 Adventure? We were 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 . 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 affordable health insurance, access to free gear, discounted pro deals on gear, public transportation reimbursement to/from work professional development, and more! Compensation - Paid weekly rates start at $586/week but increase with additional experience and certifications. All meals provided during expeditions. Read more about our compensation structure here. In this role you will: Provide 24-hour support with guidance, supervision, safety and comfort for participants during all activities. Co-lead an activity group of up to 13 campers through outdoor activities including: mountain biking, rock climbing, kayaking, canoeing, SUPing and Leave No Trace principles. Guide a 5-night overnight experience, from Sunday to Friday weekly. Serve as a role model and guide campers by exhibiting appropriate behavior, attitudes, and activities. Follow and educate campers on safety protocols to ensure the safety and wellbeing of participants. Provide exceptional customer service to parents and all participants in our programs. Job Requirements Must be at least 21 years of age at the start of training. By start of training, must have an active CPR certification + either a Wilderness First Responder (WFR, EMT, or W-EMT) or Wilderness First Aid certification depending upon position 1+ years of experience leading kids on multi-day camping or backpacking trips. Passion for outdoor expeditions! Must be comfortable with multi-day camping excursions and the 24-hour supervision expectations of this position. Valid drivers' license is required. All staff will go through a 2-day 15-passenger van driving training during your first week of employment. Work Schedule Sunday morning - Friday afternoon. Scheduled time off is Friday evening and all day Saturday. This is a seasonal position, training begins May 22, camp runs from June 25 through August 11. READY TO JOIN THE TEAM?? We understand your time is valuable which is why we have a simple, 3-minutes or less, mobile-friendly application. We also like to be transparent about our interview process so here is what you can expect after you apply: Step 1: Complete a one-way video interview and submit three references (personal and/or professional) Step 2: 20-minute live virtual interview Final decision!! This process moves quickly so be ready to hear from us shortly after you submit your application.
Company:
Avid4 Adventure
Posted:
December 26 2023 on ApplicantPro
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Field Expeditions Instructor is a Teaching Instructor Job at Avid4 Adventure located in Portland OR. Find other listings like Field Expeditions Instructor by searching Oodle for Teaching Instructor Jobs.
Field Expeditions Instructor is a Teaching Instructor Job at Avid4 Adventure located in Portland OR. Find other listings like Field Expeditions Instructor by searching Oodle for Teaching Instructor Jobs.