Rock Climbing Instructor - AMGA Single Pitch Instructor or equivalent certification REQUIRED

Company: Avid4 Adventure
Location: Castle Rock
Posted on: May 3, 2021

Job Description:

Avid4 Adventure, voted multiple times to Outside Magazine's Best Places to Work list, is hiring a Climb Specialist for our summer day camps in the Castle Rock, Colorado area. You will become part of a team of outdoor professionals who receive support and mentorship from our camp leaders, grow their teaching skills, and enjoy a community of peers who live the values our camps teach.

Essential Job Functions:

• Provide 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.
• Provide exceptional customer service to parents and all participants in our programs.
• Serve as a role model for campers with appropriate behavior, language, attitudes, and activities.
• Provide guidance, supervision, safety, and comfort for participants during all activities.
• Thoroughly understand emergency action plans and help implement procedures if necessary.
• Maintain cleanliness and orderliness of equipment, and report any damages to Camp Director.
• Maintain excellent communication between campers, parents, and staff.
• Participate in staff meetings and program meetings.
• Take an active role in the continual evaluation of campers, programs, and staff.
• Adhere to all of the policies and procedures of the American Camp Association.
• Other duties as requested by the Camp Director.

Job Requirements:

• Minimum 19 years of age
• AMGA Single Pitch Instructor or equivalent certification required.
• Participation in Avid4 Adventure's in-house climbing instructor training is mandatory.
• Experience leading youth and a passion for working with kids.
• Minimum of Basic First Aid and CPR prior to camp start date.
• High levels of organization, communication, and judgment.

Important Dates:

• Camp programs run late May through mid-August.
• Work week: Monday - Friday, about 40 hours/week

Compensation/Perks!

• Please visit our website for our full compensation rubric, including hourly rates and experience additives at https://avid4.com/jobs/compensation.
• Public transportation reimbursement to/from camp
• Free access to Avid4 gear during non-camp hours

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