19h ago

Survival Skills Instructor

Menlo Park

$49k-$49k / year

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💼 About This Role

You'll co-lead groups of up to 13 campers teaching outdoor skills like shelter building and fire making at Avid4 Adventure camps. You'll be a role model ensuring safety and fun. This role offers training in hard and soft skills to succeed.

🎯 What You'll Do

  • Teach shelter building, fire making, navigation, and plant identification
  • Lead paddling, rock climbing, or mountain biking as needed
  • Ensure risk management and teach safe recreation practices
  • Demonstrate and guide camper behavior and activities

📋 Requirements

  • Must be at least 18 years old by start of camp
  • 1+ years of experience working with kids in professional or volunteer setting
  • Personal or professional experience in wilderness skills (Scouts, camping, etc.)
  • Minimum Basic First Aid and CPR certification by start of camp

✨ Nice to Have

  • Wilderness First Aid certification ($100 bonus)
  • Teacher's License ($200 bonus)
  • Additional certifications eligible for bonuses

🎁 Benefits & Perks

  • 💵 $23.55/hour starting rate
  • 🎓 Certification bonuses $100-$400 per certification
  • 🚐 Driver training provided for eligible staff
  • 📋 Supportive hiring process with video and live interviews

📨 Hiring Process

After application, you complete a one-way video interview, then a 40-minute live virtual interview and submit three references, followed by a final decision.

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