Colorado Rock Climbing Instructor

For over 20 years, Avid4 Adventure has empowered kids to live active outdoor lifestyles through our unique outdoor programming. We have camps based throughout Colorado, Bay Area, California; Portland, Oregon; and Bellevue, Washington. Our Candidate Help Center is here to help you find the best program, location, and position for you!

Important Details

• Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, typically 30-36 hours/week (position depending)

• Position Duration: Training begins 1-3 weeks before programming startsprograms run dependent on location and positions; our programs run from mid-late May through early-mid August. See our Colorado Camp page date and location specifics.

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

  • Assistant Climb Instructor: $19.70/hour

  • Rock Climbing Specialist: $20.70/hour

  • Relevant Certification Bonuses:

    • Single Pitch Instructor (SPI): $400

    • Wilderness First Aid: $100

    • Wilderness First Responder/EMT: $350

    • Additional bonuses available for $100 - $400 per certification paid end-of-season

This job description provides an overview of the primary and most common responsibilities and is not exhaustive of all tasks that may be performed. Flexibility, adaptability, willingness to learn, and ownership of your performance are an ESSENTIAL part of your Summer!!

Job Duties

• With a co-instructor, you will spend a week with a group of campers participating in and leading programs in rock climbing as well as supporting other camp programs including mountain biking, paddling, hiking, and more (training provided for all core sports!)

• Set top ropes and releasable rappels without supervision; Gear management, inventory, and daily inspection

• Safety is key!! You will be responsible for risk management and teaching our campers how to recreate safely

• You are a role model for our campers; you will demonstrate and guide campers in appropriate behavior, attitudes, and activities

• Provide exceptional customer service to our campers, parents, and Avid families

• Most positions require you to be eligible to drive - our Drivers transport campers to and from program areas using company passenger vans with gear and flatbed trailers in tow. You will be required to attend a driver training and pass an assessment during staff orientation

Your Background

• Must be at least 18 years of age by the start of camp for all positions

• Drivers: Must be at least 20 years of age, 3-year valid driver’s license, and have a clean driving record

• +1 years of experience working with kids in a professional or volunteer setting preferred

• Personal and/or professional climbing experience required; will be assessed on the following technical skills: trad climbing, building anchors (both traditional and natural), top rope, a variety of climbing knots, and setting up rappels. Rock Climbing Specialists will take a pass/fail technical skills assessment as part of training

• Minimum of Basic First Aid, CPR, and Mandatory Reporter certification by the start of camp (and we can point you in the right direction to get this done!!)

• Specialized certifications eligible for end-of-season bonuses! $100 - $400 per certification

Our Interview Process

After you submit an application, here is what you can expect next:

• Step 1: We review your application for qualifications

• Step 2: Invitation to complete a one-way video interview

• Step 3: 40-minute live virtual interview and submit three references (personal and/or professional)

• Final decision!!

This process moves quickly so be ready to hear from us shortly after you submit your application.