California Expeditions Backpacking Program Guide
Company: Avid4 Adventure
Location: Menlo Park
Posted on: April 2, 2026
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Job 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 a Backpacking Specialist with our Expeditions
Program, you will do exactly that by guiding kids on multi-day
backpacking adventures. You will spend the majority of your summer
leading a group of campers to different campsites each night all
while teaching campers teamwork, Leave No Trace principles, and how
to unplug and reconnect with the outdoors. California Expeditions:
Need housing? Talk to your TA Specialist about local housing
options and Avid support available. Important Details Work Schedule
: Sunday 7 am - Friday 6 pm. Scheduled time off is Friday evening
and all day Saturday. Position Duration: Training takes place in
Colorado May 16- June 5 , position depending. Transportation and
lodgings for training provided! Programs run June 14 - July 31
Compensation : Pay is determined based on position, additional
responsibilities, relevant certifications, and staff tenure.
Starting Rate: $984/week $350 BONUS for Wilderness First
Responder/EMT Certification at end of season $100-$400 additional
certification bonuses available! Due to California regulations, in
order to drive our 15-passenger vans, staff must either possess a
CDL or non-CA based drivers license. California candidates who do
not meet our age criteria or possess a CA driver's license will be
considered for our Colorado Expeditions Program, Logistics Support
roles, nearby Day Camp programs. Job Duties Guide a 5-night
overnight experience, from Sunday to Friday weekly. Provide 24-hour
support with guidance, supervision, safety and comfort for
participants during all activities. Throughout the Summer, will
also co-lead other daily outdoor programming including:
backpacking, mountain biking, kayaking, canoeing, SUPing and Leave
No Trace principles. 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 Your Background Must be at least 20 years of age, 3-year
valid driver’s license, and have a clean driving record 1 years of
experience leading multi-day camping or backpacking trips
Experience working at a youth overnight, expedition, or day camp
strongly preferred Passion for outdoor expeditions! Must be
comfortable with multi-day camping excursions and the 24-hour
supervision expectations of this position By start of training,
must have an active CPR certification Wilderness First
Responder/EMT Certification 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
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