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Day Camps

Each camp location has a different base pay that accounts for cost of living as well as equity across all programs. We have a tiered pay system that takes into consideration the position, applicable knowledge, experience a candidate is coming in with and staff tenure.

Overnight Camps

Pay is determined based on position, additional responsibilities and training, relevant certifications, and staff tenure. For Overnight Camp, room and board is considered in pay as staff will be living on property and provided three meals a day.

Expeditions

Pay for Expedition Guides is based on three levels that are defined by field experience. Your trip leading experience and medical certifications correlates to the pay level you start at and you can advance in the levels by leading more expeditions. Staff have the opportunity to move to the next level at the start of each season; transitions do not occur mid- season.

Pay Differentials

Training Pay

Training will be paid at minimum wage for the location that training is taking place and dependent upon position. Staff that have a stipend pay (Overnight Camp and Expeditions Staff) will be paid the minimum daily stipend wage based on the state. Once training is completed you will be paid at your season rate. If you have questions on what your training rate will be, please reach out to your Talent Acquisition Specialist.

Certification Bonuses

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To acknowledge and compensate our staff for advanced education and skills, Avid provides a robust Certification Bonus Program! These certifications are paid (at end-of-season) to staff who join our team with advanced, program-relevant certifications.

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Wilderness First Aid - $100

Wilderness First Responder - $350

EMT Certification - $350

Single-Pitch Instructor / AMGA - $400

IMBA / ICP - $200

ACA LIII-IV/Swift Water Rescue - $200

Teaching Certification or M.Ed - $200

Bonus Program Details

• Advanced certification bonuses will be paid out to staff who have led at least 8 weeks of programs with us (excludes training)
• You must start the season with the advanced certification, e.g., if you take a Wilderness First Responder class mid-July, this certification does not qualify for the Certification Bonus Program until the following year
• Certifications under the same category are mutually exclusive, e.g., a Wilderness First Responder and EMT certification
• If your certification expires before the end of the season, the certification does not qualify