Colorado Youth Program: Teen Summer Camps, Adventure Camps, Boulder, CO

Opportunities

Field Instructors need for 5-day Survival Camp: July 20^th- 25^th

About Survival Camp: The Colorado Youth Program has 16 years experience providing world-class summer camp experiences to teens. This summer we are excited to partner with the United States Air Force to offer a new camp in the Rocky Mountains to kids whose parents are currently serving in the Air Force. Program emphasizes environmental education, teambuilding and backpacking skills. Highlights for this camp include a 3-day backpacking trip in Rocky Mountain National Park, teambuilding, LNT skills, and much more. This is a high-quality, personalized program with just 9 kids and 3 staff in each group.

Field Instructor Qualifications:

· Applicants must be at least 21 years of age, currently pursuing an education or have a BA/BS

· Child & Adult CPR

· First Aid, a WFA or WFR is a bonus- each group with have at least one WFR

· Experience working with high school-aged youth

· Experience leading (or participating in) a backpacking trip through a professional organization

    Hiring Process:
    Email or call Mary Schmitt – mary@coloradoyouthprogram.org 303-402-9656
    Please submit a cover letter and resume. Interviews will be conducted the last week of June and hiring will take     place the first full week of July. Please note that this is contract work and you must be available July 20^th-25^th.         Pay is $450 for the 5 days including room and board. Paid training will be provided prior to Survival Camp at a     date TBD. Please call with any questions.