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

Opportunities

POSITION FILLED - FIELD INSTRUCTORS / CAMP COUNSELORS:

The Colorado Youth Program is seeking Field Instructor / Camp Counselors for the summer of 2010!

Field Instructors / Camp Counselors needed for a unique residential tent camp near Indian Peaks Wilderness in Boulder County, Colorado.  Program emphasizes environmental education and conservation work with underprivileged children ages 11-17.  Camp Sessions are 10 days long with 4 days off between each session.  Highlights for each session include an Alpine Day spent above tree-line playing on snowfields, whitewater rafting on the Cache La Poudre River, and exploring nature, plus many fun games every day.  This is a high-quality, personalized program with just 6 staff and 24 campers per session.

Applicants must have BA/BS, be experienced leading children outdoors, hold current First Aid and CPR certifications, have strong safety management skills and be able to lead hands-on, experiential education.  A WFR, lifeguard certification, and experience with environmental conservation work are a plus.  Pay is $725 per session, plus room & board for four sessions.  Training pay is $275.

Staff training and camp sessions will run early June through mid-August.  Applicants should send cover letter, resume and references to mary@coloradoyouthprogram.org.  We will be accepting resumes until the end of January at which point we will call qualified candidates to schedule an interview. Interviews will be completed in February with hiring taking place at the end of February/beginning of March. Please call with any questions- we'd be happy to send you a staff applicant packet so you can learn more about the position and the Colorado Youth Program.

POSITION FILLED - OUTFITTER:

The Outfitter’s primary role is to be responsible for managing food at camp.  Duties include, but are not limited to: grocery shopping, keeping the food storage areas clean and organized, keeping inventory on food, packing coolers, transporting coolers to and from the Lodge, and laundry when necessary.

Must hold a BA/BS and have a valid drivers license.  Must have current CPR and First Aid certifications, or be able to obtain them prior to the start of camp. Positive peer role model; strong leadership and communication skills; demonstrates maturity and willingness to contribute; love for the outdoors; cooperates well with others; ability to take direction from adults and receive constructive criticism; basic knowledge of CYP rules & regulations (acquired during training); maintains positive attitude. Pay is $500 per session.

Staff training and camp sessions will run early June through mid-August.  Applicants should send cover letter, resume and references to mary@coloradoyouthprogram.org.  We will be accepting resumes until the end of January at which point we will call qualified candidates to schedule an interview. Interviews will be completed in February with hiring taking place at the end of February/beginning of March. Please call with any questions- we'd be happy to send you a staff applicant packet so you can learn more about the position and the Colorado Youth Program.