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.
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