Overnight Camp Counselor
We are hiring Overnight Camp Instructors for the following locations:
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Camp Blue Sky (Grades 1- 5) - Evergreen, CO
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Camp Windy Peak (Grades 6-12) - Bailey, CO
In this role you will
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Provide 24-hour support with guidance, supervision, safety and comfort for participants during all activities.
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Co-lead daily outdoor programming including mountain biking, rock climbing, kayaking, canoeing, SUPing and Leave No Trace principles.
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Organize and participate in camp programming, ranging from outdoor sports to camp games and rituals
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Follow and educate campers on safety protocols to ensure the safety and wellbeing of participants
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Serve as a role model and guide campers by exhibiting appropriate behavior, attitudes, and activities
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Provide exceptional customer service to parents and all participants in our programs.
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If you are a trained Driver, transport up to 13 campers to and from program areas with company passenger vans.
Important Details
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Work Schedule: Overnight camps are a 24/7 operation. The leadership team will create a schedule that provides you with one evening off/week and segments of other time off throughout the week.
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Position Duration: Training begins May 26; overnight camp programs run from June 9 through August 2.
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Compensation: Pay is determined based on position, additional responsibilities, relevant certifications, and staff tenure. Starting hourly are below:
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Instructors: $411.90/week
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Specialists: $422.10 - $442.80/week
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Camp Drivers: additional 3% pay increase conditional on completion of training.
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Relevant Certification Bonuses: $125 - $400 per certification (up to $1,000)
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Our Interview Process
After you submit an application, here is what you can expect next:
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Step 1: Complete a one-way video interview
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Step 2: 20-minute live virtual interview and submit three references (personal and/or professional)
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Final decision!!
This process moves quickly so be ready to hear from us shortly after you submit your application.
Your Background
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Must be at least 18 years of age by the start of camp for all positions
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Must be at least 20 years of age to be eligible for a Driver position
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+1 years of experience working with kids in a professional or volunteer setting preferred
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Experience in one of our core sports is preferred, but not required for Instructors
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Demonstrated personal and/or professional experience in one of our core sports is required for Specialists
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Minimum of Basic First Aid & CPR certification by the start of camp (and we can point you in the right direction to get this done) Some positions at Camp Windy Peak may require a Wilderness First Aid (or WFR/EMT) certification.