Youth Summer Program Overnight Camp Specialist
Position Responsibilities
- Facilitate and provide instruction for youth ages 6-18 in the Youth Education Program. Lessons are taught outdoors and are experiential, using models, props, and games. Topics may include teambuilding, environmental science, survival skills, snowshoeing, rock climbing, backpacking, and more.
- Lead youth overnight programs (hiking, backpacking, rock climbing) in backcountry settings.
- Belay and provide climbing instruction outdoors. Coach students in climbing concepts such as knot tying, belaying, back-up belaying, and climbing technique.
- Facilitate a positive, fun learning environment through appropriate behavior management, communication, and teaching methods.
- Prepare activities, materials, and equipment for programs as needed. Assist with set up and break down of climbing sites and other program areas.
- Provide feedback and ideas on the curriculum to the program design team.
- Assist with general office administration tasks for the program.
- Provide professional and excellent customer service to parents and community partners.
Position Qualifications
- Minimum 20 years of age.
- Minimum of Basic First Aid and CPR prior to start date.
- Current Wilderness First Aid or Wilderness First Responder certification, or willingness to obtain.
- Full COVID-19 vaccination as defined by the CDC.
- Submit a criminal background check.
- Able to carry loads up to 45 pounds.
- Ability to provide personal transportation to and from the American Mountaineering Center in Golden, CO.
Position Competencies
- Passion for working with youth.
- Interest in the outdoors, particularly science, natural history, and/or recreation.
- Prior experience working in wilderness programs, outdoor education, summer camps, or related field.
- Experience working with youth in one more of the following:
- Experience in natural science or related field.
- Experience working in outdoor hiking and climbing programs.
- Experience teaching youth from diverse backgrounds in environmental education and/or adventure education.
- Self-directed, innovative thinker.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Demonstration of cultural awareness and responsiveness.
- Experience working respectfully with colleagues and students from a variety of ages, cultural, and economic backgrounds.
- Understanding and application of justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion principles and interest in furthering this work personally and within the organization.
- Commitment to expanding access, relevance, and belonging for traditionally underrepresented groups in the outdoors.
- Positive attitude and sense of humor.
Preferred Skills and Experience
- Associate’s degree or higher in adventure education, outdoor education, recreation, wilderness leadership or related degree.
- Current Wilderness First Aid, Wilderness First Responder, or Wilderness EMT certification.
- Rock climbing experience, demonstrating competency in the fundamental skills including: belaying, back-up belaying, knot tying, equipment, and communication (highly preferred).
- Bilingual in Spanish and English.
Time Commitment & Compensation
- The position will start as part-time on an as needed basis for programs and training at $20/hour from May 20-25. Starting May 28, the compensation will range from $8,000-10,000 for a 11-week term depending on experience and number of overnight programs scheduled.
- Additional benefits include workers compensation insurance, a Colorado Mountain Club membership, pro-deals with some outdoor gear manufactures and retailers, and 40 hours of paid-time-off during the term, which will need to be arranged in advance directly with the supervisor.
- The full-time seasonal position starts May 28, 2024 and goes until August 12, 2024. Summer camps and courses take place June 3 – August 9. Scheduling and hours will be agreed upon by you and the Youth Program Manager.
- During overnight programs, a tent space and meals are provided.
- A variety of specialized training are offered to employees throughout the season. A mandatory week-long training will take place May 28-June 7 in preparation for summer programs.
How to Apply
- Submit a resume and a cover letter detailing your experience and interest in the position, along with your goals and expectations via email to staceyh@cmc.org by May 1, 2024.
For more information about the Colorado Mountain Club’s Youth Education Program, visit our website at www.cmc.org/youth
The CMC provides equal employment opportunities to all people regardless of race, age, sex, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion or any other basis protected by law.