Overnight Camp Counselor

We are hiring Overnight Camp Instructors for the following locations:

• Camp Blue Sky (Grades 1- 5) - Evergreen, CO

• Camp Windy Peak (Grades 6-12) - Bailey, CO

In this role you will

• Provide 24-hour support with guidance, supervision, safety and comfort for participants during all activities.

• Co-lead daily outdoor programming including mountain biking, rock climbing, kayaking, canoeing, SUPing and Leave No Trace principles.

• Organize and participate in camp programming, ranging from outdoor sports to camp games and rituals

• Follow and educate campers on safety protocols to ensure the safety and wellbeing of participants

• Serve as a role model and guide campers by exhibiting appropriate behavior, attitudes, and activities

• Provide exceptional customer service to parents and all participants in our programs.

• If you are a trained Driver, transport up to 13 campers to and from program areas with company passenger vans.

Important Details

• 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.

• Position Duration: Training begins May 26; overnight camp programs run from June 9 through August 2.

• Compensation: Pay is determined based on position, additional responsibilities, relevant certifications, and staff tenure. Starting hourly are below:

  • Instructors: $411.90/week

  • Specialists: $422.10 - $442.80/week

  • Camp Drivers: additional 3% pay increase conditional on completion of training.

  • Relevant Certification Bonuses: $125 - $400 per certification (up to $1,000)

Our Interview Process

After you submit an application, here is what you can expect next:

• Step 1: Complete a one-way video interview

• Step 2: 20-minute live virtual interview and submit three references (personal and/or professional)

• Final decision!!

This process moves quickly so be ready to hear from us shortly after you submit your application.

Your Background

• Must be at least 18 years of age by the start of camp for all positions

• Must be at least 20 years of age to be eligible for a Driver position

• +1 years of experience working with kids in a professional or volunteer setting preferred

• Experience in one of our core sports is preferred, but not required for Instructors

• Demonstrated personal and/or professional experience in one of our core sports is required for Specialists

• 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.