First Ascent Youth Leadership Camp Counselor

coloradomtn.edu

Leadville, Colorado, USA
Base: $19.28 ph; bonus/equity: not specified; bene...
Leading groups of high-school students
Ensuring student security and safety
Organizing and managing student activities
The First Ascent Youth Leadership Camp Counselor is a seasonal temporary position responsible for leading groups of 8-10 high-school students through leadership opportunities and physical activities

Job Summary

  • The First Ascent Youth Leadership Camp Counselor is a seasonal temporary position responsible for leading groups of 8-10 high-school students through leadership opportunities and physical activities.
  • Staff Counselors are responsible for organizing and managing students, ensuring their security and safety, and meeting their individual needs, while also providing input to program leadership.
  • This part-time, seasonal role requires the ability to perform vigorous physical activity in all weather conditions at high altitude and may involve operating for several days with limited rest.

Matching Summary

The First Ascent Youth Leadership Camp Counselor is a seasonal temporary position responsible for leading groups of 8-10 high-school students through leadership opportunities and physical activities.

Salary

Base: $19.28 per hour; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: retirement contribution, annual and sick time, mental health resources, tuition benefit

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Leading groups of high-school students
  • Ensuring student security and safety
  • Organizing and managing student activities
  • Vigorous physical activity in all weather
  • Operating with limited rest

Nice-to-have

  • Inspiring leadership skills
  • Appreciation of the outdoors
  • Turning experiences into learning
  • Providing feedback to leadership
  • Bilingual (English/Spanish) abilities

Key Requirements

  • High School Diploma/GED
  • One year related work experience
  • Minimum 1 week of summer camp experience
  • College student (freshman year completed or sophomore, junior, senior, or graduated)
  • Resident of the State of Colorado
  • Valid Colorado driver's license

Work Rights

Authorized to work in the United States

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