Backcountry Wilderness Area Nature Camp Counselor

About the Role
Responsible for supervising campers and facilitating daily Camp Backcountry activities and lessons in an engaging, safe, and inclusive outdoor environment.
Responsibilities
- Ensure compliance with Colorado State Childcare Licensing Rules and Regulations and adhering to those rules and regulations to ensure the health and safety of all children in Camp Backcountry.
- Lead and engage children in diverse activities, including arts and crafts, camp songs, games, team building, social-emotional learning, science lessons, hikes, and child-led nature play.
- Adhere to established Camp Backcountry policies and procedures.
- Uphold high standards of health and safety.
- Follow lesson plans that Camp Director supplies.
- Preparing supplies each morning before campers arrive and clean up after campers depart each afternoon.
Requirements
- Minimum age requirement: 18 years.
- Interest in, respect for, and ability to work with children.
- Passion for the natural world.
- Ability to be fun and engaging while maintaining appropriate boundaries.
- Flexibility and adaptability in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment.
Benefits
- Benefits for part time employees include Paid Sick Leave, EAP (Employee Assistance Program), Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Discounts (30%) for Programs and Events, Referral Program, Recreation Center usage.
- 401k plus company match and Health Insurance, Telehealth and Flex Plans after one year if the minimum hours requirement is determined.