Summer Camp Staff Location: 3168 Co Rd 28, Woodland Park, COHours: Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM Employment Dates: May 27 – Aug 8 Primary Responsibilities: Facilitate Catamount Institute created curriculum, lead hikes, support experiments, crafts, and gamesCo-lead a safe, inclusive, and engaging outdoor camp experienceSupervise campers and ensure their safety and well-beingModel environmental stewardship and teach Leave No Trace principleParticipate in staff planning and assist with daily setup and clean upCommunicate clearly with campers, staff, and families Qualifications: 

Education & Experience

• College junior, senior, or bachelor’s degree preferred

• Experience working with youth in the outdoors (volunteer, staff, or professional capacity)

• Background in science, history, or recreation is helpful but not required

• Teaching license, degree, or certification is a plus but not required

Outdoor Skills & Comfort

• Comfortable living and working outdoors—including tent camping and hiking over rugged terrain

• Energetic, dedicated, and excited to be involved in all aspects of the program

• Preference given to applicants with advanced outdoor skills (e.g., backpacking, fishing, map and compass navigation)

Safety and Certifications

• Current First Aid and CPR certifications required (we will pay for you to receive your certification if you do not already have it)

Compensation, Benefits, and Housing

• Pay: $19/hour

• Training and development opportunities, including child development, psychology, student behavior management, relevant laws, and teaching skills

• 1:6 teacher-to-student ratio (outstanding for the education industry)

• Become a better naturalist: learn local plants and animals

• Build outdoor hard skills (camping, orienteering, backcountry cooking, Leave No Trace)

• Learn games and activities to teach ecological concepts

• Other perks—like spending your summer outside hiking and exploring!

• This is a Woodland Park–based position; housing is not provided