Colorado Mountain Club’s Youth Education Program provides active learning through outdoor and adventure education. We use an experiential approach to connect youth with their local surroundings, making learning relevant and fun by utilizing Colorado’s greatest natural resource: the mountains!
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 21 years of age by June 2, 2025.
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 CMC Offices 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 compensation will range from $9,000-$11,000 for a 13-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 32 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 20, 2025 and goes until August 15, 2025. Summer camps and courses take place June 2 – August 8. 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 training will take place May 20-May 30 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 youth@cmc.org by March 31, 2025. Applications and job offerings will stay open and occur on a rolling basis until March 31, 2025.
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.
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