Camp Counselor Staff Full Time Temporary

GO WEST CAMPS, Colorado Springs’ premier Summer Day Camp is hiring staff for summer 2025. Here you will find all the community and connection of an overnight camp but have your nights and weekends free! Go West staff work Monday-Friday, 35-40 hours per week, May 19th-August 1st.

Position Summary:

Camp Counselors at Go West lead campers in all of our camp activities (Art, Rock Climbing, Standup Paddle Boarding, Gardening, Group Games, and Biking). Camp Counselors work to create an atmosphere of respect, caring, and acceptance for each camper and show each camper as much individual attention as possible.

We operate on a small group philosophy and staff will typically work with a group of 12 campers and one other staff member. The ages of our campers range from 5 to 15.

Qualifications:

• Previous experience as a camp counselor, teacher, after-school staff, or child care is required.
• We are looking for people with education and certification through nationally and internationally recognized organizations such as the Red Cross, the American Canoe Association, the National Outdoor Leadership School, the League of American Bicyclists, USA Archery, and others.
• We are looking for staff with experience in farming or gardening.
• We use pedal-powered transportation, and basic riding and bike maintenance skills are a real plus.

Benefits:

• Pay: From $15.00 per hour
• Professional Training and Experience – Get a head start! Thinking about a career in education or outdoor recreation? Get real-life experience working at camp and honing your skills.
• Certifications – Take it with you when you go! All of the Go West Camps staff have First Aid and CPR. Go West has supported staff financially to attend certification programs through the American Mountain Guide Association, American Canoe Association, and the International Mountain Biking Association. These certifications can be an asset in your job search after the summer.
• References – Boost your resume! We love telling everybody how great our staff is. Camp is the perfect opportunity to create relationships with people who want you to succeed at camp and beyond.
• Rocky mountain setting – Location, location, location! While our focus is on youth development, it doesn’t hurt that we’re surrounded by the scenic Rocky Mountains of Colorado. Not a bad place to play and explore during the summer!
• For fun – The opportunities for fun while you are on staff at Go West Camps are boundless. We will hike, climb, mountain bike, kayak, shoot archery, fish, create art, and swim, among many, many other great activities.
• Bonus and incentives – We offer several monetary incentives to our staff at Go West Camps with the intent to encourage commitment and motivate ongoing professional growth.