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Staff & Volunteer Opportunities

PRE-APPLICATION FORM

 

 

We are always looking for good people, whether paid employees, interns or volunteers. We could not function without the help of volunteers, and the quality of our counselors and sports instructors has a direct bearing on our campers’ experience. If you like the outdoors, sports, and working with special kids and young adults, and you are located in or are able to come to the Roaring Fork Valley, please contact us. We have a variety of positions and jobs, especially counselors and sports instructors, during our busy summer and winter seasons. We also need volunteers for various office activities, like website, marketing, fundraising, copying, etc.

If you feel you might wish to join us, click the Pre-Application button above and follow the instructions. If you have any problem, please email us at info@extremesportscamp.org.

GENERAL STAFF REQUIREMENTS

Staff members, whether paid, interns, or volunteers, must complete a background check and fingerprinting. We have a no alcohol/no drug policy. Candidates offered a position will be asked to take pre-training learning modules on autism and sports. Program staff will be given one week of on-site training. Except for volunteers, we ask for a commitment to our full summer program, which extends for 10 weeks, from June 10 until August 18. Professionalism, sense of responsibility, and concern for confidentiality are expected. We value and like working with people on the autism spectrum and are rewarded by their success in our programs – we are looking for staff who feel the same.

COMPENSATION

Room and board or a stipend are offered to paid staff and interns. Paid staff are given a weekly salary based on the job position and experience level.

HIRING PROCESS

1. Submit the pre-application form.

2. You will be contacted by our office by email. Successful candidates will be sent a formal application form and asked to send in the completed application with a resume.

3. If appropriate, we will send you a full job description and set up an interview by Skype.

4. Candidates whom we wish to hire and who wish to work at ESC will provide references and will be asked to go through the background check process.

5. Hiring will occur on a rolling basis until positions are filled.

We are actively recruiting for the positions below for our summer 2012 sessions.

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• Counselor
• Team Supervisor
• Lake Sports Instructor
• Boat Driver
• Climbing Instructor
• River/Rafting Instructor
• Multimedia Technician
• Interns
• …and we are always looking for Volunteers! 

 

INTERN

Job Description

Interns can apply to any of the non-supervisory positions and will receive autism specific training as well as training in many outdoor recreation sports! Interns will get plenty of hands on experience with our campers as well as an abundance of outdoor recreation hours under their belt. Since our interns are being trained they will have a supervisory figure overlooking their progress, making sure that they are learning how to teach/guide a child or adult with autism in the following activities: rock climbing, whitewater rafting/kayaking, wakeboarding, kneeboarding, wake surfing, high/low ropes course, employment skills (adults) and many more life-enhancing activities.

Requirements

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Must have  college or vocational school approval for credit for internship.
• Must be seeking a degree in an autism, teaching, psychology, social work, healthcare/medicine, child development, outdoor recreation, sports, or related field.
• Experience in autism/special needs a plus.
• Experience and proficiency in outdoor sports a plus.

 

COUNSELOR

Job Description

Counselors are the primary facilitators for each camper. The Counselor is responsible for planning, teaching, coordinating, and carrying out activities/sports and guiding campers in their personal growth and daily living skills. He or she will be working alongside a team of other motivated staff members to bring a positive learning environment to each camper. Experience with autism and/or one or more of the sports we offer is a plus, but patience and a positive attitude are a must. The Counselor will be teaching basic skills to campers in a variety of sports: rock climbing, kayaking, wakeboarding, water skiing, mountain biking. Emphasis is on safety, fun, and learning. Some counselors will be working with adults on the spectrum, facilitating independence and skills in employment as well as our core sports program.

Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Experience in camps or outdoor recreation.
• Experience and proficiency in sports.
• Experience working with special needs and autism in particular.

 

TEAM SUPERVISOR

Job Description

Team Supervisors are responsible for the campers, staff and programming within a team and will be in direct supervision of the counselors/campers within that team. He or she will maintain an on-going communication with all other staff about camper situations. Team supervisors must develop a positive relationship with our sports and other vendors. He or she is responsible for scheduling evening activities and will communicate directly with the Program Director. We are looking for highly motivated individuals who must be willing to work long days and some evenings.

Requirements

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Must have at least 2 years camp, outdoor recreation, or sports experience.
• Must have at least 2 years experience working with people with disabilities (autism experience is a huge plus).
• Must have supervisory experience.

 

RIVER/RAFTING INSTRUCTOR

Job Description

The River/rafting Instructor is responsible for planning, organizing, and leading our river program which  includes floats down the Colorado R., Roaring Fork R., and Crystal R. in commercial rafts, individual/2-person duckies, kayaks, paddleboards, and small rafts. He or she will be required to teach instructional progressions in relation to each camper’s ability and development in kayaking/rafting. The River/Rafting Instructor must maintain positive relations with our whitewater vendor.

Requirements

• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• Minimum of 2 years experience guiding.
• Swiftwater Rescue Certification.

 

BOAT DRIVER

Job Description

The Boat Driver is responsible for the safe operation and driving of a ski boat used in our lake sports program. He or she will be working alongside a team of other motivated staff members and directly with the Lake Sports Instructors to provide a positive learning environment for our campers. Other responsibilities include keeping mileage/hour logs, performing routine maintenance on the boats, and maintaining lake sports equipment and supplies like wake boards, tubes, ropes, and life jackets. May be involved with other camp activities as well. Must be outgoing, responsible, and enjoy working with kids and adults.

Requirements

• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• Must have at least 4 years experience driving ski boats.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and a clean driving record, along with demonstration of a safe boat driving record.
• Boat driver’s license preferred.
• Experience working with special needs populations a plus.

 

 

 

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