2026 - YMCA Camp Tumbleson Lake Expeditions Guide Job at YMCA of Northern Colorado, Ward, CO

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  • YMCA of Northern Colorado
  • Ward, CO

Job Description

Overview:

YMCA Camp Tumbleson Lake is seeking adventurers who will guide campers to an extraordinarily memorable summer at our picturesque overnight and day camp nestled in the Front Range near Boulder, Colorado.

We are looking for enthusiastic, outdoors-loving Expedition Guides who are passionate about connecting children to the natural world, helping children try new activities and persevere through challenges, and creating a community of respect, acceptance and caring. Expedition Guides build and maintain a strong and supportive community of 10-12 campers alongside their co-guide and show them the spirit of the outdoors during off-camp wilderness trips and on-camp wilderness experiences. Our Expedition Guides provide leadership, direction, and supervision to their campers as well as to the greater camp community.

 

Our ideal candidates understand the power of community and teamwork and are eager to work with other members of our staff throughout the summer. We are looking for staffers who have an "I've got this" mindset, who show initiative and a solutions-minded attitude whether they're dealing with a camper missing home, a thunderstorm, or a face painting with campfire ash.

 

View all openings, learn more about our benefits and apply online today at  .

Responsibilities:
  • Supervises teens (14-17 years old) overnight campers in glamping tent accommodations.
  • Follows YMCA policies and procedures, including those related to medical and disciplinary situations, child abuse prevention, and emergencies.
  • Supervises Teen Expedition campers off-site in backcountry or dispersed camping settings, including on 2–3-day backpacking trips on public land and contracted, outfitted whitewater experiences.
  • Reports directly to the Expedition Coordinator.
  • Collaborates and works with camp counselors, unit directors, waterfront instructors, and challenge course instructors as needed when on-site.
  • Ensure the safety and well-being of all campers under their supervision, including maintaining appropriate staff to camper ratios as required.
  • Drives a 14-passenger YMCA vehicle for off-site trips.
  • Maintains timely communications, including when off-site via Garmin InReach.
  • Models’ relationship-building skills, and MESH (mental, emotional, social health) skills for campers and staff.
  • Problem solves, communicates, and documents camper behavioral issues as they arise, and passes them off to leadership staff members as needed.
  • Incorporates the mission, philosophy, and 5 core values of the YMCA of Northern Colorado in all communication with participants and staff-members.
  • Maintaining confidentiality of YMCA issues and records.
  • Maintaining friendly, professional relationships with staff, participants, and community members.
  • Practices positive guidance and preventative discipline techniques with natural consequences.
  • Required to attend and complete staff meetings, trainings, and all mandatory licensing required trainings.
  • Adhere to policies related to boundaries with consumers.
  • Attends required abuse risk management training.
  • Adheres to procedures related to managing high-risk activities and supervising consumers.
  • Reports suspicious or inappropriate behaviors and policy violations.
  • Follows mandated abuse reporting requirements.
  • Other job duties as assigned.
Qualifications:

  • 21+ years old.
  • High school graduate or equivalent; one year or more of college preferred.
  • Cleared to drive YMCA vehicles with a clean MVR.
  • Previous experience working with children ages 14-17 years preferred.
  • Experience preferred in one or more of the following areas: outdoor skills, whitewater skills, backpacking, Leave No Trace, hiking.
  • Wilderness First Responder or above is a plus.
  • Completion of: WFA, CPR/AED, Medication Administration Delegation, Bloodborne Pathogens, Child Abuse Prevention, Staff Orientation. (We provide this as part of staff training).
  • Previous experience with diverse populations preferred.
  • Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.
  • Ability to plan, lead and participate in a range of activities in a variety of outdoor/indoor settings.
Benefits:
  • (10+ hours/week) Free Family Membership
  • (10+ hours/week) Program discounts
  • Generous retirement benefits - 12% after eligibility is met
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Paid Sick Time

Childcare benefits of more than $5000 are considered taxable income and will be processed accordingly. Limitations and restrictions apply to some programs.

Posted Salary Range: USD $480.00 - USD $480.00 /Wk.

Job Tags

Part time, Summer work, Night shift,

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