A semester long program for young adults ages 18 - 23. Outdoor adventure, employment, & networking!
Located in the mountain town of Estes Park, Colorado next to Rocky Mountain National Park.
- fall
- winter
- Location:
- Estes Park, Colorado
- Wages/Pay:
- $14.42 - $14.42 / hour
- Experience:
- No experience required
- Start Date:
- Starts in 3 months. (Aug 05, 2024)
The GAP Program:
The Elevate Program at YMCA of the Rockies provides young adults (ages 18 - 23 years old) with a variety of experiences. Participants strengthen their relationship with nature and deepen their self-understanding while gaining valuable experience in the Hospitality industry in either Food Service or Housekeeping. This is accomplished through adventures in the outdoors, meaningful community service, and a curriculum centered on introspection. All of this takes place on the edge of Rocky Mountain National Park. Join our community at YMCA of the Rockies for an experience in a diverse, equitable, inclusive, and supportive work environment where lifelong friendships are made and lives are changed.
Program dates: August 5 - December 6, 2024
*Opportunity to extend to April 2025 in another department.
Adventure & Exploration: The Elevate Gap Program offers a backpacking trip, an out-of-state road trip, and a multi-day end-of-semester trip. Outside of these trips, you will experience one Elevate day per week that can include hiking, snowshoeing, rock climbing, outdoor education, community service opportunities, and self-development courses. All Elevate participants will have the opportunity to gain free certifications in Wilderness First-Aid, Red Cross CPR, AED, and First Aid. As part of the Rocky Mountain Living Package, they can opt into other outdoor adventure opportunities and excursions with other staff.
Outcomes:
- Documented professional outdoor experience in things like climbing, biking, backpacking, mountaineering, fly fishing, environmental education, camping, horseback riding, cross-country skiing.
- Networking opportunities.
- Wilderness First - Aid, Red Cross CPR, and AED certifications.
- Likely to emerge with greater self-confidence, self-awareness, and a sense of purpose.
- Career growth on resume through seasonal employment at YMCA of the Rockies
- And more!
Elevate Participant Compensation:
This is a seasonal, hourly (based on 32 hours/week) position, paying $14.42 per hour with a $170.00 per week deduction for room and board.
- All participants will be assigned to either Food Service or Housekeeping.
- Room (shared room in our staff dormitory with free Wi-Fi and no bills)
- Board (3 buffet-style meals per day, seven days a week)
- Access to the YMCA of the Rockies facilities, which include an indoor pool, basketball gymnasium, fitness classes, tennis courts, mini-golf, trails, roller rink, library, and a Craft and Design Center.
- Free ski passes to check out.
- Free gear rentals for sports and outdoor recreation.
- Employee programming, including free or discounted staff trips.
- Discounted nights at YMCA of the Rockies lodges