Day Camp Counselor

Position Summary: The Day Camp Counselor provides leadership and care for a group of 10-12 campers. They are expected to work collaboratively with their co-counselor to ensure each camper’s physical, social, and emotional health and safety needs are met. They are responsible for all other aspects of the camper’s experience, with the expectation of exceptional customer service. The day camp counselor is responsible for planning and safely facilitating activities each day. All day camp counselors must be at least 18 years old. Must have current certification in CPR/First Aid or be willing to obtain certification. Day camp counselors will assist in overnight camp check-in/check-out every other weekend. Depending on need, they may be asked to work at overnight camp during the summer.

Work Dates: May 21 - August 9, 2025
Pay Rate: $592/week

Essential Functions: Camp Chief Ouray staff are expected to create a safe space for all campers, families, and staff while allowing development and growth for all. They should possess the mental, social and emotional skills necessary to build rapport and positive relationships, putting camper needs first. Responding to camper and customer requests for service, troubleshooting problems and developing solutions in a patient and respectful manner is an important aspect of our work. All staff should contribute to a cooperative and positive camp community, take responsibility for the upkeep of the camp facility and cleanliness of camp. Assist with other departments as needed.

• Participate in all pre-camp trainings prior to working with campers. 

• Be concerned with the needs of camper development and growth, guiding the individual camper in participation in group and all-camp activities.  

• Be qualified to, or willingness to obtain skills to, set up, teach, and maintain one or more camp activities. Develop lesson plans for, and teach in, one or more camp activity programs.   

• Assist in overnight camp check-in/check-out every other weekend and evening programs as needed.  

Requirements/ Qualifications: 

• Must be at least 18 years of age 

• Preferably has experience working with youth in a summer camp setting 

• Ability to prioritize tasks and efficiently manage time 

• Must have current certification in CPR/First Aid or be willing to obtain certification 

• All other duties as assigned 

Employee Perks & Compensation:

• $592/week

• Room and board

  • Housing: Based on gender identity. Administrative staff for overnight camp will live in dorm style housing with shared bathrooms. Leadership and Trips staff will have a bunk in the dorm housing to store their belongings, sleep, and shower when not with campers. However, when they are supervising campers, these staff will camp in tents on property. Day Camp staff will live in Snow Mountain Ranch’s dorm building with shared bathrooms. All positions will have the ability to park a vehicle for no extra cost.

    Meals: For employees working overnight camp programs, meals when working will be provided and eaten with campers, served family style. For employees working Day Camp programs, a sack lunch will be provided when working and they may eat all other meals at the Snow Mountain Ranch Commons, a buffet style dining hall at no additional cost. During time off, overnight camp staff may eat at the Commons as well. A varied menu is provided to accommodate the majority of food preferences and restrictions

• Laundry on-site

• Practice 21st century skills

• CPR/First Aid and/or Wilderness First Aid certification

• Diverse and global experiences

• Welcoming and inclusive team environment

• Free and/or discounted program rentals

• Close proximity to Rocky Mountain National Park and additional outdoor recreation areas

• Discount on summer camp registration for immediate family members

• Pro deal discounts to outdoor retail companies

Health Care: Camp Chief Ouray has a health center team consisting of registered nurses and a health center assistant to provide health care for campers and staff. Staff may visit the camp nurses to seek treatment for minor concerns. Staff may be referred to the clinic in town if the health center team is tending to campers or if treatment needs extend beyond a registered nurse’s ability to diagnose or treat. The CCO health center team is unable to run diagnostic testing or prescribe medication.

Application Process: We value your time and appreciate your interest in working at Camp Chief Ouray.

• All interviews are conducted via video call.

• We aim to reach out with an invitation for an interview or to decline your application within one to two weeks of your application being submitted

• Returning Staff: There is typically only one interview for returning staff.

• We will do our best to make a hiring decision within two to three weeks from the date of your interview(s).

• After your interview(s), we meet as a full-time team at CCO to discuss each applicant.