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Camp Counselor

Camp Granite Lake

Golden, Colorado

Play a positive role in a child's life this summer in the Colorado mountains!

Seasonal
Job Starts: Jun 01, 2025

Current Job dates:

Currently recruiting for the season that runs from June 1st, 2025 to August 9th, 2025.

    Summer Camp Cabin Counselor

    $470.00 / week
    Camp Granite Lake

    Must be 18 years of age by June 1st, 2025
    2025 Dates: June 1st - August 9th (Must be available for the entire date range) 
    2025 Cabin Counselor Salary: $4,700 + $500 completion and travel payment

    *We are looking for male-identifying applicants at this time as we are nearly hired for cabin counselors who are female-identifying.*

    The heartbeat of camp! Cabin Counselors facilitate an inclusive, supportive cabin environment, and lead camp activities. It’s a twenty-four hour a day job, and the hardest job you’ll ever love! Read our hiring packet and job description here!

    Summer Camp Photographer / Cabin Counselor

    $470.00 / week
    Camp Granite Lake

    Must be 18 years of age by June 1st, 2025
    2025 Dates: June 1st - August 9th (Must be available for the entire date range) 
    2025 Cabin Counselor Salary: $4,700 + $500 completion and travel payment

    The heartbeat of camp! Cabin Counselors facilitate an inclusive, supportive cabin environment, and lead camp activities. It’s a twenty-four hour a day job, and the hardest job you’ll ever love! Read our hiring packet and job description here!

    Photographer Specifics:

    The Photographer has all the same duties as a Cabin Counselor (this is an in-cabin position), and is responsible for taking pictures and videos of daily camp life and sharing photos online with families.


    Job Functions in addition to Cabin Counselor:

    • Take and sort photos of campers and staff throughout the day - during activities, free time, and evening programs  
    • Take at least one picture of each camper every day
    • Screen and upload camper photos to our host website daily
    • Be able to follow a shot-list, if needed
    • Organize photos for summer and future marketing use
    • Provide content for social media platforms
    • Upkeep photography equipment by clearing memory cards, charging camera batteries, etc
    • Build a staff slideshow at the end of each session
    • Take cabin photos at the end of each session
    • Perform all other duties and roles assigned by the Director Team.

    Photographer Qualifications:

    • Knowledge of photography and documented experience in photographic arts.
    • Experience photographing people.
    • The ability to use a variety of cameras.
    • Is able to use basic computer software for the organization and uploading of photos.

     

    Health Care

    Weekday Camp Nurse

    $1,000.00 / week
    Camp Granite Lake

    2025 DATES: June 8th - August 9th

    Camp Granite Lake is looking for a health care professional to work with our nursing team. They will play a role in overseeing the health and well-being of approximately 150 campers (per session) and 70 staff members.

    They must be kind, patient, caring, and love working with kids.

    This job requires that the Camp Nurse be in residence and on-call during overnights from Mondays - Fridays at 6pm during the contract dates. For those who will be commuting from the Front Range area, private accommodations and meals will be provided during shifts.

    Key parts of the job are:

    • working with our nursing team on medication intake and distribution
    • creating a comfortable, nurturing health area for sick or injured campers and staff
    • making parent phone calls when applicable
    • treating a wide range of minor injuries and illnesses
    • the ability to be on camp property multiple nights per week (private housing provided at camp) 

    Job Requirements

    • Must possess current RN license in CO or have ability to get one
    • Ability to pass a Colorado state background check
    • Must be fulling immunized per Colorado State guidelines, this includes the Covid vaccine
    • Strong interpersonal communication skills
    • Able to manage stress and interpersonal conflict
    • Problem solver
    • Caring and empathetic
    • Experience with pediatrics is a plus!

     Job Types: Full-time, Contract

    To learn more or to apply, please email directors@campgranitelake.com with a resume.

How to Apply

1. Read through our Hiring Packet hereto learn more about Camp Granite Lake.

2. Apply online here. (allow 30 minutes to apply)

3. After submitting your application, we will reach out in 2-3 business days. We reach out to all applicants whether we decide to move forward with your application or not.

December 18th, 2024 update:

We are currently hiring applicants who are U.S. citizens. Positions we are currently hiring:

  • Cabin Counselor - We are looking for male-identifying applicants at this time as we are nearly hired for cabin counselors who are female-identifying.
  • Photographer/Cabin Counselor
  • Weekday Nurse

 

2025 Dates: June 1st - August 9th
You must be available for the entire duration of the summer!

Staff Training: June 1st - June 9th 2025
Camp Dates: June 9th - August 9th 2025

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