Current Job dates:
Currently recruiting for the season that runs from June 4th, 2024 to August 10th, 2024.
- Oversee the Backpacking Program with fellow Backpacker.
- Meal plan and pack out food supplies for trips.
- Lead groups of 10-14 campers on overnight backpacking trips.
- Maintain gear and repairs as needed.
- Apply basic youth development principles in working with campers through communication, relationship development, respect for diversity, involvement and empowerment of youth, and environmental appreciation.
- Assure campers are properly supervised at all times.
- Be aware of and implement safety guidelines.
- Assist Leadership Team in carrying out session opening and closing days.
- Provide support to Leadership Team for evening program planning, set up, and clean up.
- Teach in other program activity areas when backpacking is not in session.
- Work with Assistant Director to create and execute a schedule of provisional pick ups at grocery stores, box stores, and pharmacies to assist staff in resupplying essentials.
- Provide airport transportation.
- Must be 21 years of age or older.
- Must be able to provide a clean driving record and willing to learn van driving safety.
- At least one year camp experience (preferred).
- Experience backpacking on multiple trips
- WFR/WFA Certification (or able to obtain)
- Read the Kitchen and Facilities Hiring Packet
- To apply, please send a resume to directors@campgranitelake.com
Cabin Counselor
Must be 18 years of age by 6/9/24
2024 Dates: June 9 - August 10 (Must be available for the entire date range)
2024 Salary: Starting at $3,825 + up to $400 contract completion payment, lodging and meals valued at $2,000
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!
Backpacking Guide
Must be 21 years of age by 6/5/24
2024 Dates: June 5 - July 27 (Must be available for the entire date range)
2024 Salary: Starting at $4,125 + up to $300 contract completion payment, lodging and meals valued at $2,000
The Backpacker is an out of cabin role responsible for planning and leading 1 and 2 night backpacking trips for 10-14 campers both on camp porperty and in Rocky Mountain National Park. They will work alongside the other Backpacker in planning meals, managing gear, and leading campers. When not on trips they will be assigned to other camp programs, provide airport transportation, and assist in the overall operation of camp. Applicants must have backpacking experience on multi-day trips (leading children preferred), a current WFA/WFR certification (or ability to obtain), and be at least 21 years of age with a clean driving record.
Read our hiring packet here!
Essential Job Functions:
1. Program Area
2. Camper Supervision
3. Additional Camp Support
4. Transportation
Job Qualifications:
Chef
The Camp Chefs work alongside the Camp Directors in kitchen operations, menu planning, ordering, inventory, and kitchen staff management to provide nutritious, well-prepared meals for campers, staff, and guests. Salary starts at $800/weekly. Learn more here!
To Apply:
Village Director - Eagles
Village Director:
The Eagles Village Director supervises, directs and provides leadership to our youngest camper group (campers finishing 2nd, 3rd, and 4th grades). The purpose of the job is to manage, coach and encourage staff, and meet the diverse social and emotional needs of campers. The Eagles Village Director works alongside the Director team in overseeing the smooth operation of the Village and managing staff and camper behavior. It is required that the Eagles Village Director have previous camp experience, and experience working with early elementary aged children.
Must be 21 by 6/1/24
Dates: June 5th-August 10th
To apply: Please submit a staff application here:
https://www.campgranitelake.com/join-our-staff/
Nurse (Weekdays Only)
2024 DATES: June 17th - August 3rd and one training day during the week of June 10th.
Nurses provide assistance and direct care to a community of approx, 200 campers and staff. Must have current State of Colorado Nursing License, or reciprocity. Experience with pediatrics is a plus!
Salary starts at $225 a day. Lodging and meals are provided during shift.
To learn more or to apply, please email directors@campgranitelake.com with a resume.
How to Apply
2024 Dates & Positions
You must be available for the entire duration of the summer!
Cabin Counselor Dates: June 9th - August 10th
Kitchen Staff Dates: June 5th - August 10th
Staff Training: June 9th - June 16th
Session 1: June 17th - July 6th
Session 2: July 8th - July 27th
Mini Camp 1: July 29th - August 3rd
Mini Camp 2: August 5th - August 10th
MARCH 12, 2024 UPDATE:
We are looking for counselors with skills in sailing. We are also hiring backpacking guides, chefs, a weekday nurse, and a Village Director. We have filled all of our international positions for summer 2024.
Steps to Apply!
1. Learn More:
- Counselors & Backpackers: Read our Hiring Packet here (especially the first few pages!)
- Chefs & Kitchen Staff: Read our Support Hiring Packet here!
2. Submit a Staff Application here
3. We will be in touch soon!
Contact Info
- Abbie Carlson
- directors@campgranitelake.com
- (720) 249-2997
- campgranitelake.com
