Find your niche! Discover your strengths and take a Gap Program in the mountains.
Located on a 5,100 mountain resort near Rocky Mountain National Park & Winter Park Resort.
- summer
- fall
- winter
- Location:
- Granby, Colorado
- Wages/Pay:
- $14.42 - $14.42 / hour
- Experience:
- No experience required
- Start Date:
- Starts in 2 months. (Jul 31, 2024)
The GAP Program:
The Discover Program at YMCA of the Rockies, Snow Mountain Ranch, provides young adults (ages 18 - 24 years old) with a variety of experiences focused on personal growth. 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. Join our community at YMCA of the Rockies for an experience in a diverse, equitable, inclusive, and supportive work environment.
Program Dates: July 31 - December 13, 2024
Program Cost: $250
Outdoor Experiences & Self-Discovery: You will experience one Discover day per week that can include hiking, snowshoeing, outdoor education, community service opportunities, and self-development courses. Additionally, participants may be eligible to take a trip to Colombia at the end of the program.
Outcomes:
- Likely emerge with greater self-confidence, self-awareness, and a sense of purpose.
- Experience working in a diverse workforce and learn professional, life enhancing and team building skills.
- Participants who successfully complete our program will be eligible to stay on as YMCA employees for up to 2 additional months or apply for available full-time positions.
Who should apply for Discover? The ideal Discover Gap Program participant is a young adult who is intentional on self-discovery; learning more about who they are and what they want to do in life. This requires intentional effort in exploring personal and professional growth.
Discover Participant Compensation
- This is a seasonal, hourly 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)
- Board (3 buffet-style meals per day, seven days a week)
- Access to the YMCA of the Rockies facilities
- Free ski passes to check out
- Free or discounted gear rentals for sports and outdoor recreation
- Employee programming, including free or discounted staff trips
- Discounted nights at YMCA of the Rockies lodges