Anything worth doing is worth doing in Colorado!


YOU! – Positive, energetic, dynamic leader with a passion for excellent customer service. Working and living in the beauty of the Winter Park region of the Colorado Rockies! Share your passion and enthusiasm for rocky mountain adventure and guest service with thousands of YMCA members from all over the world!

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US! – Snow Mountain Ranch, YMCA of the Rockies! YMCA family camp and conference center with over 5,000 acres of rocky mountain fun and adventure for our members and staff. The YMCA of the Rockies puts Christian principles into practice through programs, staff and facilities in an environment that builds healthy spirit, mind and body for all. We accomplish this by:

  • Serving conferences of a religious, educational or recreational nature.
  • Providing unifying experiences for families
  • Offering traditional summer camping experiences for boys and girls
  • Serving our staff with leadership opportunities and productive work experiences.
  • Carrying out our Core Values of Caring, Honesty, Respect, Responsibility adn Faith in all we do.

SEEKING! – Experienced and energetic staff to provide a positive guest experience to our members!

Recreation

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  • Outdoor Sports - Softball, basketball, sand volleyball, soccer, two tennis courts, horseshoes and open space for family fun.
  • Hiking, Trail Running & Walking
  • Miniature Golf
  • Disk Golf
  • Historical Sites like The Just Ranch and Rowley Homestead let you experience the way life was as a Rocky Mountain Rancher in the late 1800’s and early 1900’s.
  • Fishing - Trout fishing is available in Pole Creek (license required) and the Gaylord Reservoir (No license required). Rental equipment is available at the Program Department. Flyfishing lessons and fly tying classes are also available.
  • Canoeing
  • Horseback Activities including guided trail rides, breakfast rides, dinner rides, sleighrides and hayrides.
  • Archery
  • Mountain Biking
  • Nordic Center
  • Adventure Programs
  • Moon Events

Room and Board

Housing options: Dorms, Married Housing, Private Room, RV Space - Full Hookups, Shared Room, and Your own tent

Pack Light! It's all here. Lodging, meals and great Colorado benefits are included as a part of the employment package!

Benefits

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  • Wage based on role/position (leadership and supervisory opportunities available!)
  • Dormitory style housing and cafeteria meals provided as a part of the Seasonal compensation package
  • Free wireless internet and use of staff computers
  • Use of cooking facilities, staff game room/lounge and RAC (Religious Activities Center)
  • Free use of all recreational facilities including the pool, KIVA gymnasium, hiking/biking trails (over 100km on 5000 acres!), on-site canoeing/fishing and more!
  • YMCA of the Rockies membership and use of facilities at the Estes Park Center, YMCA of the Rockies located in Estes Park, Colorado
  • Complimentary accommodations for friends and family earned at 1 night/month worked this summer (some restrictions apply)
  • Discounts on mountain bike rentals and at the Buckboard Grille, Snow Mountain Adventure and Gift Shop, and the Adventure/Fly Fishing Shop
  • Discounts on horseback rides from Sombrero Stables
  • Seasonal employees currently enrolled in college/university are eligible to apply for a $1000.00 scholarship through the Ruesch Scholarship fund
  • Voluntary insurance plans available
  • Weekly staff activities to local and statewide attractions
  • Weekly Christian programming provided through the Chaplain’s department
  • Free use of the Grand Pass Program which includes free admission to Winter Park resort and activities including the longest alpine slide in Colorado!, mini-golf, trampolines and free lift tickets to access some of the best mountain bike terrain in Colorado, discounts at local stores and restaurants, and free rounds of golf at four local golf courses

Transportation Info

Driving Directions to Snow Mountain Ranch from Denver International Airport:

  • Take 1-70 West to Exit #232 (US 40 to Granby)
  • Travel over Berthoud Pass and through the town of Winter Park.
  • Snow Mountain Ranch's entrance is 12 miles past Winter Park on the left (west) side of the US 40.
  • Follow the road approximately 1 mile and check in at the Administration Building on your left.

Shuttles available by calling Snow Mountain Ranch.

How to Apply

Apply Now

Please complete our on-line application.

To learn more about our sister property, Estes Park Center, click here.

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International/J-1 Applicants Welcome.

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Season: All Year

Types of Jobs:

  • Buildings & Grounds
  • Camp Counselors
  • Chaplain
  • Conference Services
  • Food Service
  • Gift Shop Staff
  • Housekeeping
  • Human Resources / Employee Services
  • Lifeguards
  • Office/Administrative
  • Program Specialists
  • Volunteer

Staff Size: 60 year round/225 summer seasonals/170 winter seasonals

Minimum Age: 18

Housing? Yes

Location: Colorado