Kids Activities Director To provide memories of a lifetime for visiting families & children by provi

Posted: Apr 16, 2026

Children's Activity Counselor

Rawah Guest Ranch

Glendevey, Colorado

Wages/Pay
$15.25 - $16.00 / hour + tips
Experience Level
Previous experience required
Job Start Date
Job Starts: May 10, 2026

Kids Activities Director To provide memories of a lifetime for visiting families & children by providing safe and exciting activities to make their time at Rawah Ranch as much fun as possible Responsibilities:

 • To be enthusiastic about the outdoors and lead kids in different activity options. 

• Plan, organize and conduct activities to keep kids safe and occupied 

• Survey the age of the kids to identify needs and interests before the kid’s club begins for the day

 • Responsible for equipment inventory and condition of it 

• Make sure to check the sign-up sheet the night before to see how many kids have signed up 

The day of kid’s club make sure you have your activity prepared and are on time taking care to discuss your plans with the parents and if they have any specific things to note.

 • Discuss with parents the need for sunscreen and/or hats for outside activities

 • We like to have the kids learn the “Old Chisom trail song” where we need to make a song or rhyme for each child and then perform that song on their last day.

 • Make sure to always keep the children safe in whichever activity you choose 

• Carry a radio at all time and alert management immediately for assistance

 • Always carry a first aid kit on hand if you plan to do an activity away from the lodge 

• Take kids over to Tiny Hiney and feed the goats and pigs using the animal crackers provided at the front desk

 • If kids want a pony ride, make sure to check with management/ barn staff 

• Ability to be flexible and act immediately as circumstances arise

 • Ability to be able to think on your own and manage situations without needing oversight 

• Present yourself in a positive and professional manner following the Rawah Ranch dress code and hygiene standards 

• Maintain an organized and clean kids club area

 • Keep management informed of any issues, concerns or requirements

 • Maintains a favorable working relationship with all employees

 • Adheres to Rawah Ranch policies and procedures

 • Attend work as scheduled

 • Minimizes safety hazards by following all safety rules and procedures 

• At all times projects a favorable image of Rawah Ranch to the public including on social media, on duty and off duty Kids and Adults Activities Director 2026 The age demographics for our kids' club are as follows: Buckaroos for ages 3-5, Cowpokes for ages 6-12, and Teens for ages 13-16. Please keep this in mind when selecting activities, as you may have children of multiple ages in attendance simultaneously. We offer kids' club sessions from 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM and after lunch from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM. Please note that parents may arrive slightly earlier or later depending on the activities their children are participating in. Additionally, we provide a "Date Night" option once a week, where you will be responsible for entertaining the kids in the evening, Tim will help on that night and take the kids over to the cookout area and provide hot dogs and cook smores on the open fire (weather permitting) For the Teens we can do Capture the flag or organize a yard game, If we have a lot of teens they usually like to eat Pizza and we will pull a wrangler who has also ridden with them during the week where they can make pizzas and then play a group game. As far as day activities are concerned you are responsible for teaching the kids how to make a dream catcher, how to use wood burning tools, how to leather brand and to pan for gold. Other activities we would like to see offered in kids club is storytelling at the Teepees, a scavenger hunt, panning for gold in the river, a wildflower/ wildlife spotting walk, fishing at the pond and painting.

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How to Apply

Please send all Resumes and Cover letters to tim.meg@rawahranch.com

Contact Info

Rawah Guest Ranch

Each year Rawah Guest Ranch draws an adventurous, enthusiastic and hardworking team dedicated to delivering the highest quality of service in the guest ranch industry. The ranch is an ideal location for outdoor adventurists and those seeking an all-American seasonal experience at one of Colorado’s finest, authentic, western guest ranches. 

Location
Colorado
Season
Spring, Summer, and Fall
Staff size
25
Housing
Whether included in the compensation package or provided at a cost, housing is provided for staff.
Housing details
The ranch provides onsite meals and shared housing accommodations. Staff has access to the ranch laundry facilities. We eat breakfast together as a staff, and unless serving, enjoy lunch and dinner with the guests.
Family housing available
No
Single occupancy housing available
No
Pet friendly
No
Meals
Provided
Cell phone service
None
Internet access
Good
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