Ajax Sleepaway Counselor Job Description

The 5 qualifications for counselor applicants:

1. Love working with kids.

2. Prioritize safety.

3. Be responsibly crazy.

4. Possess the desire to lead.

5. Love the beautiful Colorado Rocky Mountains

Ajax Sleepaway’s goal is to provide an adventurous, awesome, outdoor summer experience for every camper that attends camp. We are looking for staff who think they can provide this atmosphere while maintaining the safety of all campers. We know part of what makes an amazing camp and keeps campers coming back, is an amazing staff. With that being said, when our counselors are happy, so too are our campers. Like with all of our campers, we want all of our counselors to have the best summer of their lives. However, being responsible for not only campers’ enjoyment but, more importantly, their safety can be stressful at times. We are looking for smart, responsible, and passionate counselors who believe they can balance the responsibility with the ability to let loose and have fun. We believe this is the exact type of counselor who will thrive at our camp.

We are located in the heart of the Colorado Rockies at 8,888 ft above sea level. The nights are cool, afternoon thunderstorms often flash through the valley, and the sunsets blaze the sky after dinner time. We take full advantage of our surroundings and truly provide a Colorado mountain adventure camp. It is important to note, our Sleeapway Camp is relatively new! We started our day camp in 2010 in Aspen and then moved our sleepaway camp to its permanent home on our 320 acre ranch in 2016. We subsequently hibernated operations for 3 years during the pandemic and re-opened last year! Thus, we are still in 'start-up' mode. As such, we hope that you will actively participate in helping refine our camp structure and help cultivate an amazing camp atmosphere. For those who want to have a great impact on the formation of a sleepaway camp in the high country of Colorado, this is an amazing opportunity. For those who desire to work at a century old camp with immutable systems, manicured lawns and air conditioning, this is not the camp for you.

Please visit www.ajaxsleepaway.com to get a better understanding of our camp philosophy, the activities we run, what a typical day at camp looks like and more.

Sleepaway Bunk Counselor Responsibilities:

● Responsible for different groups of kids safety and enjoyment throughout each session

● Be able to lead a variety of daily outdoor activities, and learn how to lead different activities throughout the summer.

● Help create a positive environment for campers and fellow counselors.

● Be a positive role model for campers, and younger counselors.

● Be able to manage a bunk of campers

● Pitch in to help camp operate, create activities, and in building activity infrastructure and equipment.

Bunk Counselor Requirements:

● Must have completed at least one year of college.

● Be able to work with others and follow directions; but also

● Possess good leadership skills.

● Have CPR/First aid training.

Employment Dates:

● 7 weeks of camp 1.5 weeks of staff training.

● The dates you are expected to be at camp are: Jun 12th – Aug 11th

○ June 12 – June 22 are staff training days with a couple days off

○ June 23 – Aug 10 are camp sessions with one day off per week

○ Aug 11 is cleanup and pack-up day

Salary for the 7 weeks ( 1.5 Training Wks)

● $4,000 room and board (i.e. $500 per camp week including the training week and half)

● Add $200 end of summer bonus for completing your summer contract

Please note: We are a residential camp, all employees are required to live on the camp property for the duration of the summer.

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary

Pay: $500.00 per week

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off

Ability to Relocate:

• Meredith, CO 81642: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person