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Whether you're wanting to spend a winter season working in the mountains or hoping to start a career in the ski resort industry, Copper Mountain has something to offer for all job seekers.

Work and play in the heart of the Rocky Mountains, live your passion, and kick-start your career in the ski resort industry at Copper Mountain—now hiring for the winter ski season!

Cool Job of the Week Whether you're wanting to spend a winter season working in the mountains or hoping to start a career in the ski resort industry, Copper Mountain has something to offer for all job seekers. From entry level to management level jobs, multiple position openings in various departments include Guest & Hospitality Services, Rental & Retail, Lodging, Food & Beverage, Base Operations, Ski & Ride School, Lift Operations, Transportation, and more! Summer options include inside/outside staff, and positions at the golf course and Woodward Copper's summer camps. Great perks include slope-side employee housing, FREE skiing/riding at 15+ nearby mountain resorts and access to the Woodward Copper Action Sports Facility. Seeking passionate individuals who are excited to work and live at Copper! Check out current job openings online and review the basic requirements along with the preferred experience and special skills.

Employees live and work for their passion at Copper. View their stories »

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Fairview Lake YMCA is looking for talented, caring and experienced individuals to join their outdoor education program team.

Are you interested in teaching children about themselves and the nature that surrounds them?

YMCA Job ListingCool Job of the Week Fairview Lake YMCA Camps provides a year-round residential outdoor education program that focuses on hands-on experiential education and outdoor courses for children in grades 2-8, and hosts conferences and retreats for a diverse group of people on the weekends. The 660-acre site with its 110-acre lake remains a virtually unspoiled natural wonderland that adjoins the Appalachian Trail and the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area. Group Program Instructors teach pre-approved academic curriculum for ecologies, facilitate the team-building course, and lead recreational activities that include archery, boating, climbing wall, hikes, science classes, campfire programs, and seasonally appropriate activities. Compensation ranges from $16-$19/hour plus meals when groups are at camp, housing (which includes a semiprivate room with a kitchen and living room complex), two weeks of paid training, and being part of an awesome community! A Bachelor's degree in teaching, biology, recreation or environment/outdoor education is preferred.

Now seeking Instructors for the fall season (late August through November), with the opportunity to work multiple seasons. If you have a love and wonder for the natural world, enthusiasm working with children and are a team player and flexible in your teaching style, email your cover letter and resume to Julie Thomas.
View a detailed job description here.

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Working at Camp For All is not just a job. You will have fun, work hard, learn, be tired and change lives!

Why work at Camp For All? See what campers & program staff have to say about the experience!

Camp for All—the barrier-free camp where campers of all abilities come to DISCOVER LIFE in the lush rolling hills of the Brazos River Valley, Texas.

Cool Job of the Week Are you passionate about helping to enrich the lives of children and young adults living with challenging illnesses or special needs? Camp For All is on the hunt for passionate, fun-loving and bright individuals to help the summer camp team bring smiles, laughter and hope for campers. Program Instructor job tasks include hosting campers, volunteers, guests and groups, teaching a wide variety of program activities, planning and implementing programs in team building & challenge courses, facilitating epic night activities and more! A primo Instructor staff training covers a variety of topics and activities, including Lifeguard certification, challenge courses, team building, fishing, canoeing, archery, nature, sports and photography. Compensation starts at $475/week (with increase for lifeguarding and high ropes course), plus housing, meals when groups are onsite, and WiFi access.

Working as a staff member is fun, challenging, a learning opportunity, and life-changing for you and the campers. Now seeking Program instructors for the fall season (September to mid-November).
Also seeking year-round staff members, including a Program Manager and Program Supervisor. A Camp Director is also needed to head up programming at Camp For All's second site in Chappell Hill, TX opening summer 2027! View all current job openings here.

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