Do work that matters.
Are you between jobs, want to take time off from school, looking to gain job experience, or
would like
to work in one of the most beautiful places on earth? Seasonal employment at the YMCA of the
Rockies
is one of the best experiences you can give to yourself, all while serving the mission of the
YMCA.
Opportunities for growth abound - many of our staff evolve their seasonal jobs into
enriching careers.
Join us in our healthy spirit, mind, body mission and come work, live, and play in the Colorado
Rockies!
Meet some of our team members.
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Prior to working at the Y, I never took care of myself. Work was my life. The Y facilitates an environment where self-care is encouraged. The friendships I’ve developed here are long-lasting and motivate me to keep on coming back. This is my fifth summer at the YMCA of the Rockies and I still enjoy helping create first-time experiences for our guests and colleagues. This is a great place to be!
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What is different about working at the YMCA is the atmosphere here. We really care about each other and this is a safe space to learn. We can learn from our mistakes, using them as training opportunities.
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I choose to work at the Y because I wanted to go somewhere where I could be adventurous and do new things, but also still do what I love, which is working with children. I have a passion for working with youth and impacting the children’s lives around me.
Internships
Grow your professional skills in the Rocky Mountains! We offer internships at both of our centers; Estes Park Center and Snow Mountain Ranch. In addition, almost all of our seasonal jobs can be tailored to become an internship. Some of our departments include programs, guest services, buildings & grounds, philanthropy, media/videography, conference services, museum/cultural heritage, accounting, human resources, and ministry. Interns receive on-the-job training and opportunities to network with people from all around the world On-site lodging and meals are available to all interns and seasonal employees. More information on housing and compensation is available further down this page. Please e-mail work@ymcarockies.org prior to applying to make sure that we can meet your school’s requirements. We do not provide college credit. Start your journey with us and see what’s possible with an internship at YMCA of the Rockies!
Ready to start the application process?
That’s great! Here’s what you need to know in order to prepare for your employment with us.
If seasonal staff elect to live off-grounds, they will be in charge of finding their own housing.
- Employees must complete their original work agreement as agreed upon with Human Resources;
- Employees will only be eligible for the months they work during September – May;
- An employee’s work agreement may certainly include the months of June, July and August but those months will not be calculated for the purposes of the bonus;
- A month will be calculated as four weeks of work between September and May;
- Bonuses will not be prorated for periods of work less than one month;
- Bonuses will be paid out no later than the last day of the following month after the end of your work agreement;
- Appreciation Fund for employees who complete their work agreement
- Corporate ski passes to Loveland Ski Area
- Discounted nights in our lodges
- Free and discounted gear rentals for outdoor recreation
- Proximity to Rocky Mountain National Park. Estes Park Center is surrounded on 3-sides by Rocky Mountain National Park. The Beaver Meadows entrance to the park is less than 3 miles from our property.
- Access to all YMCA of the Rockies facilities which includes: An indoor pool, fitness track, basketball gymnasium, fitness classes, tennis courts, mini-golf, hiking and biking trails, roller rink, library, craft & design center, climbing wall, bonfire rings, ping pong and pool tables, baseball field, 18-hole disc golf course, summer concert series, and pond for fishing and ice skating.
- Corporate ski passes to Winter Park Resort, Steamboat Springs, Copper Mountain, and Ski Granby Ranch. (View all benefits of the Grand Pass here)
- Free gear rentals for outdoor recreation and access to all our Nordic trails - over 5,000 acres of world-class terrain
- Appreciation Fund for employees who complete their work agreement
- Discounted nights in our lodges
- Proximity to Grand Lake, Lake Granby, Winter Park, and Rocky Mountain National Park
- Access to all YMCA of the Rockies facilities which includes: A reservoir for canoeing and fishing, hiking, biking, skiing trails, an indoor pool, zipline, basketball gymnasium, tennis courts, mini-golf, library, art center, climbing wall, bonfire rings, ping pong tables, and baseball field.