Learn, grow, and thrive with the Y.
At the YMCA of the Rockies, we believe we have something special—a sense of community—and that everyone should have access to it, along with the programs and services that make a positive impact. As part of our mission, the YMCA of the Rockies offers a Work & Travel program and a Camp Counselors (ICCP) program. These programs allows you to explore the United States and boost your CV by gaining valuable international work experience, it connects your enthusiasm for cultural understanding and public diplomacy to work with American businesses.
These opportunities vary at each of the YMCA of the Rockies two locations. Explore what options are available to you and learn more about our selection process for this program.
Program Eligibility
Applicants for the Work/Travel or Camp Counselor Program must already have a work visa sponsored by a company that we regularly work with. We do not offer self-placements.
WORK & TRAVEL PROGRAM
Provides the opportunity to live, work and travel for up to 4-months in the US.. This program allows College and University student’s enrolled full time and pursuing studies at post-secondary accredited academic institutions located outside the United States come to the United States to share their culture and ideas with people of the United States through temporary work and travel opportunities.
CAMP COUNSELOR (ICCP) PROGRAM
The Camp Counselor Program enables postsecondary students, youth workers, and teachers to share their culture and ideas with the people of the United States in camp settings throughout the country.
Positions we hire
Food Service
Estes Park Center & Snow Mountain RanchSummer and Winter Season
Housekeeping
Estes Park Center & Snow Mountain RanchSummer and Winter Season
Camp Counselors
Estes Park Center, Snow Mountain Ranch, Camp Chief OurayDuring the Summer Only
Additional Information on Work & Travel/ICCP Programs
Clothing: Temperatures in the mountains change very fast. Please make sure to pack WARM CLOTHES!
- All Seasons: black pants/blue jeans, sweatshirts/sweaters, jacket or parka, t-shirts, swimsuit, as well as some nice clothes for special occasions.
- Winter Season (September—May): heavy coat, scarf, gloves, boots, and hat for cold weather and snow.
- Rain Gear: no umbrellas due to lightning
- Good walking shoes and/or hiking boots
- Alarm Clock
- Shower Sandals
- Container to carry personal items to shower room
- Musical instrument if you play one
- Sporting gear appropriate to the season
- Camera
- Adapters for electronics: American outlets are different from other countries, and there are no adapters sold near our facility.
- Cultural Items: Bring items that represent your home country for cultural events
Meet some of our team members.
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I appreciate that my coworkers and my supervisor are always willing to help me if I don’t know something. Some days are crazy busy in the Conference Department, but we work together as a good team.
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My favorite part about working at the YMCA is meeting people from other countries and learning about their cultures. You basically become friends for life!
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I love the YMCA’s core values that we apply every day and I love the people I work with. I have learned so much since I first arrived here. I’m so grateful!
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My favorite part of working at the YMCA of the Rockies is working at the front desk and interacting with different people. It is so wonderful getting to work with people from all over the world.