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WORK SEEMS LESS LIKE “WORK” WHEN
YOU’RE HELPING TO GIVE KIDS
A LIFE-CHANGING EXPERIENCE.
When your day supports kids discovering joy, connection, independence, and hope, “work” feels a lot more meaningful. At Roundup River Ranch, you’ll join a diverse and enthusiastic team that brings extraordinary camp experiences to life for children with life-altering diagnoses and their families. Our environment is collaborative, mission-driven, and rooted in the belief that every role contributes to something truly impactful. Check back often for new and exciting opportunities to grow, contribute, and be part of something that matters.
ARE YOU READY FOR THE BEST SUMMER EVER?! Join us for the 2026 Camp Season!
Every Summer Roundup River Ranch employs a group of dedicated, talented, and fun professionals at our beautiful campsite in the Colorado Rockies. Gain experience in peer leadership, program development, and group dynamics while making a difference in the lives of campers with life-altering medical diagnoses. Apply today to be a part of the team that creates camp magic! Applications are reviewed and accepted on a rolling basis until all positions are filled. Apply today to join us for the 2026 Camp Season!
Keep reading for: available positions, job requirements, schedules, pay rates, bonus structures, and more!
Key Dates
Attending Staff Training is essential for team integration, position-specific training/certification, and learning all of Roundup River Ranch’s emergency procedures, policies, and program needs. Please review our training schedule dates below to plan ahead and confirm your availability for our essential trainings. If you are not available for all of these dates we encourage you to still apply as we may be able to grant some flexibility on a case-by-case basis and depending on prior experience.
- May 7th (arrival): Leadership Training: Lead Nurse, Team Lead(s), and the Behavioral Health Lead
- May 11th (May 10th arrival): Lifeguard & Challenge Course Training for identified Program Leaders
- May 18th (May 17th arrival): All Staff Training – Program Leaders, Cabin Leaders and Admin Assistants
- June 4 – August 14th: Core Camp Season
View the full camp schedule here!
Unable to commit to the full camp season but still interested in supporting our Mission? Apply to volunteer HERE!
2026 Open Roles
- Cabin Leader: This position is similar to your traditional Camp Counselor position. At Roundup River Ranch; however, Cabin Leaders do so much more! Our Cabin Leaders provide direct care to our campers ensuring emotional, physical, and medical safety at all times. Cabin Leaders gain experience in child care, behavioral support, volunteer training, and much more. Boost your resume with this position that exemplifies strong leadership, collaboration, and communication skills. Credits towards an internship may be available depending on your specific program.
- Daily Pay Rate: $103; This position is eligible for our bonus program, details included below.
- This is a residential position – housing will be provided for the duration of employment
- Please note, you must be 19 years of age or older (by 5th June, 2026) to be eligible for this position.
- Program Leader: Do you love Rock Climbing/Zip Lining, Archery, Equestrian, Fishing/Boating, Fine Arts/Arts?! This position is for you. Program leaders are responsible for the facilitation of our camp programs. They will learn how to plan, adapt, and execute high quality programs for groups of 8-10 campers at a time. Working in this position will provide you with the skills and experience to lead and facilitate groups, and effectively communicate and collaborate in small and large group settings. Credits towards an internship may be available depending on your specific program.
- Daily Pay Rate: $103; this position is eligible for our bonus program, details included below.
- This is a residential position – housing will be provided for the duration of employment
- Please note, you must be 19 years of age or older (by 5th June, 2026) to be eligible for this position.
- Administrative Assistant: This position is responsible for supporting the Camp Administrative Manager and Admissions Team. Administrative Assistants support Volunteer Orientation, Camper Arrival, and Departure Days with tasks that include, creating and printing documents and labels, scanning documents, pulling and organizing camper arrival items, managing packing and shipping of lost and found items, and more. Individuals in this role has a strong administrative focus and will learn organization, communication, and optimization skills. This position is very important to ensure a smooth organized camp season!
- Pay Rate: $18/hour
- Please note, that you must be 16 years of age or older by your training start date to be eligible for this position.
- Sous Chef: Support in daily kitchen and food service duties to ensure the highest standards of food preparation, service and sanitation are met to support the medical safety and dietary needs of all campers, staff and volunteers; create high quality, safe food experience for all campers, staff and volunteers.
- Pay Rate: $20-25/hour
- Please note, that you must be 16 years of age or older by your training start date to be eligible for this position.
- Prep Chef: Supporting in daily kitchen and foodservice duties to ensure the highest standards of food preparation, service and sanitation are met to support the medical safety and dietary needs of all campers, staff and volunteers; create high quality, safe food experience for all campers, staff and volunteers.
- Pay Rate: $18-20/hour
- Please note, that you must be 16 years of age or older by your training start date to be eligible for this position.
- Prep Chef – Special Diets: Support in daily kitchen and food service duties to ensure the highest standards of food preparation, service, and sanitation are met to support the medical safety and dietary needs of all campers, staff, and volunteers; create high quality, safe food experience for all campers, staff, and volunteers. This position will work as a liaison between the Medical Team and the Food Service Manger to ensure the proper dietary restrictions are in place and are implemented to accommodate campers needs.
- Pay Rate: $18-20/hour
- Please note, that you must be 16 years of age or older by your training start date to be eligible for this position.
More roles will be added, check back to see more opportunities soon!
Bonuses
Available to Residential Program & Cabin Staff
Roundup River Ranch is committed to providing competitive pay to all employees. Cabin Leaders, Program Leaders, and our Behavioral Health Leads, Cabin Team Leads & Program Team Lead positions who are paid a daily stipend are eligible to receive additional bonus payments as outlined below. Bonus payments will be paid based on the schedule and terms outlined upon completing our hiring process and receiving a formal Offer of Employment. Please note, seasonal hourly paid positions are NOT eligible to receive these bonuses.
- Return Staff Bonus – $150: Staff who are returning from a prior Roundup River Ranch Camp Season are eligible to receive a $150 bonus.
- Return staff may be eligible to receive up to a $2.00 merit-based daily rate increase if they are returning in the same capacity as prior years.
- Referral Bonus – $100: Staff who “refer a friend” and that individual is hired and completes our full staff training, you will be eligible to receive $100 per referral.
Staff Training Completion Bonus – $500: Complete all of staff training (May 17-31) to receive a $500 bonus.