Residential Life Assistant
BE PART OF WHAT MAKES CAMP FEEL LIKE HOME
The behind-the-scenes magic-makers of camp. As a Residential Life Assistant, you’ll support the daily rhythm of camp by helping keep our spaces clean, organized, and welcoming – an essential part of maintaining a medically safe and joyful environment for campers.
This role offers a hands-on look at many aspects of camp life, from cabin support to kitchen services and everything in between. Tasks may include general cleaning and organization, setting up the cookhouse for meals, refreshing water stations for campers, and lending a hand in the kitchen as needed. Once daily responsibilities are complete, you’re invited to jump into programming – joining campers in activities and fun through the power of parallel play. Volunteers in this role may be housed in the Staff Lodge or cabins, depending on interest and availability.
What You’ll Do
- Support cabin life and shared spaces through daily cleaning and organization
- Assist with meal setup and kitchen support as needed
- Help maintain hydration stations and common areas
- Contribute to a safe, healthy, and welcoming camp environment
- Participate in camp activities after responsibilities are complete
- Housing provided in the Staff Lodge or cabins, based on availability
Please review the volunteer requirements to ensure this role is the right fit before starting your application.
Requirements for Returning Volunteers (these must be completed every year):
- Health History Form
- Volunteer Agreements and Policies
- Volunteer Criminal Background Check
- Flu Vaccine
- Vital Camp Online Training
- Full Day Orientation
- Malpractice Insurance (Provider/Nurse Only)
- Basic Life Support (BLS) or Advanced Life Support (ALS) Certification (Medical Volunteer Only)
New Volunteer Requirements:
- CDHS Background Inquiry Check- to be completed every 5 years (explained below)
- Fingerprint Background Check- to be completed every 5 years (explained below)
- Privacy Act Notification
- 3 References
- Health History Form
- Volunteer Agreements and Policies
- Volunteer Criminal Background Check
- Current Seasonal Flu Vaccine
- Vital Camp Online Training
- Full Day Orientation
- Malpractice Insurance (Provider/Nurse Only)
- Basic Life Support (BLS) or Advanced Life Support (ALS) Certification (Medical Volunteer Only)
New Volunteer Immunization Records Needed:
Our primary concern is to ensure that you and our campers have a healthy and fun camp experience. Due to our camper’s compromised immune systems, it is very important that all staff and volunteers are in compliance with our immunization requirements.
Records of the following immunizations are required for the first year of volunteering:
- Hepatitis A: Required for all Kitchen Staff/Volunteers and recommended for all. Kitchen Staff/Volunteers must have a minimum of one dose one month prior to attending camp.
- Hepatitis B: There is small, but real risk of contracting Hep. B if not vaccinated. If you do not receive this vaccine, you must sign the Hepatitis B waiver within the Health History Form.
- Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR): Anyone born in 1957 or later is required to provide documentation of two MMR vaccines or have a titer drawn for MMR antibodies. This immunization must be received at least 4 weeks prior to arriving at camp (2 dates of vaccine required).
- Tetanus/Pertussis (Td/TdaP): Must be current and updated within 10 years of last dose.
- Varicella (Chicken Pox): Chicken Pox Illness Date (to be listed in your health history form) OR Two doses of Varicella Vaccine (must receive 8 weeks prior to arriving at camp)
Background Check & Fingerprinting explained:
Due to Colorado childcare licensing & ACA accreditation requirements, our staff and volunteers complete a series of 3 background checks prior to their participation in our program. The background checks consist of:
- A fingerprint-based background check that searches criminal history in the Colorado bureau of Investigation database and the Federal Bureau of Investigation database
- An annual national criminal background check (processed via CheckR; campbackgroundcheck.com for volunteers)
- The CDEC Trails database background check searching specific history of child abuse and neglect
TAKE A TOUR AROUND THE CAMPSITE
Our picturesque camp sits nestled between the Rocky Mountains and the Colorado River. When camp is in session, Roundup River Ranch becomes 125-acres of total joy and laughter. Please check out our camp map detailing our camp program areas, buildings, and other camp features.
