Boys & Girls Club Summer Internship
Title: Internship for Summer 2026 (June-August)
Reports To: Club Director and Assistant Club Directors
PRIMARY FUNCTION
- Inspire and motivate youth daily with positive, consistent guidance that makes the Club a fun place to be
- Keep kids safe and happy by setting clear boundaries and sharing Club rules in a kind, supportive way
- Lead a program fueled by your passions, with plenty of support from our team
- Take kids on local field trips and off-site adventures that create unforgettable memories
- Jump in for staff meetings, special programs, and Club events whenever needed
- Speak up about any concerns with members, families, staff, or facilities so we can keep everything running smoothly
- Help out with daily Club duties like closing, clean-up, and keeping things running like clockwork
SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED
- Enrollment in a post-secondary program: Education, Early Childhood, Parks & Recreation Management, Psychology or Related Field
- Share ideas clearly and confidently, both in conversation and in writing
- Create and maintain a safe environment for young people
- Ability to pass a background check
- Ability to work in a fast paced, high sensory environment
- MUST demonstrate a passion for working with children
- This role requires the ability to build meaningful connections with children
SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE PREFERRED
- Experience working with youth ages 6 - 14 from diverse backgrounds
- Ability to motivate youth and manage social, emotional and behaviors
- Valid State Driver’s License
BENEFITS
- 40 hours per week at $18 - $20/hour (bi – weekly pay)
- Free housing provided for 10 weeks (May 30 - August 10) with access to the FREE city bus
- Up to $1000 End-of-Summer bonus on final paycheck based on 8 full weeks of work and 1 week of training (9 total weeks)
- Consistent mentorship by Club management staff
- CPR Certification and over 20 hours of youth development training
- Classroom Management, Group Dynamics, Trauma Informed Care and Positive Youth Development skills training, STEM, Physical Education, Art, Tutoring and Teen Program Development
- Live in beautiful Steamboat Springs for a summer with access to hiking, biking and the Yampa River
SCHEDULE
- Mandatory Staff Training, June 1 - 5
- Summer Camp Work Experience in Action: June 8 - August 7 (time off June 28 - July 4)
- 8 hour work day, 5 days per week