Education and Rock Climbing Instructor
Job Number: 5290

Job Description
This internship is designed to provide support and opportunity to understand program planning, activity facilitation, group management, and administration within a youth development program of a larger nonprofit organization. This will occur through shadowing, assisting, and/or performing specific duties in each of the areas, depending on the intern's needs, skills, and abilities. Responsibilities may be adjusted depending on the specific goals and objectives of the intern. 1) Assist YEP Staff with instruction at The American Mountaineering Center, local parks and open spaces, and in school classrooms. 2) Assist with indoor and outdoor climbing classes. 3-month position. 8-16 hours per week, unpaid. Possible extension into summer and/or part time employment. Climbing wall training provided. Hands-on experience in a fun work environment. Flexible work schedule.

Job Requirements
RRCC Outdoor education coursework. Preferred bi-lingual in English and Spanish. Ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds. Experience working with youth. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Desire to learn about and work in a nonprofit setting.

Other Job Information
All Red Rocks Community College internships are credit bearing and reserved for current RRCC students and RRCC alumni. Alumni are required to enroll in the internship for RRCC credit. Internship grants are available through the Internship Office for eligible students who pursue non-paid internships. For more information about this internship, contact Suzanne Sullivan at (303) 914-6361 or Suzanne.sullivan@rrcc.edu. Remember to reference the job number at the top of the listing.

Job Type: Internship

Job Area: Outdoor Education

Work Schedule
Mon - Fri
Part-time
Flexible work schedule

Job Payment Information
Wage type: Non-paid

Employer information
The Colorado Mountain Club's Youth Education Program
Golden CO

Contact information



Student Employment Services and Internships
Red Rocks Community College
West Building, Room 1659
13300 West Sixth Ave. Box 10
Lakewood, CO 80228-1255
Phone: 303.914.6258
Fax: 303.988.6191
Email: student.employment@rrcc.edu
Office Hours: Monday-Thursday 8:00am-6:00pm, Friday: 8:00am-5:00pm

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