Work Here
Counselors, cabin captains, program specialists, and kitchen and support staff spend their summer at 8,500 feet in the Rockies, helping campers of every ability take on real challenge and independence.
Our philosophy
Built on cooperation and challenge
The philosophy at Rocky Mountain Village is to provide challenges, new experiences, and fun activities in an accessible outdoor environment. All camp programs build individual spirit through a series of cooperative endeavors, and the value of these camp experiences carries over into the lives of everyone we serve.
Easterseals Colorado seeks to partner with individuals, families, and the community to reduce the impact of disability and health challenges and enhance quality of life. As a summer staff member, you’re part of making that happen every day you’re on camp.
Before the first camper arrives
A full week of paid training
New to this kind of work? No need to be nervous. Training week is thorough, hands-on, and built to make sure you feel confident and prepared before camp starts, plus some team-building to help you bond with your new co-workers.
- Standard Precautions
- Disability etiquette
- Personal care training
- Managing behaviors
- Education on disabilities
- Seizure and G-tube training
- CPR, First Aid and AED
- Camp policies and procedures
Before you arrive
Required online training
A couple of certifications need to be finished on your own time before you get to camp.
- CPR / First Aid / AED: online portion. A self-paced online class covering the material. A hands-on skills session completes the certification once you’re at camp, as part of the paid training week.
- Standard Precautions Training. A free online course (plan for about 1.5 hours) covering infectious disease prevention and control. Save your certificate and send it in once you’re finished.
A day in the life
What a typical day looks like
Camp runs on a steady rhythm, with activities, meals, and built-in rest worked right into the schedule.
Life at camp
Your home away from home
You’ll get a cabin assignment, shared with fellow staff and campers who quickly become your camp family. Since lodging follows that week’s camper sessions, your assigned cabin can change from week to week over the summer. Bring a few things from home to make wherever you land feel like yours.
All meals are served in Jake’s Place during the work week, and every staff member gets at least one two-hour break every day, with weekends off to relax on camp or head down the mountain.
See the lodges, floor plans and photos inside →Who to reach out to
Meet the team
Bill Joe Averitt
Executive DirectorBill Joe Averitt has dedicated nearly three decades to camping and recreation, with a strong focus on creating memorable and accessible experiences for people with disabilities. He first joined Easterseals Colorado’s Rocky Mountain Village as Camp Director in 2021 and returned in 2026 as Executive Director after briefly leading camp and retreat programs in his home state of Texas. Bill Joe holds a Bachelor of Science in Recreation Administration and a Master of Science in Recreation and Sport Management from Texas State University and is a Certified Park and Recreation Professional (CPRP). He is passionate about developing strong camp professionals and creating opportunities for people with disabilities to experience independence, confidence, and belonging.
baveritt@eastersealscolorado.org
Mark Lucas
Camp DirectorMark brings more than 40 years of experience in providing adaptive recreation and sport programs for children and adults with special needs, including directing residential camps. For more than two decades, Mark led the United States Association of Blind Athletes, providing opportunities for blind and visually impaired athletes in national and international competitions, including the Paralympic Games. Mark has a master’s degree in Therapeutic Recreation from California State University in Northridge, CA.
mlucas@eastersealscolorado.org
Nellie Baptista
Program ManagerCamp has always been home for Nellie. She fell in love with medical camps in 2021 and hasn’t left since. At Rocky Mountain Village, it’s her job to make sure all the staff and campers are taken care of.
nbaptista@eastersealscolorado.org
Mitchell Goforth
Operations CoordinatorBefore joining Rocky Mountain Village, Mitchell spent five years working as a camp counselor. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science from Hardin-Simmons University. As Operations Coordinator, he handles bookings, rentals, and day-to-day logistics for off-season retreats, conferences, and events at RMV. He loves getting to know the campers, and enjoys both the analytical side of running camp operations and the adaptability it takes to keep things moving.
mgoforth@eastersealscolorado.orgReady to spend your summer at RMV?
Apply through CampBrain. Questions? Email nbaptista@eastersealscolorado.org.