You are required to complete two applications for this Program: the Collegiate LT assessment with Reliant and the application for employment at the YMCA of the Rockies. Acceptance as an employee of the YMCA is mandatory for participation in the Program.

Much of the LT Program is your employment with our partner in Estes Park, The YMCA of the Rockies. A full-time job as a part of LT provides a place for you to earn money while in the program, and being hired by  the Y is a  required part of LT.

From a ministry perspective, working at the Y provides both a close-knit community of believers to work with and a place to reach out to your co-workers who don’t know Jesus.  We think the chances to talk during work and adventure together while living in a tight- knit community allows for deeper growth than almost anywhere else.

On top of all of that, working at this YMCA is a coveted summer work experience for people all around the world (Many countries are represented each summer)! 

How does Employment at the YMCA Work?

The YMCA of the Rockies- Estes Park Center (EPC) employs all of our participants and houses them in their dorms. The YMCA pays at least Colorado minimum wage for a 40-hour work week. Each week, a portion (The Rocky Mountain Living Package) of your paycheck will be applied to pay for food and housing. You have the (encouraged) option to raise additional support to gain this portion back. Every worker is guaranteed at least 40 hours per week. You also get access to the YMCA’s resources and other perks as seasonal staff.  In addition, there may be opportunities to work overtime at a higher compensation rate. 

At the YMCA’s discretion, there may be an opportunity for Program participants to stay on and continue to work with the YMCA after the Program has officially ended. Please note: A participant’s continuation of employment with the YMCA after the end of the Program is solely between the participant and the YMCA and is fully independent of Reliant Mission and Estes Park Leadership Training; No Program leadership will be present or available, and the participant is solely under the care and leadership of the employer (the YMCA). 

HOW DO I APPLY FOR ESTES PARK LT?

You can apply online for a job with the YMCA of the Rockies at their employment site.