Open fires are prohibited throughout the park from midnight to 4 p.m. through April 30 per the 4 p.m. Burning Law. This includes wood and charcoal. Gas is permissible. Campground fires are allowed during the restricted time if a camp host is on duty and signage to that effect is posted in the campground. Failure to observe the 4 p.m. Burning Law can result in a fine. Contact the Park Office for additional information.
Youth Conservation Corps - Crew Leader Applicants
CREW LEADER APPLICANTS
Crew Leaders must be committed to making every Crew Member's safe, successful experience their top priority. The duties of a YCC Crew Leader are divided into four main areas: safety, leadership and mentorship, program management and implementation, and administration. These categories correspond with the categories of training that Crew Leaders will receive.
Safety:
Crew Leaders are responsible for supervising Crew Members on and off the worksite. They ensure that Crew Members are wearing proper uniforms and personal protective equipment (PPE), and that they stay hydrated. Crew Leaders also transport crews in seven-eight passenger vehicles around the park and to recreational activities off-site on weekends.
Leadership and Mentorship:
Crew Leaders lead by example and ensure that their crews are following all program rules and guidelines. They also promote individual Crew Member development by creating a healthy teamwork atmosphere that empowers Crew Members to learn and challenge themselves.
Program Management and Implementation:
Crew Leaders are capable of thinking on their feet, while also investing in advanced planning on and off the worksite to ensure the program runs smoothly. This includes navigating interpersonal issues among the crew, communicating frequently via phone and email with park and program staff, taking pictures, and using a Conservation Education Curriculum to enrich the program.
Administration:
Crew Leaders complete and submit documentation, including work reports, Crew Member evaluations, program surveys, deliverables, accident reports and discipline forms. They also oversee budgeting and shopping for groceries for their crews.
The period of employment for YCC Crew Leaders will include a week-long training in early June, two 2-week sessions and time in between each session spent at the parks, engaging in professional development opportunities.
