In the past, CYC corps members have traveled to Steamboat Springs from throughout the country. Positions are offered beginning with local youth and CYC veterans. All youth applicants are required to fill out a 2-page application and interviews are scheduled for their positions. For those that live outside the region, phone interview sessions are held. Staff CYC hires two adult crew leaders.
Enthusiasm is also a very important component for crew leader positions.
First aid and CPR certifications are made available to hired crew leaders prior to the season. Start date for all staff is generally the first Monday in June. If youth complete their session with a satisfactory evaluation, they receive a two-hour bonus. Crewmembers also have an option to participate in more than one session. Some CYC crewmembers complete three sessions, a total of six weeks.