Due to the expected impact of the winter storm, all Virginia State Park overnight facilities will be closed from Friday, Jan. 23 through Tuesday, Jan. 27. This decision is based on the forecast for unsafe conditions and potential power outages. For updates click here.
青年保护队 - 队长申请人
船长申请人
Questions regarding this role can be directed to the program coordinator at VSPYCC@dcr.virginia.gov
Applications for Crew Leader positions open January 1, 2026, and will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Please note there is no close date for the application, it will close once we have hired 10 leaders to support the male crews and 10 leaders to support the female crews. Crew Leaders must be at least 18 years old.
The dates of employment for the 2026 season are June 1, 2026, to July 23, 2026. The period of employment for YCC Crew Leaders will include a week-long training in early June, two 2-week sessions, and time between each session spent at the parks engaging in professional development opportunities.
Pay for this program is a stipend of $6,500 for Crew Leaders and $7,500 for Head Crew Leaders. The stipend will be disbursed in four equal payments throughout the season by direct deposit.
Crew Leaders may also receive internship credit for their participation in this program. Please coordinate with your academic advisor to determine whether this program meets your institution's regulations.

CREW LEADER SUCCESS
安全:
机组领班负责监督工地内外的机组成员。他们确保机组人员穿着合适的制服和个人防护设备(PPE),并保持水分充足。周末,工作人员领队还会驾驶七到八辆载客车辆,接送工作人员在公园内游览,并到公园外参加娱乐活动。
领导和指导:
机组人员领导以身作则,确保机组人员遵守所有计划规则和准则。他们还通过营造健康的团队合作氛围来促进机组成员个人的发展,使机组成员能够学习和挑战自己。
项目管理和实施:
团队领导能够快速思考,同时还能在工作现场内外进行提前规划,以确保项目顺利进行。这包括解决工作人员之间的人际关系问题、通过电话和电子邮件与公园和项目工作人员频繁沟通、拍照以及使用保护教育课程来丰富该项目。
行政:
机组领导完成并提交文件,包括工作报告、机组成员评估、项目调查、可交付成果、事故报告和纪律表格。他们还负责监督船员的预算和食品杂货采购。














