To meet the growing demand for recreation services in rural communities, the Colorado Rural Recreation Director's Project (CRRDP) works as a partnership between the University of Colorado in Boulder and rural Colorado communities. During the summer months, each participating community (52 since the project's beginning in 1981) receives the services of a full time recreation director (University recreation major), who organizes a summer program and coordinates local resources. Two community youth, eligible for the Job Training Partnership Act, are employed as full time summer recreation leaders. This staff plans and implements recreation activities for all age and interest groups and assists in establishing support for long range recreation development. The CRRDP has two training components. Recreation leaders receive training in service development in rural communities, supervision of youth recreation leaders, and resources available through the Project. Youth leaders receive training in four areas: pre-employment, work maturity, job-related basic/academic skills, and job specific skills for conducting recreation programs. Community support for the CRRDP includes sponsorship by an appropriate governing body, liability coverage, housing for the recreation director, adequate office facilities, a minimum of $300 for program expenses, and approval to conduct research regarding the benefits of recreation development in rural communities. A copy of the training agenda for youth recreation leaders is appended. (JHZ)