Childcare Summer Day Camp Counselor - Summer FT or PT

At Stratton, we are a team of people who work extremely hard and take our jobs very seriously, without forgetting how to laugh and have fun. We choose people that display the talent and attitude that exemplify the high level of service our guests expect and deserve. Our vision is to beA BOLD MOUNTAIN COMMUNITY CULTIVATING EXTRAORDINARY EXPERIENCES.

Stratton's team members are rewarded with job experience, opportunities for career advancement, and some great Summer lifestyle perks for our team members including:

• Discounted golf, mountain bike and fitness center memberships
• Free scenic gondola & lift access for you and your dependents
• Discounted child care and camps for dependents
• Retail and food and beverage discounts
• 401(k) with company match
• Company paid sick time
• Opportunity to pair summer & winter positions to create a year round role at Stratton
• Employee Housing available!

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Provides a positive and encouraging camp environment
• Must be willing to ensure a safe and compliant environment for children; follow designated protocol for reporting unsafe conditions
• Must be able to walk, hike, sit and stand for extended periods as each specific activity requires
• Plan, organize and implement nature-based activities for campers
• Maintain daily care records on participants
• Ability to prioritize and adapt to changing needs of children
• Must be comfortable facilitating and participating in swimming and other water activities
• Promote resort principles and guest service philosophy
• Must be able to communicate effectively with coworkers, campers, and parents

Education: High School diploma required. Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education or bachelor’s degree (completed or in progress) in a related field is preferred.

Experience: Experience working with and understanding the needs of children under the age of 5 preferred. Previous experience with an outdoor education program a plus. Minimum age 18 required.

Knowledge of child development, theories and practices, including safe and appropriate activities for children is beneficial. CPR/First Aid certification preferred.

This position may be required to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.

• Must be able to lift 40 (forty) pounds, on a regular and repeating basis
• Must be able to perform during the day without scheduled breaks
• Must be able to handle high noise levels and stressful environments
• Must be able to work outdoors, in varying weather & environmental conditions

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily- reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.