What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mountain Camp Lead Counselor position at The Stratton Corporation?
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 be A BOLD MOUNTAIN COMMUNITY CULTIVATING EXTRAORDINARY EXPERIENCES.
BESIDES GETTING PAID TO WORK AT AN INCREDIBLE RESORT, WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?
Stratton's team members are rewarded with job experience, opportunities for career advancement and some great lifestyle perks (eligibility based on employee type).
- Alterra Mountain Company Employee Pass - free lift access & discounts at Alterra resorts
- Free or discounted multi-resort dependent season passes
- Free or discounted IKON pass
- Discounted golf & fitness center memberships
- Employee childcare rates & discounted seasonal programs
- Retail F&B discounts
- Friends & family tickets
- Onsite medical clinic
- Medical, dental, vision, life, disability, EAP, HSAs, & FSAs
- 401(k) plan with company match
- Discounted tuition plan
- Paid parental leave
- Paid sick time, FTO, Vacation
Additional perks & benefits for year round employees
POSITION SUMMARY
Mountain Camp Lead Counselors spend their day exploring the mountain with our 3 - 10 year old day campers. Lead counselors are responsible for creating engaging camp activities, keeping their group organized and supervised, and communicating effectively with co counselors, supervisor, and camper parents. This is a full-time summer seasonal position, compensated at $22.00/hour.
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 age-appropriate activities for campers
- Organize activities around the resort with other departments such as CLIMB, Pickleball, or Golf
- Maintain daily records on participants such as check in/out and which activities they attend
- Ability to prioritize and adapt to changing needs of children
- Must be comfortable supervising swimming and other water activities
- Must be able to communicate effectively
- Maintenance of camp spaces – preparing, cleaning and organizing before, during, and after the camp day
- Must be willing to cover child care on an occasional basis
- Additional duties as assigned
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
Education:
- High School diploma, or equivalent, required
- College course work related to child development or education, preferred
Experience:
- Experience working with kids between 3-10 years old
- Previous camp counselor experience, preferred
QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY REQUIREMENTS
- Must be 18 years of age
- Knowledge of child development, theories, and practices
- CPR/First Aid Certification
- Passion for Nature Based programming
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS
This position may be required to work evenings, weekends and holidays.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations.
An Equal Opportunity Employer
Salary : $22
