What are the responsibilities and job description for the Camp Counselor - Summer 2025 position at Yellowstone Club?
Yellowstone Club is paradise in Montana. A private residential community in Big Sky, Montana, Yellowstone Club offers its Members the world’s only private ski and golf community. With fabulous skiing and snowboarding and the most gorgeous spring and summer weather to enjoy the 18-hole golf course, rivers, hiking, biking, and more, our Members love being a part of this exceptional community. Our employees make the Yellowstone Club experience come alive. If you would love being a part of the Montana charm and providing the highest level of guest service, ensuring no detail is too small to overlook, and being a part of creating experiences, then Yellowstone Club is looking for you.
Yellowstone Club’s Outdoor Pursuits Kids department is currently seeking candidates for a Camp Counselor.
This position is responsible for guiding and teaching children in the summer camp programs and overnight trips. The age group ranges are 4-7 and 8 . Aspects for this job require teaching environmental education, outdoor survival and recreation skills, teamwork, and a love for nature and conservation in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem. Subjects include outdoor safety, camping skills, children’s games, ice breakers; leave no trace ethics, local flora and fauna, hiking, and fun. It is important for the summer camp counselors to have a strong enthusiasm for exploring nature with children. In addition, the summer camp counselors MUST be comfortable taking kids ages 5 camping in the wilderness on private and group trips as well as engaging in activities such as, but not limited to kayaking, whitewater rafting, rock climbing, hiking, and zip-lining. This is a seasonal position.
Applications and hiring for this role won't start until early spring. Hiring managers will contact candidates periodically until then, but response times may be slower during this period.
Responsibilities Include:
Yellowstone Club’s Outdoor Pursuits Kids department is currently seeking candidates for a Camp Counselor.
This position is responsible for guiding and teaching children in the summer camp programs and overnight trips. The age group ranges are 4-7 and 8 . Aspects for this job require teaching environmental education, outdoor survival and recreation skills, teamwork, and a love for nature and conservation in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem. Subjects include outdoor safety, camping skills, children’s games, ice breakers; leave no trace ethics, local flora and fauna, hiking, and fun. It is important for the summer camp counselors to have a strong enthusiasm for exploring nature with children. In addition, the summer camp counselors MUST be comfortable taking kids ages 5 camping in the wilderness on private and group trips as well as engaging in activities such as, but not limited to kayaking, whitewater rafting, rock climbing, hiking, and zip-lining. This is a seasonal position.
Applications and hiring for this role won't start until early spring. Hiring managers will contact candidates periodically until then, but response times may be slower during this period.
Responsibilities Include:
- Take responsibility for activities assigned for that day; including opening and closing procedures;
- Interact with children, staff, and parents in a professional and caring manner;
- Check in families and assist parent(s)/guardian(s) in filling out the required forms;
- Attend morning meeting and mandatory training sessions;
- Effectively communicate activities, progress, and any behavioral problems with parents and/or guardians;
- Develop and implement lesson and activity plans for kids in the program;
- Assist in the maintenance and care of the camp supplies
- High school diploma, GED or vocational training
- Preferred Bachelor’s degree
- 1 years’ experience working with children ages 4 in a recreation setting (can delete bullet point regarding childcare experience for ages 12 months and above)
- 2 years’ experience of customer service
- Free public transportation from Bozeman to the Club
- Complimentary meal each shift
- Discounted Employee Housing
- Discounts to over 1000 retailers to include travel, wellness, home, etc.
- Monthly discount to the Ridge Athletic Club
- Seasonal employee retail sales
- Employee Appreciation Day
