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Mountain Camp Lead Counselor

Stratton Mountain Resort
parental leave, sick time, 401(k)
United States, Vermont, Rutland
Feb 23, 2025
Seasonal (Seasonal) 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