Camp Leader - Discovery Day Camp - Heavenly Mountain Resort - Summer Seasonal (V)

Reach Your Peak at Vail Resorts. You're someone who pushes boundaries and challenges the status quo. You're brave, ambitious and passionate in everything you do. And we want you on our team. Pursue your fullest potential and never settle in the quest to deliver extraordinary guest service. Join one of the world's 50 most innovative companies as named by Fast Company, and re-imagine a mountain resort experience with us. Welcome to Vail Resorts. Reach Your Peak.

Summer Day Camp Leader

Job Summary: The Summer Day Camp Leader will lead groups of children between the ages of 5-12 years in organized outdoor adventure activities with Heavenly's Discovery Day Camp. Outdoor activities include gondola sightseeing, nature hikes, high ropes challenge courses, tubing, crafts, games, and a variety of other activities in a high alpine setting.  The Camp Leader will also train, supervise, and mentor camp counselors in all facets of the summer camp program.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Engaging and entertaining a group of 6 or more children in an outdoor adventure setting
• Responsible for the overall safety of camp participants and all resort guests
• Ability to lead an active group at a high elevation in multiple venues: such as hiking, tubing, rock climbing, and high ropes challenge courses, for up to 8 hours/day
• Leading scenic educational hikes and teaching environmental conservancy
• Ability to train, supervise, and mentor camp counselors on all aspects of the program 
• Strong, positive communication with parents, staff, supervisors and multiple departments within the resort
• Collaborating with the team in planning and facilitating dynamic activities & presenting new curriculum ideas
• Committing to a safe, active, and exciting Tahoe experience for children using encouragement, creativity, and positive leadership  

   

  Qualifications:

• HS Diploma or Equivalent - required
• College Coursework in Education or Recreation – preferred
• Previous professional experience working with school aged children - required
• 2+ years working in a leadership role and supervising a team of staff - preferred
• Prior professional experience in a children's outdoor recreation program - preferred
• Ability to participate in all scheduled camp activities - required
• First Aid/CPR Certification, or willing to obtain upon hire - preferred
• Excellent communication skills per email, phone and in person - required
• A strong desire to be outdoors - required
• Ability to strongly communicate in English, verbally and written – required
• Candidates must pass a criminal background check - required

   

  Please note:  Upon interview, candidates must demonstrate an engaging activity idea or game to be conducted with a group of school aged children.

   

If you want to obtain your summer Experience of a Lifetime, you’ve found your perfect match at Heavenly. With a massive mountain full of thrilling activities, adventure and incredible views of Lake Tahoe, Heavenly is for those who want to go big and forge their own path. From on-mountain Canopy Tours to mouthwatering Smokehouse cuisine, Heavenly exudes high-energy from first chair to last call. Come be a part of the team committed to delivering a refreshingly unique Epic experience.

Vail Resorts is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by applicable law.

Requisition ID 149336