Camp Counselor - Discovery Day Camp - Heavenly Mountain Resort - FT & PT - Summer Seasonal (V)

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Camp Counselor - Heavenly Summer Camp - Summer Seasonal

Job Summary:  The Summer Day Camp Counselor will assist Camp Leaders with 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, high ropes challenge courses, hiking, climbing, teambuilding games/relays, nature crafts, and a variety of other activities in a high alpine setting.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Assisting in all operational responsibilities of the programs including but not limited to registration, cleanliness of indoor and outdoor areas, activity involvement and all other facets of the summer camp program
• Collaborating with the team in planning engaging and dynamic activities & presenting new curriculum ideas
• Responsible for the overall safety of camp participants
• Contribute to team effort by participating in job sharing, assuming responsibility for the success of the entire resort, the safety of all guests and employees; participating in safety meetings; accepting diverse assignments; maintain a positive and friendly attitude and demeanor in all internal and external interactions
• Ability to lead an active group at a high elevation in multiple venues: such as Hiking, Rock Climbing, High Ropes Challenge Courses, for up to 8 hours/day
• Good communication with staff, parents, and other departments within the resort.
• Knowledge of Outdoor Recreation and Interactive Children’s Programs
• Ability to engage a group of children in an exciting, high energy, busy outdoor adventure.
• Maintaining an active, fun, safe, clean and healthy environment for children

Qualifications:

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

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 149299