Hilltop Lead Summer Camp Counselor

1 month ago

Anchorage, United States Hilltop Ski Area Full time
Job DescriptionJob DescriptionLooking to make a difference?Ready to lead and develop others?Not afraid to be creative or get a little dirty? Position Summary:Responsible for delivering Hilltop’s mission by providing a quality day camp experience for children; ensuring their safety and growth in spirit, mind, and body on a daily basis. Day Camp Staff are also responsible for the physical and emotional safety of children participating in biking activities. The ideal candidate will have experience working with children, a passion for humane education, and strong organizational and communication skills.Essential Functions:

  • Lead a group of children ages 8-14 through daily activities, workshops, and outdoor excursions, ensuring a safe and engaging learning environment for all participants.
  • Maintain leadership through all activities, transitions, and changes, both scheduled and unscheduled.
  • Effectively implement weekly biking lesson plans that fit the children’s needs, interests, and developmental levels at camp.
  • Foster a sense of community and teamwork among campers, encouraging cooperation, inclusivity, and mutual respect.
  • Delivering group and individual instruction and training covering a range of mountain biking skills to guests of all ages.
  • Monitor and maintain accurate records including but not limited to attendance, absenteeism, transitions, minor disciplinary incidents, and accidents for each child in the group.
  • Assist with setup and cleanup of camp facilities, activities, and equipment as needed.
  • Actively engage children in activities and conversations that will enhance their self-esteem.
  • Actively participate in all camp activities with campers.
  • Ensure safety by firmly and tactfully enforcing all camp and biking-specific rules, policies, and guidelines.
  • Responsible for the welfare and safety of children enrolled in the group and in the program including always maintaining appropriate ratio of staff to students and supervise with heightened awareness on field trips.
  • Effectively communicate verbal and written reports to parents related to child progress, successes, and behaviors.
  • Characterize a positive role model.
  • Understand all aspects of the day camp position and apply trainings and experiences appropriately.
  • Attend all designated trainings and scheduled day camp trainings upon hire (i.e. CPR, orientation, Child Abuse Prevention, etc.)
  • Adhere to applicable policies and procedures while recognizing the ‘big picture’ when dealing with problems and takes into consideration the effect of actions on all parties involved.
  • Demonstrate good time keeping, punctuality, and the ability to stay on schedule.
  • Treat all guests, staff, equipment, and facilities with courtesy and respect.
  • Attempt new ideas and go above and beyond to create new positive experiences for guests.
  • Protects confidential information regarding program participants, families, and staff members.

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or GED certificate required. Associate degree in Early Childhood Education or related field from an accredited college or university and/or a Child Development Associate’s certificate (CDA) strongly preferred.
  • Minimum age for Lead Camp Counselor is 18 years old.
  • One or more years of related childcare or summer day camp experience strongly preferred.
  • Must have the ability to handle multiple tasks.
  • Must demonstrate sound judgment and initiative and must display a positive and professional attitude.
  • Ability to plan and organize educational activities, workshops, and outdoor excursions effectively.
  • Flexibility, adaptability, and a positive attitude, with the ability to handle challenges and solve problems creatively.
  • Prior Mountain Bike instructing and guiding, or other teaching experience preferred.
  • Knowledge of implementation and facilitation of technical, and/or specialty training events and programs.
  • Teaching and facilitation skills
  • Ability to assess training needs and objectives.
  • Ability to design, develop, implement, and evaluate responsive programs and initiatives.
  • Able to Mountain Bike for extended periods of time, requiring lifting, bending, and twisting.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.
  • CPR and First Aid certification (preferred).
  • Background check may be required.

NoteThis job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.

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