Camp Counselor - Summer 2026 Seasonal - Full/Part Time
About The Position
Seasonal Steamboat- Ski Town, U.S.A. ® is known as the friendliest mountain destination on the planet, thanks to our western heritage and welcoming staff. We pride ourselves on hiring the best employees and providing the best experience in the industry. Our culture is supportive, challenging, passionate and committed and we believe that diversity makes us stronger. We are looking for unique individuals who exemplify these qualities and care about each other, our mission, our environment, and our communities. BESIDES WORKING SOMEWHERE AWESOME, WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU? Free Alterra Mountain Pass for all eligible employees and eligible dependents for winter and summer, and a free IKON Pass to eligible employees Discounted skiing and riding for friends and family of eligible employees Vacation and Sick Time policies for eligible employees to rest, relax and recharge Generous discounts on outdoor gear, apparel, rental cars, etc. Medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, short term & long-term disability insurance, EAP, HSAs, FSAs, and more for Year Round, Flex Year Round, & Season-to-Season Employees. Apex-MEC (minimum essential coverage) plan available to all seasonal employees without an offer of major medical coverage. This plan helps cover preventive visits, urgent care visits, Free Telehealth, Limited Hospitalization, Prescription Drug Benefits and Free Multilingual Behavioral Health. 401(k) plan with generous company match Discounted tuition with partner online university for all Alterra Mountain Company employees to further their education Paid parental leave of up to 6 weeks for eligible employees Free regional bus pass Click HERE for more information on our employee benefits! For information on Steamboat Ski & Resort Corporation’s Social Responsibility work including our Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion actions, please see our webpage at https://www.steamboat.com/doinggood. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. POSITION SUMMARY We are looking for experienced summer camp counselors who want to make the Summer the best one yet! Lead our kids in awesome summer activities like hiking, biking, swimming and so much more. Spend the summer creating incredible memories! Must have 500 formal documented hours working with kids 5-14 years old with valid CPR/First Aid and Red Cross Lifeguard certifications required.
Requirements
- 2 years of previous work history/education required
- 500 hours formal documented experience working with children ages 5 - 14 required, with previous camp experience preferred. Must provide letters of proof if hired
- Valid CPR/First-aid certification required
- Valid Red Cross Lifeguard Certification required
- May be willing to obtain CDL license, which will result in random drug testing
- 3 letters of recommendation required
- Adhere to all safety policies and program procedures
- Interact and maintain positive relationships with guests, co-workers and management consistent with Steamboat Ski & Resort Corp Service Excellence standards
- Must be available for the entire season
- Clearly communicate verbally and in writing in English
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- Carry cumbersome, awkward play equipment up to 30 lbs.
- Run, swim, cycle, hike, participate in activities such as tennis, golf, kayaking
- Lift children up to 50 lbs.
Nice To Haves
- Early elementary, recreation, physical education college education preferred
- Experience teaching outdoor or environmental education preferred
Responsibilities
- Responsible for guiding a group of children through daily camp activities including sports, arts, teaching outdoor education and teambuilding
- Responsible for leading activities in all weather, including inclement
- Responsible for creating programming as needed to keep children active and engaged
- Care of children range in age from 5 years to 14 years
- Responsible for all discipline and safety of children throughout the various activities
- Must be a high energy, fun loving, active individual
- Must demonstrate an interest in and knowledge of children & concern for their proper care and well being
- Other duties as assigned
Benefits
- Free Alterra Mountain Pass for all eligible employees and eligible dependents for winter and summer, and a free IKON Pass to eligible employees
- Discounted skiing and riding for friends and family of eligible employees
- Vacation and Sick Time policies for eligible employees to rest, relax and recharge
- Generous discounts on outdoor gear, apparel, rental cars, etc.
- Medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, short term & long-term disability insurance, EAP, HSAs, FSAs, and more for Year Round, Flex Year Round, & Season-to-Season Employees.
- Apex-MEC (minimum essential coverage) plan available to all seasonal employees without an offer of major medical coverage. This plan helps cover preventive visits, urgent care visits, Free Telehealth, Limited Hospitalization, Prescription Drug Benefits and Free Multilingual Behavioral Health.
- 401(k) plan with generous company match
- Discounted tuition with partner online university for all Alterra Mountain Company employees to further their education
- Paid parental leave of up to 6 weeks for eligible employees
- Free regional bus pass
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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