Fun Club Counselor

Town of Frisco•Frisco, CO

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Fun Club Counselor is an hourly, seasonal, part-time position in the Town of Frisco Recreation Department. Counselors teach, lead, and participate in daily activities for youth enrolled in camp programs; help design and plan activities; and deliver exceptional guest service. The program runs when school is out of session, including after-school programs, school breaks, and summer camp. The position is onsite and requires regular, reliable in-person attendance. The desired start date is August 21, 2026, and the estimated end date is June 2, 2027. The stated schedule is Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from 3:45 p.m. to 5:45 p.m.; Wednesday from 2:45 p.m. to 5:45 p.m.; and most school days off, from 7:45 a.m. to 5:45 p.m. Counselors supervise and care for children, support their safety and well-being, lead activities, and communicate with parents and guests. They help maintain clean, safe, and presentable facilities, respond appropriately to emergencies, and may transport participants using a van, bus, or public transportation. Counselors aged 21 or older will receive training on driving 15-passenger vans before transporting participants. The role reports to the Youth Programs Supervisor and has no employees under its supervision. The Town lists employee perks that include free car washes, recycling, trash and compost pickup, and seasonal recreation benefits. Other offerings include free paddle sports and certain boat rentals in summer, and free tubing, Nordic Center and Terrain Park access, family and friends tubing passes, and Copper Mountain discounts or lift-ticket vouchers in winter. Employees working at least eight hours per week can ski free at Copper. Employees may also participate in the Summit Foundation Ski Medallion program through employee giving.

Requirements

Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in English, verbally and in writing.
Demonstrated ability to function independently and make sound, reasonable decisions without supervisory guidance.
Ability to pass a background investigation.
CPR/AED and First Aid certification, or ability to obtain it within the first six months; for seasonal or temporary positions, within one month. Training is provided by the Town.
Professional Development Training with the Colorado Department of Early Childhood. Training is provided by the Town.
A valid driver's license is required for employees aged 21 or older.
Ability to work indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions.
Ability to meet the physical demands described: frequent standing, walking, sitting, hand use, reaching, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling; and lifting up to 25 pounds at least one-third of the time, with lifting up to 50 pounds for up to one-third of the time.
Required vision capabilities include close, distance, peripheral, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

High school education is preferred.
A bachelor's degree in child development or a related field is preferred.
At least 455 hours of previous work with youth ages 5–12 is preferred.

Responsibilities

Supervise children and youth attending Recreation Department programs and support their well-being, safety, and care.
Lead program activities, organize play and structured classes, and help ensure participants are engaged and participating.
Assist with designing and planning programs and activities, and implement them with camp participants.
Interact positively and professionally with guests, parents, and participants, following guest-service standards.
Maintain professional relationships with parents, participants, and coworkers.
Communicate program information, schedules, and issues to parents using effective written and oral communication.
Safely transport participants by van, bus, or public transportation as needed.
Follow Town of Frisco and camp rules, including requirements for attire, safety procedures, and professionalism.
Keep facilities clean, well-maintained, safe, and presentable during daily operations.
Make sound decisions about participant safety when a supervisor or Lead is absent.
Participate in safety training, respond appropriately to emergencies, and complete accident or incident reports as required.
Create a fun and energetic environment for campers.
Support the Recreation Department, the Town of Frisco, and department initiatives in a team-based environment.
Attend Town and departmental training and meetings as assigned or appropriate.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Free car wash.
Free recycling, trash, and compost pickup.
Free paddle sports in summer.
One free two-hour pontoon or fishing boat rental reservation per employee in summer.
Free boat rentals when available for the final rental of the day.
Free tubing at the Frisco Adventure Park in winter.
Free Nordic Center passes for the employee and family.
Free Terrain Park pass.
Friends and family passes for tubing.
Discounted Copper Mountain season passes.
Copper Mountain free daily lift-ticket voucher program for the employee and half-price vouchers for dependents.
Free skiing at Copper for employees working eight or more hours per week.
Option to participate in the Summit Foundation Ski Medallion program through employee giving.