Summer Camp Counselor

Youth Exploring Adventure Inc DBA Hilltop Ski Area•Anchorage, AK

22d•Onsite

About The Position

Deliver Hilltop’s mission each day, through quality day camp experience for children, ensuring their safety and growth in spirit, mind, and body daily. Day Camp Staff are responsible for the physical and emotional safety of children participating in biking activities. The ideal candidate is a dedicated caregiver and leader who ensures campers are safe, engaged, and supported while providing enriching and memorable experience throughout their stay at camp.

Requirements

Strong Leadership and communication skills to guide campers and coordinate with staff.
Patience, energy, and adaptability, while balancing fun with discipline when necessary.
Problem-solving abilities to respond to accidents, conflicts, or emergencies quickly.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.
Associate degree in early childhood education or related field from an accredited college or university and/or a Child Development Associate’s certificate (CDA) is strongly preferred.
One or more years of childcare-related or summer day camp experience is strongly preferred.
Must have the ability to prioritize multiple tasks while being adaptable to competing demands and priorities as they arise.
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 cheerful outlook, with the ability to identify challenges and solve problems creatively.
Minimum of Expert/Intermediate Mountain Bike riding skills
Able to Mountain Bike for extended periods of time, requiring lifting, bending, and twisting.
CPR and First Aid certification (preferred).
Successful completion of Background check required.

Nice To Haves

PMBIA Certification is preferred.
Prior Mountain Bike instructing and guiding, or other teaching experience preferred.
Ability to design, develop, implement, and evaluate responsive programs and initiatives.

Responsibilities

Effectively implement weekly biking lesson plans that fit the children’s needs, interests, and developmental levels at camp.
Deliver group and individual instruction and training covering a range of mountain biking skills, to guests of all ages.
Plan and lead activities such as Mt. Bike riding, sports, arts and crafts, outdoor adventure, and educational programs, ensuring a safe and engaging learning environment for all participants.
Foster a sense of community and teamwork among campers, encouraging cooperation, inclusivity, and mutual respect.
Assist with setup and cleanup of camp facilities and equipment as needed.
Actively engage children in activities that will enhance their self-esteem.
Actively participate in all camp activities with campers.
Ensure safety by firmly and tactfully enforcing all biking rules, policies, and guidelines.
Responsible for the welfare and safety of children enrolled in the group and in the program, including always maintaining an appropriate ratio and supervision with heightened awareness on field trips.
Effectively communicate verbal and written reports to parents.
Monitor and maintain accurate records including attendance, absenteeism, transitions, minor disciplines, and incidents for each child in the group.
Characterize a positive role model.
Understand all aspects of the day camp position and apply training and experiences appropriately.
Attend all designated training and scheduled day camp training upon hire (i.e., CPR, orientation, Child Abuse Prevention)
Adhere to applicable policies and procedures while recognizing the ‘big picture’ when dealing with problems and taking into consideration the effect of action on all parties involved.
Demonstrate good timekeeping, punctuality, and the ability to stay on schedule.
Treat all guests, staff, equipment, and facilities with courtesy and respect.
Attempt innovative ideas and go beyond to create new positive experiences for campers.
Protect confidential information regarding program participants, families, and staff members.