Winter Kids Counselor

C Lazy U Ranch•Granby, CO

About The Position

Seasonal position running December 15 through January 6. Children's counselors oversee programs for children ages 3–12 and teens ages 13–16. Counselors should be energetic, creative, enthusiastic, and enjoy working with children, while using sound judgment to conduct activities safely and make each child's Ranch stay exciting and fun. The daily schedule includes a morning shift from 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., an afternoon shift from 1:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., and dinner and evening duties from 5:45 p.m. to 8:45 p.m. Counselors do not work on Christmas Day (December 25) or New Year's Day (January 1), and should expect to work five to six days per week during holiday periods.

Requirements

Current First Aid and CPR certification.
Experience working with children.
Comfort working around horses and live animals.
Strong interpersonal skills.
Ability to lift 50 pounds.
Ability to endure extreme weather conditions, including heat, cold, and rain.

Responsibilities

Ensure children have a safe, fun, and memorable Ranch experience.
Keep children warm, dry, hydrated, and adequately protected from the sun during outdoor activities.
Assist children with indoor and outdoor activities.
Assist waitstaff during children's meals, including helping children cut food, carry plates, pour beverages, meet dietary and allergy needs, and eat their food.
Lead games and organize daily children's activities.
Supervise children at all times while they are in the counselor's care, especially around pools, hot tubs, and horses.
Maintain order and establish boundaries for acceptable behavior in the program.
Communicate regularly with parents.
Lead evening events such as Karaoke, Bingo, and Trivia.
Lead pony rides on foot.
Lead horse and donkey grooming sessions with children.
Assist Ranch Hands on the tubing hill.
Ride down the tubing hill with children.
Help children fit and lace ice skates before they join activities on the pond.