Winter Program Counselor - Bolton Ski & Ride

City of Burlington, Vermont • Burlington, VT

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The Winter Program Counselor helps oversee the Bolton Ski & Ride “ski bus” program in partnership with the program director and coordinator. The role facilitates and supervises participants during transitions, transportation, and activities at Bolton Valley Resort and the clubhouse. Counselors ride the bus to and from the resort and begin and end their workday at Hunt Middle School, Edmunds Middle School, or Burlington High School, depending on the program’s school origin. Shifts are five to seven hours per week on select Thursday evenings from January through March 2027. Additional opportunities may be available to support BPRW Winter Activities, including seasonal events and outing-based youth programs.

The position supports safe, inclusive, age-appropriate programming; supervises children and volunteers throughout the program; helps participants prepare for lessons and use winter equipment; and reports safety issues, accidents, and incidents. Counselors attend required staff meetings and trainings and participate in a feedback-driven evaluation process.

Requirements

• Previous experience working with children in a group or individualized setting.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to supervise and organize groups of children for activity programs.
• Ability to deal effectively with discipline problems, coworkers, and supervisors.
• Knowledge of safety principles and practices for group activities.
• Knowledge of a variety of recreation and leisure activities and group games.
• Ability to support the City’s diversity, equity, and cultural competency efforts and work effectively across diverse cultures and constituencies.
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, evidenced by ongoing training and professional development.
• Cooperative attitude and ability to work as part of a team.
• First Aid/CPR certification or ability to become certified before work begins.
• Enthusiasm, patience, creativity, and a desire to work with children.
• Ability to pass a State of Vermont background check for childcare providers and be fingerprinted as part of the process.
• Ability to complete required trainings before the start of each session as part of child care licensing.
• Must be at least 18 years old by the start of the session.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of skiing, snowboarding, or other winter skills-based activities.

Responsibilities

• Follow departmental rules and regulations and, when applicable, state licensing requirements.
• Assist with planning and delivering age-appropriate activities with the Director, including helping participants get to and from lessons, secure rentals, and safely use winter equipment.
• Supervise participants and volunteers throughout the program and during transitions, including on the bus, in the lodge, while skiing or snowboarding, and when departing from and returning to school.
• Promote participant accountability and program safety by reinforcing program and stakeholder expectations.
• Check activity areas for safety hazards and report deficiencies to a supervisor.
• Support a positive, inclusive program culture and recognize participants who meet behavior expectations.
• Attend required staff meetings and trainings.
• Report accidents and incidents to a supervisor and administer appropriate first aid as required.
• Participate in a feedback-driven evaluation process.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED