Summer 2026: Woodward Copper Transportation Counselor

POWDR • Copper Mountain, CO

10d • $19 - $20 • Onsite

About The Position

Transportation Counselors will be an integral part of all-around camp life. The Woodward Copper Camp Transportation Counselor will be responsible for the transport of the camp equipment truck to and from our on-snow terrain park. Assisting the on-snow supervisor, ski patrol, F&B, and park crew with the upkeep of the on-snow operation. They will also transport non-emergent injured campers to and from medical facilities to receive care. This position will also travel to DIA on weekends with camp office to support our campers arriving at airport and helping them get on the proper shuttle to camp. Transportation Counselors may also be responsible for monitoring larger groups of campers during mealtimes or other times as deemed necessary by the Operations Manager and/or Office Supervisor. The Operations Manager and Office Supervisor will schedule and train the Transportation Counselors as needed for assistance with the camp operation. Transportation Counselors will communicate with the Camp Office, as well as the campers’ coaches and medical staff when necessary, to ensure any physical and psychological needs are attended; e.g., daily medications, challenges in class or room. Transportation Counselors will convey important communication to the Camp Office, as well as coaches/day counselor and Athletic Trainer staff, when necessary, to ensure campers’ needs are foreseen, understood, and dealt with appropriately; e.g., homesickness, peer challenges, overnight issues. The Transportation Counselor is a seasonal position. Days and hours may vary but will include weekends and holidays. Must be able to work in all camp environments within a variety of hours. Good written and oral communication skills and team player attitude required. Candidates must be available to work until the end of the summer camp season.

Requirements

• Must be at least 20 years old
• Must be able to lift and carry items up to 50 lbs.
• Must have a valid US Driver’s License
• This position may require the use of a motor vehicle and the employee is subject to comply with the Driver’s Standards of Copper Mountain
• High School degree or equivalent
• Bending, reaching, climbing
• Pushing/Pulling
• Prolonged standing
• Confined sitting
• Eye/hand coordination
• Visual concentration on equipment
• Concentrated reading and writing
• Rapid reaction to physical changes (operating equipment)
• Peripheral, color, and depth vision
• Extended periods of outdoor exposure
• Extreme cold
• Extreme heat and sun exposure
• Variation in temperature from hot to cold
• Due to the sensitive nature of this position, a criminal background check will be conducted after position is accepted.
• This background check will be done in accordance with standards enacted under the Fair Credit Reporting Act.
• This position may require the use of a mountain radio/walkie-talkies for communication

Nice To Haves

• Minimum 1-2 years’ experience working with children required.
• Minimum 1 year guest service experience preferred.
• Previous cleaning experience preferred.
• Minimum 1 year camp experience preferred.
• Previous resort experience in a high-volume customer-oriented environment preferred.
• Strong communication and organizational skills required.
• Please note, you will need to include 3 letters of reference, highlighting character and why suitable to work with children.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with all camp programs
• Communicate camper information to supervisory staff in a professional, discreet manner
• Monitor campers’ physical whereabouts
• Participate in recreation activities enthusiastically
• Assist in Camper check in on Sundays.
• Assist in the cleaning of camp facilities including but not limited to the Barn, the EDGE Cafe, EDGE lobby, camper rooms, vehicles, camper rooms, camp laundry, etc.
• Assist in the maintenance of summer terrain park features
• Maintains a positive attitude in an eight to ten hour day, and on stressful high volume days, in order to uphold the highest standard of professionalism (including appearance and behavior at all times) as a member of the Woodward Copper staff.
• Be knowledgeable in all departmental aspects of Woodward Copper policies and procedures, and to be able to perform the frontline duties wherever/whenever required.
• Maintain a positive relationship with Copper Mountain Inc. and Village at Copper employees, parents, public, and other members of the Copper Mountain community
• Keep record of Vehicle inspection logs
• Check vehicles in/out via the camp office appropriately.
• Be knowledgeable in all departmental aspects of Woodward Copper policies and procedures, and to be able to perform the frontline duties wherever/whenever required.
• Maintain a positive relationship with Copper Mountain Inc. and Village at Copper employees, parents, public, and other members of the Copper Mountain community
• Functions as an ambassador of Copper Mountain, modeling and sharing the Copper “culture” with our guests and employees.
• Upholds the most professional image.
• Continually strives to exceed our guest’s expectations and create memories for our guests and staff.

Benefits

• This is a seasonal position eligible for season pass for employees/dependents and privileges at several other resorts.
• Several discount programs (i.e. food & beverage, retail/rental, tickets, etc.) also available.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees