Youth Program Sports Counselor - Bolton Ski & Ride

Salary: $18.59 Hourly
Location : Burlington, VT
Job Type: Temporary Seasonal
Job Number: 8000-23-052
Department: Parks, Recreation & Waterfront
Division: Recreation
Opening Date: 10/31/2023
Closing Date: Continuous
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit: Non Union
General Purpose
Will be required to ride the bus to and from Bolton Valley Ski Resort with participants to provide supervision during transportation and at the mountain/clubhouse. Counselors will be assigned to either the Hunt or Edmunds bus and will be responsible for overseeing the program that takes place at Bolton Valley Resort. Position will work five to seven hours per week one evening night per week (day TBD).
Essential Job Functions

• Follow all departmental and rules and regulations.
• Assist Program Director in organizing program.
• Assist Program Director in supervising participants and volunteers.
• Assist Program Director in keeping accountability of all participants and gear.
• Check area for safety hazards and report deficiencies to supervisor.
• Attend staff meetings and staff trainings as required.
• Report all accidents/incidents occurring within jurisdiction to supervisor.
• Administer proper First Aid as required.
• Required to be on site before the program starts for set up and preparation.
• Required to clean up at the end of the day.
• Participate in the evaluation process.
• Any and all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications/Basic Job Requirements

• Ability to actively support City diversity, equity, and cultural competency efforts within stated job responsibilities and work effectively across diverse cultures and constituencies.
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion as evidenced by ongoing training and professional development.
• Previous experience working with children in a group or individualized situation preferred.
• High school Diploma or equivalent required.
• College course work in education, childhood development, family studies, or recreation preferred.
• Ability to supervise and organize groups of children for activity programs.
• Ability to deal effectively with discipline problems, co-workers and supervisors.
• Ability to work independently under general supervision.
• Knowledge of safety principles and practices as they apply to group activities.
• Knowledge of a variety of recreation - leisure activities and group games.
• A cooperative attitude and a team player.
• First-Aid / CPR training required. Certification courses available after hire.
• Enthusiasm, patience, a desire to work with children and creativity.

Additional Information
Promoting a culture that reveres diversity and equity.
The City of Burlington is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we are strongly committed to creating a dynamic and equitable work-force that mirrors the population and world that we serve. We do not discriminate on the basis of political or religious affiliation, race, color, national origin, place of birth, ancestry, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, crime victim status, veteran status, disability, HIV positive status, or genetic information in employment or the provision of services.
In addition to being an equal opportunity employer we actively encourage applicants who can contribute to our growing diversity to apply.
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