Youth Instructor - Summer Seasonal

Overview

The Town of Breckenridge Recreation Department is seeking dedicated, customer service oriented individuals for the position of Youth Instructor (Summer Camp Counselor) - Summer Seasonal
. Youth Instructors interface with guests to meet or exceed guest needs regarding facility, program or service needs. Responsibilities include providing information, implementing or carrying out pre-planned programs or activities, assisting with program planning, cash handling, enforcing policies, and representing the department in a quality, service-oriented manner.

The position primarily serves children/youth at the Breckenridge Recreation Center, ages 2 months – 12 years. Duties include supervising children, maintaining positive interactions, ensuring active engagement, planning and leading camper activities, and resolving disciplinary issues as needed.

Youth Instructors interact with campers and parents, are accountable for campers at all times, and operate within State Licensing requirements for the BMC Summer Camp program. Additional duties include check-in/check-out procedures, excellent customer service, responding to phone and in-person inquiries, supervising children in the Recreation Center, and maintaining a fun and safe environment. This position may also involve leading games and activities, providing snacks, assisting children in the restroom or diaper changing, cleaning and sanitizing the work area, and other duties as assigned.

This Summer Seasonal position is a Full-Time, 40 hours per week position.

For more information regarding this position including essential job functions, duties, knowledge, skills and abilities required, materials and equipment used, working environment, and physical activity required, please view the full position description.

• Options for a seasonal Recreation Center pass OR Golf Pass.
• Paid Time Off - Paid out upon departure if unused.
• Free seasonal Breck E-Ride Bikeshare access.
• Free electric vehicle (EV) charging at various Town-owned locations.
• Returning seasonal staff members may be eligible for a merit increase based on performance.
• Potential furnished seasonal housing available for rent.

The Town of Breckenridge’s Core Values guide us in fostering an inclusive Community, embracing Adaptability and Innovation, upholding Integrity, promoting effective Communication, and practicing Stewardship to responsibly manage Town resources.

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• High School diploma or equivalent required, or must be currently enrolled in High School.
• Must have previous experience working with children.

• Basic CPR, AED, and First Aid certifications are required within 60 days of hire.
• Preventing Disease Transmission (PDT) required within 60 days of hire.
• A valid Colorado driver's license with an acceptable Motor Vehicle Record is required.

• Experience working with youth ages two months to twelve years is highly qualified.
• One or more years of customer service experience involving youth participants and communications with parents/guardians preferred.
• College degree in early childhood education, elementary education, special education, family and child development, child psychology or a related human services field preferred.
• Previous customer service experience preferred.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule.

$20.50 - $21.75 per hour
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Sensitivity Status:
Because this position may involve direct contact with children, a clear criminal history is required.

Primary shifts are Mondays – Fridays, 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m., up to 40 hours per week. This position is Open Until Filled; review of applications will begin immediately and continue until suitable candidates are selected.

Potential housing may be available. The Town of Breckenridge is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If selected for hire, a conditional job offer will be made and references checked with a background review before confirming the offer and scheduling orientation. If pre-employment drug testing, medical testing, credit check, Motor Vehicle Record, Colorado Bureau of Investigation background review, or other background reviews are required, the Town generally makes a conditional offer of hire based on successful completion of these steps.