Program Instructor - Middle School Ski & Snowboard Program Head Chaperone

Program Instructor - Middle School Ski & Snowboard Program Head Chaperone

Under the guidance of the Programs and Events Manager, the Program Instructor (Head Chaperone) will provide direct supervision to all students enrolled in the Middle School Ski and Snowboard Program. Students will travel to and from Peabody and Sanborn Middle Schools in Concord, MA to Wachusett Mountain in Princeton, MA. Buses depart from the schools at 1:30 pm and return at 6:30 pm.

Work schedule:

Wednesday afternoons from 12:30 pm to 6:30 pm on January 7, 14, 21, 28 and February 4 and 11.

Pay range starts at $20 – $45 per hour; starting rate based on qualifications.

Applications will continue to be accepted and may be considered until the position is filled. All applicants will be notified of their standing in the process as soon as a decision has been made regarding their individual application.

Appointment of the final candidate will be contingent upon the results of pre‑placement conditions including CORI and SORI checks. Costs of these requirements will be borne by the Town.

The Town of Concord, MA is an EEO Employer.

Applicants must be able to perform the essential job functions, either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation as determined by management on a case‑by‑case basis.

• Supervise and coordinate duties of all volunteer chaperones. Oversee program rosters on day of program, which include sign‑in and sign‑out. Ensure all participants are accounted for and call parents/guardians if a participant is absent/not documented/or not picked up. Head Chaperone must stay at school until all participants have been picked up.
• Establish a positive and friendly relationship with participants, other chaperones, parents/guardians, bus drivers, and Wachusett staff.
• Ensure a safe and fun experience for participants; supervise participants, assist with injuries/accidents.
• Assist participants with equipment, including loading and unloading bus, helping participants put on equipment, and assisting with rental equipment.
• Maintain a high level of professionalism and organization, as well as being accessible at all times.

• Ability to ensure program policies, as well as school rules and policies, are enforced.
• Ability to relate to elementary school‑age youth in a positive and helpful manner.
• Ability to respond effectively to unusual situations.

• Must be dependable and responsible.
• Must be able to maintain good order and discipline.
• Must be organized and timely.
• Experience working with children preferred.
• Snowboarding and/or skiing experience preferred.

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must agree to and pass a CORI and SORI background check; costs borne by the Town.
• Must be available to attend all program dates (listed above).
• A valid driver’s license and access to reliable transportation.
• Successfully complete all town required pre‑employment screenings.
• Must attend the required chaperone meeting in December and complete an online concussion training prior to the start of the program.

Employee is regularly required to walk, stand, sit, talk and hear. Balancing, crouching, grasping, pulling, reaching and stooping may also be required; must be able to lift objects weighing up to 50 pounds. Work is performed in an atypical environment subject to moderate variations of temperature, noise, odors, etc. Employee is frequently exposed to variable outdoor weather conditions.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. The above is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.

This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee, and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.