Child Care Manager

Child Care Manager General

Purpose:

We are seeking a child care professional to ensure the safe and effective programming, maintain licensing, and supervise all aspects of the Child Care Center at Purgatory Resort. A successful employee will be able to communicate effectively with children, parents, and employees to guide staff and support relationships with families.

This is a seasonal position from 11/1/26 to 4/15/26. Dates are subject to change based on the availability of the applicant and needs of the business. This role comes with a free season pass for you and your dependents. For a full list of benefits visit https://www.purgatory.ski/employee-benefits/Hiring for our seasonal positions occurs on a rolling basis. This position will remain open until filled.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

Oversee all child care reservations

Manage Child Care Licensing procedures as mandated by the state of Colorado Register with Colorado Shines Professional Development Information System Complete quarterly budget for the department

Order and inventory all snacks and supplies bi-weekly

Interview, hire, schedule, and conduct reviews of employees

Create and conduct trainings with staff that are in compliance with state regulations

Assign daily work and tasks as needed

Organize and lead indoor and outdoor activities

Maintain cleanliness of the child care rooms

Collaborate with the 4-6 year old Ski School supervisors to best care for the children in our programs

Implement and manage a summer camp offering

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Proficient with managing labor and expense budgets

Proficient in Google Workspace Ability to learn POS system with ease

Self motivator

Proficient in effective management of people and tasks

Education and Experience:

Group child care experience, background in guest services and teaching

Day or overnight camp leadership experience
1820 hours overnight camp leadership experience preferred

Customer service experience preferred

Working Environment/Physical

Activities:

90% of the workday is spent indoors in a child care setting. 10% of the time is spent outdoors (when snow-play is available) in cold and snow (hard shell jackets will be issued to each child care employee). Physical activities include:

Frequent lifting/carrying children and belongings

Occasional pushing/pulling objects up to 25 pounds

Frequently stooping, kneeling, reaching, crouching, and crawling

Holiday, evening and early morning work hours are required to meet the needs of this position.