Child Care Manager

Child Care Manager# Child Care Manager Hot Job Purgatory Resort - DURANGO, CO 81301## Overview Salary Range $57,784.00 - $60,000.00 Salary Position Type Seasonal## Description 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## Qualifications 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.