Kids Recreation Counselor - Winter Season

Job Description

Job DescriptionThere’s a side of Big Sky, Montana that speaks to those seeking something special. A vast 8,000-acre landscape where stunning natural beauty and an endless array of alpine adventures blend to create a private club and mountain living experience like no other. Whether it’s winter or summer, Moonlight Basin is something you won’t soon forget. The mountain scenery, the direct access to some of the finest skiing at Big Sky Resort, the hiking, the golf and so much more all add up to the perfect place to work and enjoy Montana.

Moonlight Basin is located right in the middle of the best things to see and do in Montana. You can visit Yellowstone National Park. Explore the national forest and wilderness lands. Come down to the town of Big Sky and shop, eat, and catch some music. Bozeman is a short drive to another gateway to adventure.

At Moonlight Basin our Mantra is Motivation, Opportunity, Organization, Leadership, Integrity, and Teamwork. We offer our Associates an inclusive, rewarding, fun, work environment, with endless opportunity to provide the highest levels of service and experience positive teamwork.

Winter Season: starts December, 2025 and ends April, 2026

Kids Winter Recreation Counselor:

This full-time winter seasonal position will create and facilitate kids winter activities for all kids participating in Snow Sitters, Winter Camp Moonlight, Parents Night Out, and other family events. Counselors will be part of a program providing childcare, adventure, and learning in Montana’s fun and mountainous area!

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

• Create and maintain a safe, engaging environment for children ages 2 – 7 to play under supervision in a day care setting
• Design and implement lessons and games to engage with and learn about winter in Montana using provided resources
• Prepare crafts and activities for holidays/themed events to engage children and their families in a drop-in setting
• Responsible for safety and security of all kids participating in programs
• Responsible for daily setup and clean-up of programs
• For camp programming, independently lead or team teach activities focused on environmental education and outdoor recreation both indoors and outdoors for kids spanning ages 5-12
• Attend all required and necessary staff trainings and professional development events.
• Maintain relationships and communication with families, coworkers, and management staff

KEYS TO SUCCESS:

Problem Solver

• Can handle unexpected behavioral or emergency situations during work hours with the aid of management; looks for ways to improve program offerings and spaces

Customer Service

• Maintains a personable and professional attitude while interacting with all children and parents/guardians

Self-motivated

• Creates and plans crafts, games, and lessons to engage children of variety of ages with limited oversight, takes pride in programming and keeping spaces neat and welcoming

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Background in informal or experiential learning, daycare, or day camp
• Undergraduate degree preferred, in processing of earning, or combination of experience and education
• Enthusiasm for working with kids ages 2-12
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
• Current CPR/First Aid or ability to obtain prior to start date
• Available to work all shifts including weekends and holidays
• Commit to working the full winter season from December to the end of April. Training begins in early December

WORKING CONDITIONS:

This position will be 80% indoors and 20% outdoors. Must be able to work in all-weather events specific to high mountain environments including, but not limited to, snow and cold, sun, wind, cloudy conditions.

Work hours will take place between 8am and 8pm with the occasional program requiring late evening and/or over-time hours. Programming and work duties will span all days of the week.

When in the office the work environment is characterized as that found in a typical office environment, with moderate temperatures and noise levels. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Position requires walking and moving around in snow; must be able to stand and exert well-paced mobility for up to 7 hours in length
• Must be able to carry a backpack with safety equipment, necessary gear, and teaching materials
• Must be able to bend, stoop, squat, and stretch to fulfill tasks
• Must be able to lift up to 30lbs on a regular and continuous basis
• Requires grasping, writing, standing, sitting, walking, running, and repetitive motions

BENEFITS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• End-of-season bonus – the equivalent of a Big Sky Season Ski Pass
• Employee Appreciation Bonus
• Complimentary meal per shift
• End-of-season employee celebration.
• Retail store discount
• Employee housing in Big Sky
• Free transportation to Moonlight from employee housing and Bozeman daily.

Disclaimer:

This job description is only a summary of the typical functions of this position and should not serve as an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all the possible duties, tasks and responsibilities for this specific job. The responsibilities, tasks, and duties of this position might differ from those outlined above and other duties may be assigned as necessary.

We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V.

Moonlight Basin provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.