Outdoor Camp Leader: Build Confidence & Teamwork

Red Mountain Resort

Rossland

On-site

CAD 2,066,000 - 2,755,000

Full time

14 days+
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Job summary

Red Mountain Resort seeks a Summer Camp Counsellor to create a safe, fun environment for children in the Summer Adventure Camp. Counsellors lead outdoor activities that build confidence, teamwork, and a love of the outdoors while ensuring campers' safety and well-being.

You will supervise campers, guide hiking, nature exploration, outdoor games, crafts, and team-building exercises; adapt activities to age and ability, and follow all safety procedures.

Qualifications

  • Experience working with children is preferred.
  • Current Standard First Aid & CPR certification preferred.
  • Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening.
  • Strong communication, leadership, and teamwork skills.
  • Comfortable working outdoors in varying weather and terrain.

Responsibilities

  • Supervise campers at all times and maintain a safe, positive, and inclusive environment.
  • Lead and assist with daily camp activities, including hiking, nature exploration, outdoor games, crafts, team-building activities, chairlift rides, and environmental education.
  • Adapt activities to meet the age, ability, and needs of campers.
  • Follow all RED Mountain Resort safety policies, emergency procedures, and risk management protocols.
  • Conduct head counts, manage group transitions, and ensure safe loading and unloading during chairlift rides.
  • Communicate professionally with parents, campers, and fellow staff.
  • Complete attendance, incident reports, and other required documentation.
  • Assist with the setup, care, and storage of camp equipment and supplies.
  • Represent RED Mountain Resort with professionalism and enthusiasm.

Skills

Communication
Leadership
Teamwork

Education

First Aid & CPR certification
Criminal Record Check (Vulnerable Sector Screening)

Job description

Red Mountain Resort seeks a Summer Camp Counsellor to create a safe, fun environment for children in the Summer Adventure Camp. Counsellors lead outdoor activities that build confidence, teamwork, and a love of the outdoors while ensuring campers' safety and well-being.

You will supervise campers, guide hiking, nature exploration, outdoor games, crafts, and team-building exercises; adapt activities to age and ability, and follow all safety procedures.

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