Fun Club Counselor

Town of Frisco; Frisco (CO); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Ski free at Copper

Ski medallion program

Job summary

Town of Frisco seeks a Youth Camp Counselor to supervise and lead activities for youth in our Recreation Department’s camp programs, including after-school, school breaks, and summer sessions. You will ensure safety, deliver engaging activities, and provide excellent guest service to families.

The role is seasonal and part-time, with schedules afternoons and some mornings, requiring strong English communication and a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• High school education preferred.
• CPR/First Aid certification required (or ability to obtain within first 6 months).
• Colorado driver’s license required (21+).
• At least 455 hours of prior youth experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the safety and well-being of children and youth in Recreation Department programs.
• Lead and organize activities, ensuring active participation and engagement.
• Provide exceptional guest service when interacting with parents and participants.
• Maintain professional relationships with parents, participants, and co-workers.
• Navigate daily operations and communicate program schedules to families.

Skills

English communication

Education

High school education

Bachelor’s degree in child development or related field

Job description

• SKI FREE @ Copper when working 8+ hours per week
• Option to participate in the Summit Foundation Ski Medallion program through Employee Giving

This hourly position is responsible for teaching, leading, and participating in daily activities with youth enrolled in the camp programs. Counselors are responsible for assisting with the design and planning of programs or activities and implementing such programs or activities with camp participants. Counselors are also responsible for delivering exceptional guest service for the Recreation Department.

Why work for the Town of Frisco as the Fun Club Counselor? There are many reasons!

Some amazing incentives are the convenience of a clean car year-round with a FREE car wash, free recycling, trash, and compost pick up. Summer incentives include free paddle sports, a free 2-hour pontoon/fishing boat rental reservation (one per employee) and free boat rentals if not rented for the final rental of the day. Winter incentives include free tubing at the Frisco Adventure Park, free Nordic Center passes for employee and family, free Terrain Park pass, friends and family passes for tubing, Copper Mountain discounted season passes, Copper Mountain free daily lift ticket voucher program for employee and half off for dependents. Want to know more? Check out the benefits tab above.

Desired start date: 8/21/2026 & estimated end date: 6/2/2027

Schedule: Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri- 3:45pm to 5:45pm
Wed- 2:45pm to 5:45pm
Most school days off on the Summit School District calendar- 7:45AM to 5:45PM

Position Title: Youth Camp Counselor

Department: Recreation

Cost Center: 1150

Employee Type: Seasonal, Part-time

Allocations: 10-1150-4005

Pay Type/FLSA: Non-Exempt / Hourly

Pay Grade: Pay Grade T1

Reports to: Youth Programs Supervisor

Frequent internal contacts: Youth Camp Lead, Programs and Events Manager, Athletics Supervisor

Frequent external contacts: Parents, School District Employees, Local Businesses

Number of employees under supervision and titles: None

Job Location: Onsite

Other: This program runs when school is out of session, including After School, School Breaks, and Summer Camp

Essential Functions

• Responsible for the supervision, well-being, safety and care of children and youth attending Recreation Department programs.
• Lead program activities, organize play and structured classes, and ensure youth are engaged and fully participating.
• Interact with guests, parents, and participants in a positive and professional manner, utilizing excellent guest service standards.
• Maintain professional attitudes and relationships with parents, participants, and co-workers.
• Effectively disseminate information using effective written and oral communication techniques to parents about the program, schedules, and any issues that may arise throughout the day.
• Safely transport participants utilizing vans, buses, or public transportation as needed. Counselors 21+ will be trained on driving 15-passenger vans prior to transporting any participants.
• Adhere to Town of Frisco and camp rules and regulations including proper attire, safety procedures, and overall professionalism.
• Ensures that facilities are clean, well-maintained, safe and presentable to customers and participants throughout daily operations.
• Ability to function and make good decisions regarding participant safety in the absence of a supervisor or Lead.
• Participate in safety training and respond to emergencies in an appropriate manner. Complete accident/incident reports as required.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Marginal Duties

• Responsible for creating a fun and energetic environment for the campers on a daily basis.
• Work in a team-based environment supporting the Recreation Department, the Town of Frisco, the initiatives of the Director and Manager, and Supervisors.

Other Essential Responsibilities

• This position requires regular and reliable in-person attendance at the designated worksite as an essential function of the job. As a public servant, physical presence is necessary to effectively perform essential duties, support operational needs, collaborate with team members, provide direct service to the public and internal stakeholders, utilize on-site equipment and resources, and maintain effective communication, responsiveness, and accountability in serving the community.
• Adheres to Town of Frisco policies, mission, vision, values, competencies, standards, and regulations including but not limited to proper attire, safety procedures, and overall professionalism.
• Attends Town and departmental training and meetings as appropriate or assigned.
• Ability to function and make good decisions in the absence of a supervisor.
• Communicates with Town of Frisco employees, citizens, customers and vendors in a professional, courteous and timely manner both verbally and in writing.
• Performs other job duties/responsibilities as assigned by management.
• Employees are held accountable for all duties of this job, demonstrates accountability for work, and takes ownership in job performance.

List specific knowledge, skills and abilities needed for position

Education

• Preferred: High school education. A bachelor’s degree in child development or related field is preferred.

Computer Operations

• N/A

Licenses, Certifications or Accreditations

• Required: CPR/AED & First Aid Certification (or ability to obtain within the first 6 months or 1 month if seasonal/temporary position. Training provided by the Town.)
• Required: Professional Development Training with the Colorado Department of Early Childhood (Training provided by the Town.)
• Required: Valid driver’s license for 21+ years of age.

Previous Work Experience

• Preferred: At least 455 hours working with youth ages 5-12.

Previous Supervisory Exercised

• N/A

Language Ability

• Required: Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.

Decision Making Ability

• Required: Demonstrated ability to function independently and make sound and reasonable decisions in the absence of supervisory guidance.

Other

• Required: Ability to pass a background investigation.

Physical Demands

Weight: LIFTING: Does the job require weight to be lifted or force to be exerted? If so, how much and how often? Activities: OTHER PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES REQUIRED: How much on the job time is spent performing the following?
Up to 10 Pounds – 2/3 OR MORE – Standing – 2/3 OR MORE
Up to 25 Pounds – 1/3 to 2/3 – Walking – 2/3 OR MORE
Up to 50 Pounds – UP TO 1/3 – Sitting – 2/3 OR MORE
Up to 100 Pounds – None – Using hands to finger, hands to feel – 2/3 OR MORE
More than 100 Pounds – None – Reaching with hands and arms – 2/3 OR MORE
Climb or balance – 1/3 to 2/3
Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl – 2/3 OR MORE
Talk or hear – 2/3 OR MORE
Taste or smell – UP TO 1/3

OTHER PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES REQUIREMENTS OR PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Indoor/Outdoor: Indoor and outdoor with the ability to work in all weather conditions
Hazardous Materials or Noise: Exposure to loud noises with a large group of children
Holidays/Weekends/Evenings: No holidays or weekends, may be asked to work Kids Night Out or Mountain Goat Kids throughout the year in evenings.
Equipment Used in Job: A variety of gym equipment, arts and crafts. Driving a 15-passenger van, mini-bus or other vehicle to transport program participants.

VISION

• Close Vision: YES
• Distance Vision: YES
• Color Vision: NO
• Peripheral Vision: YES
• Depth Perception: YES
• Ability to adjust focus: YES

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities or qualifications associated with the job. Other duties may be assigned.

The Town of Frisco is dedicated to the principles of equal employment opportunity. We prohibit unlawful discrimination against applicants or employees on the basis of age 40 and over, race (including traits historically associated with race, such as hair texture and length, protective hairstyles), sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, color, religion, national origin, disability, military status, genetic information, marital status, or any other status protected by applicable state or local law.