Winter Program Counselor - Bolton Ski & Ride

City of Burlington, Vermont; Burlington (VT); On-site; USD 27,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Non-Union

Job summary

The City of Burlington is seeking program counselors to oversee the ski bus program at Bolton Valley Resort, supervising participants during transitions, transportation, and activities on the mountain/clubhouse. Shifts are five to seven hours weekly on Thursday evenings (January–March 2027).

Responsibilities include on-bus supervision, safety checks, supporting a positive program culture, and completing required trainings.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with children in a group or individualized setting is required.
• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to supervise and organize groups of children for activity programs.
• Knowledge of safety principles and practices as they apply to group activities.
• First Aid/CPR certification, or the ability to become certified before work begins.
• Must be at least 18 years of age by the start of the session.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and delivery of activities and programming.
• Assist in supervision of participants and volunteers during transitions and on the bus.
• Promote accountability for safety and program expectations.
• Check activity areas for safety hazards and report deficiencies.
• Attend staff meetings and trainings as required.
• Report accidents and incidents to supervisor and administer First Aid as required.
• Participate in a feedback-driven evaluation process.

Skills

Group supervision

Discipline management

Team player

First Aid/CPR readiness

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

First Aid/CPR certification or ability to become certified

Must be at least 18 years of age

Job description

The program counselor, along with the program director and coordinator, will be responsible for overseeing the 'ski bus' program that takes place at Bolton Valley Resort, providing facilitation and supervision of program participants during transitions, transportation, and at the mountain/clubhouse.

Counselors will be required to ride the bus to and from Bolton Valley Ski Resort. For purposes of the program originating from a number of area schools, counselors will be assigned to begin and end their work day at Hunt Middle, Edmunds Middle, or Burlington High School. Shifts are five to seven hours per week select Thursday evenings, January- March 2027.

Additional opportunities to support BPRW Winter Activities will be available for the right candidate, including staffing seasonal events or outing-based youth programs.

Union Affiliation: Non-Union

Pay Grade: $19.91 - $21.76 Hourly

Remote Tier 1: Zero (0) days remote/month

• Follow all departmental and, if applicable, state licensing, rules & regulations
• Assist in planning and delivery of exciting, age-appropriate activities and programming, in partnership with the Director, relevant to the focus area, such as getting to and from lessons, securing rentals, and safely activating winter equipment, program participants, and areas
• Assist in supervision of participants and volunteers at all times throughout the program period and transitions, including on the bus, in the lodge, while skiing and snowboarding, and while departing from and returning to school
• Promote and ensure accountability of participants for program safety and functionality through adherence to program and stakeholder expectations and imperatives
• Check activity areas for safety hazards and report deficiencies to supervisor
• Support a positive, inclusive program culture, including recognizing participants who are meeting behavior expectations, not just responding to those who aren't
• Attend staff meetings and staff trainings as required
• Report all accidents and incidents to supervisor, administer proper First Aid as required
• Participate in a feedback-driven evaluation process

• Ability to actively support City diversity, equity, and cultural competency efforts within stated job responsibilities and work effectively across diverse cultures and constituencies.
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion as evidenced by ongoing trainings and professional development.
• Previous experience working with children in a group or individualized setting required.
• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to supervise and organize groups of children for activity programs.
• Ability to deal effectively with discipline problems, co-workers, and supervisors.
• Knowledge of safety principles and practices as they apply to group activities.
• Knowledge of a variety of recreation/leisure activities and group games.
• Knowledge of skiing, snowboarding, or other winter skills-based activities preferred but not required.
• A cooperative attitude and a team player.
• First Aid/CPR certification, or the ability to become certified before work begins.
• Enthusiasm, patience, a desire to work with children, and creativity.
• Ability to pass a State of Vermont Background Check for Childcare Providers and be fingerprinted as part of the process.
• Complete required trainings before the start of each session, as part of child care licensing.
• Must be at least 18 years of age by the start of the session.

Promoting a culture that reveres diversity and equity.

The City of Burlington is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we are strongly committed to creating a dynamic and equitable workforce that mirrors the population and world that we serve. We do not discriminate on the basis of political or religious affiliation, race, color, national origin, place of birth, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, crime victim status, veteran status, disability, HIV positive status, or genetic information in employment or the provision of services.

In addition to being an equal opportunity employer we actively encourage applicants who can contribute to our growing diversity to apply.

For accessibility information or alternative formats, please contact Human Resources Department at 802-540-2505 or [e-mail].