Camp Aspen Snowmass Counselor

The long days of summer in the mountains of Aspen Snowmass are packed with opportunities for discovery. Camp Aspen Snowmass provides endless options for adventure. Programs include geocaching, climbing, mountain skill building, fishing, rocket building, mountainboarding, arts and crafts, hiking, and much more.

The Camp Aspen Snowmass Counselor will lead private and group camp programs. The primary role of the CAS Counselor is to create meaningful and lasting experiences for campers in a mountain environment. Extensive training is provided for all candidates.

Essential Job Functions

• Communicate effectively with parents/guardians of campers
• Have a working familiarity with most camp activities, and plan and lead activities for campers throughout the day
• Create experiential activities that are age appropriate
• Take direction and feedback while working effectively with a team of counselors
• Maintain knowledge of each child’s location at all times during the day
• Assist and support essential childcare functions within the Treehouse Children’s Adventure Center, based on individual qualifications and training
• Create positive, fun and safe experiences for campers indoors and outside in the mountain environment

• Ability to independently manage a small group of campers and create a safe, fun learning environment required
• Ability to be physically active in an outdoor environment required
• Must be patient and able work with children in various settings
• Previous experience in on-mountain activities, including but not limited to mountain boarding, climbing, fishing and hiking is preferred.
• Must be 18 years of age
• Previous experience coaching, teaching, or working in a recreational environment preferred
• Ability to work as part of a team with fellow employees and independently required

Supervision Given & Received

Supervision given: This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Supervision received: Works under direct supervision of Director of Children’s Programs. Tasks are assigned according to specific procedures, and work is checked frequently. Instruction, advice and assistance are readily available

Work Environment and Physical Demands

• Regularly work in adverse conditions and required to use protective equipment to prevent exposure to hazardous materials as well as an office environment and may be required to walk on slippery and uneven surfaces
• Must be able to lift, push or pull up to 50 lbs. individually or with assistance
• Ability to reach, crouch, kneel, stand or be on your feet, kneel and bend for extended periods of time

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. By accepting a position with Aspen Skiing Company, you acknowledge that you are able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. To request accommodation during the application and interviewing process, please contact Human Resources at 970-300-7700.

This job description is designed to indicate the general nature and level of work. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.

Aspen Skiing Company / ASPENX / The Little Nell / Limelight Hotel is an equal opportunity employer.

For an overview of Aspen Skiing Company's benefits and other compensation visit aspensnowmass.com/jobs/benefits

As of March 11th 2022, Aspen Skiing Company, ASPENX, The Little Nell, and The Limelight Hotels will no longer require all active employees to be fully vaccinated in the workplace. Read more about our policies as it relates to employee safety here