Job Description

Posting number: BPRW Winter Program Director

Department: Parks, Recreation & Waterfront

Division: Recreation

Job classification: Winter Program Director - Bolton Ski & Ride

Posting type: Open

Categories: Parks and Beaches, Recreation, Parks and Recreation, Parks, Sports & Physical Education, Sports

Summary

The Program Director provides leadership in administration and facilitation for the Bolton Afterschool Ski and Ride program alongside the Program Coordinator, counseling staff, and parent volunteers. The director will act as the supervisory staff on-site, on buses, and in transitions at all times during the Bolton Ski and Ride program. Program director will be the lead direct -staff to participants and families enrolled in the program and will administer, evaluate, and enhance operations across locations throughout the program period. Shifts are six to eight 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.

This role is a great fit for current or former classroom teachers, paraeducators, and youth-enrichment staff who have an interest in winter sports and recreation, and are looking for meaningful, well-structured work during school breaks and after school.

Union Affiliation: Non-Union

Pay Grade: $21.91 - $26.13 Hourly

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

Examples of duties

• Follow all departmental and, if applicable, state licensing, rules & regulations
• Provide a safe, welcoming, and inclusive space for participants.
• Provide excellent customer service to parents, guardians, and caregivers through on-going communication and session updates
• Plan and implement exciting, age-appropriate activities and programming relevant to the focus area, such as getting to and from lessons, securing rentals, and safely activating winter equipment, program participants, and areas
• Supervise participants, volunteers, and counseling staff 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
• Provide direct coverage in the event of staff shortages or ratio needs
• Participate in a feedback-driven evaluation process and conduct staff evaluations following the program period

Qualifications

• 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.
• Valid Driver's License. Operation of a City vehicle or personal vehicle to conduct City business without providing proof of a valid driver's license to Human Resources will not be permitted.
• Experience supervising staff 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.