SUMMARY

We are seeking an experienced early education professional to develop and manage Grand Targhee Resort’s youth programs including Kid’s Club (summer and winter, when the resort is open, ages 6 mo – 5 years) and Kid’s Summer Camp (summer only, 6 – 12). This position will be responsible for directing the day-to-day operations, staff scheduling and programming. The director will have a staff of Kid’s Club employees and Summer Camp counselors that they will hire, train and supervise.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work closely with the Director of Marketing & Sales to achieve departmental goals.
• Develop programming and curriculum for Kid’s Summer Camp.
• Organize creative activities, games, and arts and crafts for Kid’s Club that nurture development.
• Create an environment that encourages exploration and learning that parents and children trust.
• Act as a member of the line level staff, as needed.
• Responsible for the safety and well-being of the children registered in youth programs.
• Communicate with and provide feedback to parents, supervisors and staff regardin the activities of children.
• Provide input to improve the overall quality of services and care provided in youth programs.
• Perform duties daily including but not limited to: feeding, changing of diapers, dressing and undressing children for skiing and/or outdoor play.
• Monitor sleeping/resting children.
• Ensures all areas of the kid’s club facility are cleaned daily.
• Hire, train and supervise Kid’s Club and Summer Camp staff, ensuring adequate guidance and devotion of resources to accomplish established goals and objectives.

• Monitors & evaluates operation to ensure efficiency and effectiveness in distribution of staff and resources in areas of responsibility.
• Directs the establishment of departmental standards, guidelines and objectives and maintains other administrative processes such as budgeting and staffing to ensure proper planning, efficient operation of departments and successful achievement of resort goals.
• Maintains familiarity and awareness with state and federal environmental & health standards, OSHA regulations, child care laws and state licensing, and ensures compliance. Keeps current on developing legislation that might impact our operation.

• Monitor inventory and order supplies as necessary.
• Participate in annual budgeting process and monitor financial performance on a weekly basis.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Directly supervises a seasonal day care staff of up to seven members and a summer day camp of up to six members. Provide feedback to staff and Director of Marketing & Sales regarding staff performance.