Winter Kids Counselor

*SEASONAL POSITION ONLY: December 15th through January 6th

MAJOR JOB DUTIES:
Children's counselors are the staff who handle the program for children from 3 through 12 years old, plus any teens in the program, ages 13-16. These staff members must be energetic, creative, have contagious enthusiasm, and love children. It is paramount that counselors exercise good common sense so that all activities will be conducted safely. The job of the counselor is to make a stay at the Ranch one of the most exciting, fun-filled experiences that a child could ever have.

1. Make sure children have a safe, fun and memorable Ranch experience.
2. Make sure children are warm, dry and hydrated during all outside activities and be sure they have adequate sun protection.
3. Provide assistance to children for all outdoor and indoor  activities.
4. Assist waitstaff at children's meals. This includes helping kids with cutting their food, carrying plates, pouring beverages, ensuring children’s dietary and allergy needs are being met, and making sure kids are eating their food.
5. Lead games and organize children's activities for the day.
6. Supervise children at all times when they are in your care, especially in or around the pool/hot tubs and horses.
7. Maintain order while children are in the program. Establish boundaries for what is acceptable behavior.
8. Communicate regularly with parents.
9. Lead nighttime events like Karaoke, Bingo and Trivia.
10. Lead pony rides on foot.
11. Lead horse and donkey grooming sessions with the kids.
12. Assist Ranch Hands on the tubing hill
13. Ride down the tubing hill with children.
14. Assist children with getting ice skates fitted and laced up before joining the kids on the pond.

DAILY SCHEDULE:
Morning Shift: 8:30am to 12:00pm
Afternoon Shift: 1:30pm to 4:00pm
Dinner and night: 5:45pm to 8:45pm
Counselors do not work on Christmas Day (12/25) or New Years Day (1/1).
Counselors should expect to work 5-6 days per week during holiday periods.
Requirements
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
· Must have current First Aid and CPR Certification.
· Experience working with children.
· Must be comfortable working around horses/live animals
· Strong interpersonal skills

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
· Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
· Must be able to endure extreme weather conditions: heat, cold, rain.