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National Winter Activity Center Winter4Kids Group Leaders in Vernon Township, New Jersey

Position Purpose: Our First Tracks Group Leaders, guide participants through their winter snowsports experience, being a mentor and role model for groups of 14 school-age participants. Group Leaders facilitate the games and activities and partner with instructors to implement specific plans for each day. Qualifications: Must be able to do one of the 3 disciplines ski, ride or nordic safely & confidently in all snow conditions, on varying moderate types of terrain.Experience working with teams, effectively communicating expectations and facilitating their activities.Must pass background check, complete on snow training and Safesport child safety training. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:Personable, patient, driven, reliable and accountable skier/snowboarder with a love of the outdoors, a passion for coaching and mentoring children.Team player committed to creating a nurturing, productive and fun environment that ensures the safety, success & welfare of all participants and coworkers. Responsibilities: Guide groups of children in a fun & engaging lesson format.Mentor participants on the Core Values, Alpine Responsibility Code, and opportunity for life-long participation. Greet, supervise, lead and mentor children in all aspects of outdoor winter activities, including proper outfitting of clothing and equipment, safe & competent skiing/riding, healthy eating habits, & civic responsibilities. Assist in teaching proper technique appropriate to the participants’ ability level. Promote safety & provide students with guidelines for safe skiing/riding. Work Environment & Physical Demands: Must be able to push, lift or pull up to 50lbsAbility to observe staff behavior, assess its appropriateness, enforce appropriate safety regulations and emergency procedures, and apply appropriate management techniquesVisual and auditory ability to identify and respond to environmental and other hazards related to the activity.Physical ability to respond appropriately to situations requiring first aid. Must be able to assist participants in an emergency (fire, evacuation, illness, or injury) and possess strength and endurance required to maintain constant supervision of campers Some physical requirements of this position include standing, running, some bending, stooping, and stretching. Requires eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity to manipulate equipment and demonstrate sports activities. Requires a normal range of hearing and eyesight to record, prepare, and communicate appropriate camper activities/program.

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