Bolton Ski and Ride Youth Program Assistant Director

General Purpose

The assistant director provides leadership in administration and facilitation for the Bolton Afterschool Ski and Ride program alongside the Program Director. The assistant director will act as the supervisory staff on-site, on buses, and in transitions for all instances in which the program director cannot be present and as a support staff at all other times. Position will work five to seven hours per week select Thursday evenings, January- March 2026.

Union Affiliation:

Non-Union

Pay Grade:

$19.15 - $22.00 Hourly

Remote Tier 1:

Zero (0) days remote/month

Essential Job Functions

- Follow all departmental and rules and regulations.

- Provide outstanding customer service to participants, volunteers, and relevant stakeholders such as families, mountain staff, and community members.

- Role model and exemplify outdoor education best practices and BPRW core values across locations and audiences.

- Alongside Program Director, provide facilitation of program procedures on-sites and in transitions.

- Assist Program Director in organizing program and associated rosters, registration, waivers, and contracts. Assist Program Director in coordinating staff and volunteer roles, placement, and tasks.

- Assist Program Director in supervising participants, volunteers and staff.

- Recognize potential or present safety hazards and report deficiencies to Program Director.

- Ride the bus to and from Bolton Valley Ski Resort with participants to provide supervision during transportation and at the mountain/clubhouse.

- Be on site before and after the program for set up and take down. Attend staff meetings and staff trainings as required.

- Report all accidents/incidents occurring within jurisdiction to supervisor. Administer proper First Aid as required.

- Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications/Basic Job Requirements

- 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 training and professional development.

- Previous experience working with children in a group or individualized situation preferred.

- High school Diploma or equivalent required.

- College course work in education, childhood development, family studies, or recreation preferred. Ability to supervise and organize groups of children for activity programs.

- Ability to deal effectively with discipline problems, co-workers and supervisors. Ability to work independently under general supervision.

- Knowledge of safety principles and practices as they apply to group activities. Knowledge of a variety of recreation - leisure activities and group games.

- A cooperative attitude and a team player.

- First-Aid / CPR training required. Certification courses available after hire. Enthusiasm, patience, a desire to work with children and creativity.

Additional Information

Promoting a culture that reveres diversity and equity

The City of Burlington is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we are strongly committed to creating a dynamic and equitable work-force that mirrors the population and world that we serve. We do not discriminate on the basis of political or religious affiliation, race, color, national origin, place of birth, ancestry, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, crime victim status, veteran status, disability, HIV positive status, or genetic information in employment or the provision of services.

In addition to being an equal opportunity employer we actively encourage applicants who can contribute to our growing diversity to apply.

Applications for our employment opportunities are

only accepted online

through our Government Jobs website.

For accessibility information or alternative formats, please contact Human Resources Department at 802-540-2505 or careers@burlingtonvt.gov .