Child Care Manager
General Purpose:
We are seeking a child care professional to ensure the safe and effective programming, maintain licensing, and supervise all aspects of the Child Care Center at Purgatory Resort. A successful employee will be able to communicate effectively with children, parents, and employees to guide staff and support relationships with families.
This is a seasonal position from 11/1/26 to 4/15/26. Dates are subject to change based on the availability of the applicant and needs of the business. This role comes with a free season pass for you and your dependents. For a full list of benefits visit https://www.purgatory.ski/employee-benefits/
Hiring for our seasonal positions occurs on a rolling basis. This position will remain open until filled.
Essential Duties/Responsibilities:
- Oversee all child care reservations
- Manage Child Care Licensing procedures as mandated by the state of Colorado
- Register with Colorado Shines Professional Development Information System
- Complete quarterly budget for the department
- Order and inventory all snacks and supplies bi-weekly
- Interview, hire, schedule, and conduct reviews of employees
- Create and conduct trainings with staff that are in compliance with state regulations
- Assign daily work and tasks as needed
- Organize and lead indoor and outdoor activities
- Maintain cleanliness of the child care rooms
- Collaborate with the 4-6 year old Ski School supervisors to best care for the children in our programs
- Implement and manage a summer camp offering
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Proficient with managing labor and expense budgets
- Proficient in Google Workspace
- Ability to learn POS system with ease
- Self motivator
- Proficient in effective management of people and tasks
Education and Experience:
- Group child care experience, background in guest services and teaching
- Day or overnight camp leadership experience
- 1820 hours overnight camp leadership experience preferred
- Customer service experience preferred
Working Environment/Physical Activities:
90% of the workday is spent indoors in a child care setting. 10% of the time is spent outdoors (when snow-play is available) in cold and snow (hard shell jackets will be issued to each child care employee). Physical activities include:
- Frequent lifting/carrying children and belongings
- Occasional pushing/pulling objects up to 25 pounds
- Frequently stooping, kneeling, reaching, crouching, and crawling
- Holiday, evening and early morning work hours are required to meet the needs of this position.