Childcare Counselor - Summer 2026 at Yellowstone Club – Big Sky, Montana

Yellowstone Club is paradise in Montana. A private residential community in Big Sky, Montana, Yellowstone Club offers its Members the world’s only private ski and golf community. With fabulous skiing and snowboarding and the most gorgeous spring and summer weather to enjoy the 18-hole golf course, rivers, hiking, biking, and more, our Members love being a part of this exceptional community. Our employees make the Yellowstone Club experience come alive. If you would love being a part of the Montana charm and providing the highest level of guest service, ensuring no detail is too small to overlook, and being a part of creating experiences, then Yellowstone Club is looking for you.

Yellowstone Club’s Outdoor Pursuits Kids (OPK) department is currently seeking candidates for a Childcare Counselor for the upcoming Summer season! Our Summer employment months are June - September.

This position is responsible for overseeing and caring for children in the OP Kids Program. Aspects of this job require counselors to organize and facilitate activities for children such as hiking, outdoor games, and arts and crafts. It is important for OP Kids Counselors to have strong enthusiasm for nature and can share with children all that the great outdoors has to offer. It is necessary for counselors to show leadership through the development and implementation of activities during their scheduled shifts. OP Kids Counselors need to be comfortable working with kids of all ages, 1 year and up.

The purpose of the Childcare Counselor is to provide care and instruction to young members of all ages (primarily 12 months to 5 years).

Responsibilities Include:

• Interact with children, staff, parents, and Members in a professional and caring manner.
• Develop and implement lesson and activity plans for kids in the program.
• Promote the Yellowstone Club’s childcare activities.
• Perform appropriate care for children in the facility.
• Assist families in filling out appropriate departmental forms.
• Field activity questions about the department appropriately.
• Work closely with Outdoor Pursuits Managers/Supervisors and other departments on providing effective communication, planning, and organization to ensure all activity needs are met.
• Perform opening and closing duties as necessary.
• Responsible for overseeing and maintaining the pond area, as well as, assisting members and guests with various recreation equipment such as kayaks, canoes, and paddleboards.
• Must be able to work flexible work hours/schedule including evenings, weekends and holidays. Long hours may be required due to business demands.
• Aid in the season set-up and tear-down of the department area.
• Assist as a Recreational Facility Attendant in 20 Below.
• Participate and assist with Yellowstone Club events even if the event does not directly relate to the OP Kids Program.

Pay:

• This role typically pays $21.00 per hour plus gratuity.

Position Requirements:

• High school diploma, GED or vocational training
• 1+ years’ experience in childcare for children ages 12 months and above
• 2 years’ experience of customer service
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred

The position offered is a seasonal position located in Big Sky, Montana.

Yellowstone Club offers great benefits including:

• Free transportation to and from Bozeman
• Complimentary shift meals
• Health Benefits for all Seasonal Employees
• 401k eligibility and bi-weekly match
• Access to onsite fitness center 24/7
• Discounted Employee Housing in Big Sky or Gallatin Gateway
• Discounts to over 1000 retailers through ADP LifeMart and Expert Voice
• End of season employee appreciation day and retail sale
• Access to Employee Store in Bozeman
• Participate in Hike, Mountain Bike, and Disc Golf Employee Days

For more information about the Club, visit www.yellowstoneclub.com.

To apply, please visit www.yellowstoneclub.com and click on "YC Careers" at the bottom of the homepage.

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