Child Care Manager

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

Qualifications

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.