Child Care Manager

Job Details: Job Location: Purgatory Resort - DURANGO, CO, Position Type: Seasonal, Salary Range: $57784.00 - $60000.00Salary,

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.