SKI - Counselor, Treehouse

Counselor / TherapistIncludes weekendsSeasonal

Listed compensation

$15/hr

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations and time off.

Posted 8mo ago

Job Description

POSITION: Camp Counselor

FLSA: Non Exempt

REPORTS TO: Director, Treehouse

Summary

Wintergreen's Camp Wintergreen Camp Counselors are responsible for supervising children ages 3- 12 years of age to ensure their visit to Wintergreen is fun, safe, and educational.

Camp Wintergreen is a daily and/or weekly summer recreation-based camp facility that follows guidelines from the Virginia Department of Social Services. All employees are expected to maintain safety standards in a responsible manner.

Qualified candidates will be comfortable working directly with children, supervising and guiding activities, both indoors and out, while also communicating with parents, children, and other staff members.

Job Availability: June 2026-August 2026

Primary Responsibilities

  • Arts and crafts, hiking, swimming, indoor and outdoor games, and other age appropriate activities.
  • Help write and implement a weekly schedule for children in attendance.
  • Help parents and families with the enrollment of children in our program.
  • Maintain an organized ledger of attendance and payments
  • Work with director, supervisor and other counselors on creating an employee schedule that best fits the needs of the camp and children in attendance.
  • Organize and lead a variety of small and large group activities each week.
  • Identify and respond to behavior issues.
  • Ensure that the building is kept clean.
  • Know and understand ALL emergency procedures associated with the camp program.
  • Know, enforce, and follow all safety guidelines associated with the camp and all program areas. This includes but is not limited to being responsible for the children’s’ safety and their whereabouts at all times.
  • Applicants must be available for a flexible schedule to include days, nights, weekends, and holidays.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Must be at least 16 years of age
  • Need to have previous experience working with children
  • Priority is given to those who are First Aid/CPR certified and/or have other child related training; have a valid VA Driver’s License.

Education, Training and Experience Guidelines

High school diploma OR GED.

Physical Demands and Working Environment

  • Must be able to lift 30 lbs. unassisted on an occasional basis
  • Able to stand on feet for extended periods of time

Benefits of Working at Wintergreen

Wintergreen Resort is a place for mountain lovers, adventure seekers and outdoor explorers. A place to chase new experiences, marvel at the unexpected, and build new relationships that will keep you coming back for more. We work to play!

We work in a fun-filled, beautiful resort setting and have a competitive compensation with a comprehensive benefit portfolio for full-time year-round associates: (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Short and Long Term Disability Insurances as well as Paid Time Off and a 401K plan).

Our unique Recreational Benefit Package offers associates free and/or discounted resort activities, services and products.

We have many fantastic opportunities available from our spectacular, sweeping mountain slopes to our beautiful valley and lake. If this position isn’t quite what you are looking for, please visit our career page for even more open positions: Wintergreen Resort: Premier Blue Ridge Mountain Ski, Golf, Tennis, Spa and Family Vacation Resort in Virginia.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills.

This is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this position; employees may be assigned other duties which are not listed below; reasonable accommodations will be made as required.

The job description does not constitute an employment agreement and is subject to change at any time by the employer.

Key Responsibilities

Camp Counselors are responsible for supervising children aged 3-12 to ensure their visit is fun, safe, and educational, which includes organizing and leading various age-appropriate activities like arts, hiking, and swimming. They must also assist with weekly scheduling, parent enrollment communication, maintaining attendance records, and ensuring the cleanliness of the facility.

Requirements

Applicants must be at least 16 years old and possess previous experience working directly with children, along with the ability to lift 30 lbs unassisted occasionally. Priority is given to candidates who are First Aid/CPR certified or have other child-related training and a valid VA Driver’s License.

Key Skills

SupervisionChild CareActivity PlanningSafety EnforcementRecord KeepingBehavior ManagementSchedule Implementation

Recreational Therapy — Counselor Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Virginia is 101.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$31k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $31k in an average-cost state. 61.1% of Virginia clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 50 active Counselor listings this role was benchmarked against, 36% are remote, 44% have no call, 52% require no weekends.

What does the Counselor market look like in Virginia?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.9 / 10 · top 25% in counselingranked against 12,758 Counseling listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$31kCounselor median $79k (middle half $64k–$80k)16 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$31k in purchasing powerVirginia index 101.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
All counselor listings in Virginia418 active12,762 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 36% remote · 44% no call · 52% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedVirginia counselor listings (all specialties): 16% state a sign-on bonus (median $2k) · 12% offer loan repayment418 active listings, Nov 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (12,758 Counseling listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page. Virginia figures use all counselors: too few Virginia Recreational Therapy postings state pay.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates SKI - Counselor, Treehouse at Wintergreen Pacific a 6.9 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Counseling — ranked against 12,758 active Counseling listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include flexible scheduling.

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Benefits & Perks

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401k / retirement match
92% this job
Sign-on bonus
23%
Loan repayment
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CME allowance
15%
PSLF eligible
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Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 6.9
Better work-life than 80% of Counseling listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 12,758 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes weekends
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About Wintergreen Pacific

Hospitality
Roseland, VA
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Recreational Benefit Package
Paid Time Off
401k Plan
Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance