Role OverviewThe Youth Counselor is responsible for leading, developing, and building relationships with youth participants in the program. They will supervise and build relationships with a group of elementary and/or middle school students, implement program activities, and create a fun, safe, and challenging atmosphere.
What You Will Do
The Youth Counselor will supervise and build relationships with a group of elementary and/or middle school students, implement program activities, create an atmosphere that is fun, safe, friendly, and challenging, and mentor and model responsible behavior.
Why It Might Be a Fit
The ideal candidate will have experience working with children or teens, preferably in outdoor education, planning and organizing activities, crafts, songs/music, skits, sports, recreational games, etc. They will also be able to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.
Requirements
- Must be at least 16 years of age
- Previous experience working with children or teens preferred but not required
- Experience preferred in one or more of the following areas: outdoor education, planning and organizing activities, crafts, songs/music, skits, sports, recreational games, etc.
- Specific certifications and/or training may be required
- Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community
- Multi-lingual desired but not required
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