Youth Programs Afterschool Counselor

ACAC - ATLANTIC COAST ATHLETIC CLUBS
Greenville, SC
Category Education
Job Description
Role Overview

Responsible for leading and supervising children during activities such as preparing homework, playing outdoors, reading, practicing sports, or learning arts and crafts. Promotes educationally and developmentally-stimulating programs and activities. Ensures the safety and security of all children at all times.

What You Will Do

Supervise and interact with children, initiate interactions among children, communicate using a style that builds relationships and promotes teamwork, deliver outstanding service to members, guests, and fellow team members.

Why It Might Be a Fit

Must possess excellent conflict resolution and communication skills, have a genuine interest in working with and interacting with children, and be able to work professionally and calmly in an environment with heightened noise and stress.

Requirements

  • Ability to successfully pass State required background checks
  • Must be at least 18 years old
  • Ability to stand, move, walk, and bend for the duration of a shift
  • Must have work availability during after school hours (typically Monday - Friday 1pm - 6pm)
  • Must be able to fully participate in all indoor and outdoor activities
  • Must be able to work professionally and calmly in an environment which may have heightened noise and stress
  • Must have ability and willingness to work varied shifts including days, evenings, weekends, and holidays
  • Ability to supervise and interact with children in a style that promotes educationally and developmentally-stimulating programs and activities
  • Must have a Bachelor's degree (or classes in Childhood education and development may serve in lieu of Bachelor's degree as long as classes satisfy state licensing standards)
  • Prior working experience and knowledge of state licensing standards highly desired
  • Prior experience with youth programming and/or summer camp programs highly desired
  • Must possess excellent conflict resolution and communication skills
  • Must have genuine interest in working with and interacting with children
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