Youth Programs Afterschool Counselor - Part-time

pDescription/ppstrongFLSA Classification/strong: Nonexempt/ppstrongReports to/strong: Youth Programs Director/ppstrongJob Description/strong/ppstrongSummary/objective/strong/ppResponsible for leading and supervising children during activities such as preparing homework, playing outdoors, reading, practicing sports, or learning arts and crafts./ppstrongEssential functions/strong/ppemReasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions./em/pulliSupervise and interact with children in a style that promotes educationally and developmentally-stimulating programs and activities/liliFollow state licensing standards for child carenbsp;/liliInitiate interactions among children and communicate using a style that builds relationships and promotes teamworknbsp;/liliDeliver outstanding service to our members, guests and fellow team members with friendliness, direct eye contact, and a pleasant demeanor/liliPromote the safety and security of all children at all times/liliEnsure group rotations happen smoothly and effectively/liliMaintain a notable visual presence during your shifts/liliCommunicate program policies and expectations to students and/or parents to ensure a high level of safety and service at all times/liliSupervise children by maintaining appropriate student-to-counselor ratios and always being within sight and sound of students/liliAssist with group/classroom management/liliAssist with creating and planning daily activities and actively participate in all planned activities/liliEnsure assigned classroom or area is properly cleared and cleaned up at the end of the program per state licensing standards/liliMaintain the highest standard of cleanliness throughout the facility while providing outstanding customer service to all children and parents/li/ulpRequirements/ppstrongPhysical demands/strong/pulliMust be able to stand, move, walk, and bend for the duration of a shift/liliMust have work availability during after school hours (typically Monday - Friday 1pm - 6pm)/liliMust be able to fully participate in all indoor and outdoor activities/liliMust be able to work professionally and calmly in an environment which may have heightened noise and stress/liliMust have ability and willingness to work varied shifts including days, evenings, weekends, and holidays/liliMust be at least 18 years old/li/ulpstrongRequired competencies, education, and experience/strong/pulliAbility to successfully pass State required background checks/liliBachelor's degree preferred/liliClasses in Childhood education and development may serve in lieu of Bachelor's degree as long as classes satisfy state licensing standards/liliPrior working experience and knowledge of state licensing standards highly desired/liliPrior experience with youth programming and/or summer camp programs highly desired/liliMust possess excellent conflict resolution and communication skills/liliMust have genuine interest in working with and interacting with childrennbsp;nbsp;/li/ulpstrongCompany Expectations/strong/pulliRead, sign, and abide by the policies included in the Team Member Handbook/liliPark in team member-designated areas/liliClub cleanliness is an all-team responsibility; assist whenever necessary in any area of the club to keep the club neat and clean/liliAssist with Service Days/liliAssist with strongacac/strong programs, special events, or activities outside your departmentnbsp;/liliPromptly return messages/liliExhibit a positive attitude at all times/liliDeliver five-star service to members and guests with friendliness, direct eye contact, and a pleasant demeanor at all times/li/ulpstrongAffirmative Action/EEO statement/strong/ppstrongacac/strong is an equal opportunity employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.nbsp;/ppstrongOther duties/strong/ppPlease note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the team member for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice./p