Youth Programs Afterschool Counselor

FLSA Classification: Nonexempt

Reports to: Youth Programs Director

Job Description

Summary/objective

Responsible for leading and supervising children during activities such as preparing homework, playing outdoors, reading, practicing sports, or learning arts and crafts.

Essential functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

• Supervise and interact with children in a style that promotes educationally and developmentally-stimulating programs and activities
• Follow state licensing standards for child care 
• Initiate interactions among children and communicate using a style that builds relationships and promotes teamwork 
• Deliver outstanding service to our members, guests and fellow team members with friendliness, direct eye contact, and a pleasant demeanor
• Promote the safety and security of all children at all times
• Ensure group rotations happen smoothly and effectively
• Maintain a notable visual presence during your shifts
• Communicate program policies and expectations to students and/or parents to ensure a high level of safety and service at all times
• Supervise children by maintaining appropriate student-to-counselor ratios and always being within sight and sound of students
• Assist with group/classroom management
• Assist with creating and planning daily activities and actively participate in all planned activities
• Ensure assigned classroom or area is properly cleared and cleaned up at the end of the program per state licensing standards
• Maintain the highest standard of cleanliness throughout the facility while providing outstanding customer service to all children and parents

Physical demands

• Must be able 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
• Must be at least 18 years old

Required competencies, education, and experience

• Ability to successfully pass State required background checks
• Bachelor's degree preferred
• 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  

Company Expectations

• Read, sign, and abide by the policies included in the Team Member Handbook
• Park in team member-designated areas
• Club cleanliness is an all-team responsibility; assist whenever necessary in any area of the club to keep the club neat and clean
• Assist with Service Days
• Assist with acac programs, special events, or activities outside your department 
• Promptly return messages
• Exhibit a positive attitude at all times
• Deliver five-star service to members and guests with friendliness, direct eye contact, and a pleasant demeanor at all times

Affirmative Action/EEO statement

acac 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. 

Other duties

Please 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.