Youth Camp & After-School Counselor

St. Andrew's Parks and Playground; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 23,419 - 26,174; Part time

Job summary

St. Andrew's Parish Parks & Play-ground Commission is seeking energetic, dependable individuals to join our After School and Day Camp team. If you're enthusiastic, creative, and passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of youth, we'd love to hear from you! Position includes After School Program hours (Mon-Fri, 2:00 p.m.

– 6:00 p.m.) and Day Camp hours (7:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. during school breaks).

Qualifications

• Must be at least 15 years old.
• CPR/First Aid/AED certification required.
• Darkness2Light - Stewards of Children certification required.
• Experience working with children preferred.
• Dependable, enthusiastic, and able to work well as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Lead age-appropriate games, crafts, sports, and other recreational activities.
• Supervise children ages 5-12 in a safe and positive environment.
• Assist with homework time and encourage positive behavior.
• Build positive relationships with children, families, and coworkers.
• Maintain clean, organized program areas.
• Help create an engaging, welcoming environment where every child can thrive.

Skills

CPR/First Aid/AED

Darkness2Light

Experience with children

Teamwork

Dependable

Enthusiastic

Job description

After School Counselor / Day Camp Counselor (Seasonal)

St. Andrew's Parish Parks & Playground Commission is seeking energetic, dependable individuals who enjoy working with children to join our After School and Day Camp team. If you're enthusiastic, creative, and passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of youth, we'd love to hear from you!

Schedule

• After School Program: Monday-Friday, 2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
• Day Camp: 7:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. during school breaks (teacher workdays, Fall, Winter, and Spring Breaks)
• Hours vary based on program needs.

Pay

• Starting at $17.00 - $18.50 per hour, depending on experience and ability to drive agency vehicles.

What You'll Do

• Lead fun, age-appropriate games, crafts, sports, and other recreational activities.
• Supervise children ages 5-12 in a safe and positive environment.
• Assist with homework time and encourage positive behavior.
• Build positive relationships with children, families, and coworkers.
• Maintain clean, organized program areas.
• Help create an engaging, welcoming environment where every child can thrive.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 15 years old.
• Experience working with children is preferred.
• CPR/First Aid/AED certification required (or ability to obtain).
• Darkness2Light - Stewards of Children certification required (Can provide in-house).
• Must be dependable, enthusiastic, and able to work well as part of a team.
• Applicants who meet age and licensing requirements may have opportunities to drive agency vehicles.

St. Andrew's Parish Parks and Playground Commission is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Employment with St. Andrew's Parish Parks and Playground Commission is contingent upon the successful completion of required pre-employment screenings, which may include background checks, employment eligibility verification, and post-offer drug screening. These requirements apply in accordance with Commission policy and applicable law. Failure to meet required screening standards may result in withdrawal of an employment offer. St. Andrew's Parish Parks and Playground Commission is an at-will employer.

There is an exciting seasonal opportunity to make a difference while having fun. Apply today and join our team!