J Kids Counselor

Stroum Jewish Community Center of Greater Seattle; Mercer Island (WA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Stroum Jewish Community Center of Greater Seattle is seeking a J Kids Counselor to create a positive, safe environment for children in Kidstown, Parents Night Out, and School’s Out Camps, including pool activities. You will lead daily activities, supervise programming, check children in/out, and communicate with the J Kids team.

This role requires current CPR/AED, First Aid for all ages, and Bloodborne Pathogen certification, with weekend/evening availability.

Qualifications

• CPR/AED and First Aid certification for adults/infants/children required.
• Bloodborne Pathogen certification required.
• Experience working with children preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assume responsibilities for children under their care to ensure a positive and safe experience.
• Actively participate in and supervise activities during J Kids programming, including the pool.
• Plan and lead daily activities.
• Ensure that the spaces used for J Kids program(s) are cleaned before leaving.
• Support the emotional and social wellbeing of the kids through positive behavior management, supportive interactions and conflict resolution.
• Communicate regularly and appropriately with the rest of the J Kids staff team, both verbally and in writing.
• Ensure children get to where they need to go as directed by the J Kids management or other appropriate management.
• Check children in as they arrive to any J Kids program and check children out with an authorized adult.
• Maintain daily cleanliness of all J Kids spaces
• Act as a positive ambassador of the SJCC both inside and outside of the SJCC
• Follow all emergency procedures at the SJCC.
• Perform work on weekends and evenings as needed to meet applicable deadlines or scheduling needs.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

CPR/AED First Aid

Bloodborne Pathogen Certification

Education

Experience working with children preferred

Job description

Description

J Kids Counselors are responsible for creating/maintaining a positive and safe environment for kids enrolled in J Kids programs including but not limited to Kidstown, Parents Night Out, and School’s Out Camps.

• Assume responsibilities for children under their care to ensure a positive and safe experience.
• Actively participate in and supervise activities during J Kids programming, including the pool.
• Plan and lead daily activities.
• Ensure that the spaces used for J Kids program(s) are cleaned before leaving.
• Support the emotional and social wellbeing of the kids through positive behavior management, supportive interactions and conflict resolution.
• Communicate regularly and appropriately with the rest of the J Kids staff team, both verbally and in writing.
• Ensure children get to where they need to go as directed by the J Kids management or other appropriate management.
• Check children in as they arrive to any J Kids program and check children out with an authorized adult.
• Maintain daily cleanliness of all J Kids spaces
• Act as a positive ambassador of the SJCC both inside and outside of the SJCC
• Follow all emergency procedures at the SJCC.
• Perform work on weekends and evenings as needed to meet applicable deadlines or scheduling needs.
• Other duties as assigned.

Description

J Kids Counselors are responsible for creating/maintaining a positive and safe environment for kids enrolled in J Kids programs including but not limited to Kidstown, Parents Night Out, and School’s Out Camps.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Assume responsibilities for children under their care to ensure a positive and safe experience.
• Actively participate in and supervise activities during J Kids programming, including the pool.
• Plan and lead daily activities.
• Ensure that the spaces used for J Kids program(s) are cleaned before leaving.
• Support the emotional and social wellbeing of the kids through positive behavior management, supportive interactions and conflict resolution.
• Communicate regularly and appropriately with the rest of the J Kids staff team, both verbally and in writing.
• Ensure children get to where they need to go as directed by the J Kids management or other appropriate management.
• Check children in as they arrive to any J Kids program and check children out with an authorized adult.
• Maintain daily cleanliness of all J Kids spaces
• Act as a positive ambassador of the SJCC both inside and outside of the SJCC
• Follow all emergency procedures at the SJCC.
• Perform work on weekends and evenings as needed to meet applicable deadlines or scheduling needs.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Education/Experience

Experience and/or training working with children preferred.

Other Skills

Current CPR/AED and First Aid Certification for adults/infants/children, through an approved certifying body. Current Bloodborne Pathogen Certification required through an approved certifying body.

Physical Demands And Work Environment

The information described below represents the physical activities and surroundings one may encounter when performing the duties of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands

To perform the job, the employee is frequently required to talk, hear, stand, and walk. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, climb, balance, kneel, bend, crouch, crawl, and reach with hands and arms. The incumbent may be required to carry materials (presentation) weighing up to 50 pounds on an occasional basis.

Environmental Conditions

The work is typically performed in a community center environment, both inside and outside, with a moderate to loud noise level. Environmental conditions may include slippery surfaces, crowded areas, or working near moving parts (e.g. exercise equipment). Local travel may be required. Entering the SJCC pool may be required.

SJCC is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Our vision is to be the Puget Sound’s most open and welcoming community-centered Jewish organization. We provide inclusive opportunities for all and celebrate our differences. As an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.