Senior CARE Counselor & Program Lead

Town of Holly Springs; Holly Springs (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The Town of Holly Springs is seeking a Lead CARE Counselor to oversee Before/After School and Track Out CARE programs. You will provide leadership to CARE Counselors, supervise children, and help run daily program operations with a focus on safety and positive participation.

You will lead age-appropriate activities, monitor attendance, and coordinate transportation as needed while maintaining professional communication with families and school staff.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 20 years old with a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid North Carolina driver's license with a clean driving record.
• Ability and willingness to drive a 15-passenger van or other program vehicle.
• Previous experience working with school-age children; at least one year preferred.
• Strong communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
• Dependable, responsible, flexible, and able to work effectively as part of a team.
• Ability to actively participate in games, sports, outdoor activities, and other recreational programs.
• First Aid/CPR certified within 3 months of employment

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership to CARE Counselors during daily program operations.
• Actively supervise and engage with children during activities, games, outdoor play, field trips, and transitions.
• Lead age-appropriate recreational, educational, and enrichment activities.
• Maintain accurate attendance, head counts, and participant accountability.
• Promote positive behavior and support the social and emotional development of participants.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized program environment.
• Communicate professionally with participants, families, staff, and school personnel.
• Drive program vehicles and assist with participant transportation as assigned.
• Report participant, staff, behavioral, and safety concerns to the CARE Coordinator or Recreation Program Specialist.
• Follow all CARE and Town policies, procedures, and safety expectations.
• Attend required meetings and trainings.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

First Aid/CPR

Driver's license

Lifting up to 40 lbs

Reliability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

The Town of Holly Springs is seeking a Lead CARE Counselor to oversee Before/After School and Track Out CARE programs. You will provide leadership to CARE Counselors, supervise children, and help run daily program operations with a focus on safety and positive participation.

You will lead age-appropriate activities, monitor attendance, and coordinate transportation as needed while maintaining professional communication with families and school staff.