Youth Programs Afterschool Counselor

ACAC Greenville; Greenville (SC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

ACAC Greenville is seeking a Youth Program Supervisor to lead and supervise children during after-school activities, homework help, outdoor play, reading, sports, and arts and crafts.

You will work under the Youth Programs Director to ensure safety, adherence to state licensing standards, and exceptional service for members, guests, and teammates during after-school hours.

Qualifications

• Ability to pass state background checks.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred; coursework may substitute.
• Childhood education and development coursework may substitute the degree if meeting licensing standards.
• Experience with state licensing standards is highly desirable.
• Experience with youth programming or summer camps is highly desirable.
• Excellent conflict resolution and communication skills.
• Genuine interest in working with children.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and interact with children in educational and developmentally-stimulating activities.
• Follow state licensing standards for child care.
• Promote teamwork and positive relationships among children.
• Deliver outstanding service to members, guests and teammates with friendliness 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 shifts.
• Communicate program policies and expectations to students/parents for safety and service.
• Supervise with appropriate student-to-counselor ratios and stay within sight and sound of students.
• Assist with group/classroom management.
• Assist with creating and planning daily activities and participate in all planned activities.
• Ensure assigned classroom/area is cleared and cleaned per licensing standards.
• Maintain cleanliness throughout the facility while providing outstanding customer service.

Skills

Conflict resolution

Communication skills

Teamwork

Customer service

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Childhood education coursework

State licensing standards knowledge

Job description

Description

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

Requirements

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.