Youth Programs Counselor (P.A.R.K. After School Program and/or Valley Park Summer Day Camp)

This is a part-time position in the Community Resources Department, working with the P.A.R.K. After School Program and/or Valley Park Summer Day Camp. Please note that the Valley Park Summer Day Camp is only from June to August.Duties of P.A.R.K After School Program may include but are not limited to the following:

• Walk to View and Valley Schools to pick up all children from school; provide supervised walking transportation to Community Center or South Park
• Assist children with homework
• Ensure all children are signed out by an adult
• Develop program calendar and update as necessary
• Maintain safety of the program and all children during all activities
• Complete accident and incident reports, as necessary
• Provide snack time for children
• Attend all necessary trainings, workshops, and meetings
• Maintain cleanliness of P.A.R.K. program facilities
• Responsible for direct supervision and safety of participants
• Provide arts and crafts, physically active games, and creative activities for participants ranging from 6-12 years old
• Communicate effectively with peers and supervisory staff
• Be attentive to participant and parent concerns or problems

Duties of Valley Park Summer Day Camp may include but are not limited to the following: 

• Assist with daily participant check-in and check-out
• Be comfortable walking, running, playing in an outdoor setting for up to eight (8) hours a day
• Have an appreciation for the outdoors
• Be comfortable swimming in the ocean
• Responsible for direct supervision and safety of participants
• Provide arts and crafts, physically active games, and creative activities for participants ranging from 6-12 years old
• Communicate effectively with peers and supervisory staff
• Develop and assist with recreational activities
• Respond to emergency situations and complete appropriate Accident or Incident Forms
• Be attentive to participant and parent concerns or problems
• Attend all counselor meetings
• Attend mandatory one-week counselor training
• Supervise and guide campers while off-site on weekly excursions
• Interact with parents and maintain the safety of the program

Ability to:

• Complete work with limited supervision
• Provide exceptional customer service and respond to public inquiries and complaints in an effective and tactful manner
• Manage time and prioritize workload
• Work well under pressure
• Work in a busy environment with constant disruptions and distractions
• Work cooperatively in a team environment
• Remain self-motivated
• Solve problems while making sound judgment

Applicants must be at least 18 years of age or older. High school graduation is required. Must be able to read, write, and speak the English language, and must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License.

Physical Demands:
Work requires frequent lifting up to 40 pounds, carrying, standing for long periods of time, bending, and reaching. The ability to work outdoors in both heat and cold is also required. The City of Hermosa Beach places a high priority on the health and safety of our City’s workforce and our community. Consistent with that commitment, in light of the substantial and growing body of evidence that vaccinations remain the most effective protection against the spread the COVID-19, we require that all City staff members, Commissioners/Board Members, contractors, and volunteers of our City be fully vaccinated. All City staff members must be fully vaccinated by November 12, 2021, as a condition of employment. Exceptions are available only for those who need an accommodation under a medical/disability or religious exemption.
 
The City of Hermosa Beach is committed to building a diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment. We provide an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all City staff members and applicants without regard to status as protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Salary : $17 - $19