What are the responsibilities and job description for the Youth Programs Afterschool Counselor position at acac Fitness & Wellness Center?
Job Type Part-time 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
Required competencies, education, and experience
Company Expectations
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.
