Youth Activities Counselor

Summary:

The Youth Activities Counselor is responsible for all duties related to providing child-watch services in our state-of-the-art child-watch facility, also known as “The Treehouse”. Prepares, leads, and supervises play and activities that provide appropriate social interactions while complying with all health and safety procedures.

Hours:

• Schedule is based on weekly child-watch shifts in the Treehouse.
• Must be available 10-15 hours a week.
• Availability requirements include – One Friday or Saturday, per week, and One Wednesday and Sunday per month (depending on Event Schedule).
• Typical shifts – 8:30am-2:30pm and 4:00pm-9:00pm Tuesday-Saturday, and 10:00am-3:00pm or 3:00pm-8:00pm on Sundays.

Essential Functions:

• Ensures knowledge of club policies and procedures as it refers to the Youth department.
• Ensures knowledge of all safety and first aid protocol procedures, and proactive in preventing accidents.
• Assists in planning age-appropriate activities for children and families.
• Greets children and parents by name, in a professional and friendly manner.
• Communicates with parents at drop-off and pick-up regarding needs and preferences specific to their children.
• Interacts with children in a friendly manner by playing games, teaching skills, etc.
• Handles and properly cares for all event and child-watch center materials, with proper storage after use.
• Leads and supervises play and activities during child-watch center shifts.
• Assists with diaper changes, bathroom monitoring, meals, and snacks.
• Recommends new ideas for toys, programs, supplies and promotions.
• Completes opening and closing duties to ensure a clean and safe work area in the child-watch center.
• Resolves disputes between children when necessary.
• Disciplines using verbal redirection, physical removal, and time out as appropriate.
• Communicates with and informs immediate supervisors of any unforeseen circumstances and reacts appropriately.
• Assists with lunch/dinner service as it relates to youth activities.
• Maintains a safe and clean environment.
• Exhibits proper phone etiquette.
• Attend all department staff meetings and trainings.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid First Aid and Infant/Child CPR Certifications.
• Six months experience working with groups of children ages 6-months – 12 years.
• Ability to communicate effectively, fluent in English.
• Ability to work outside during all seasons.
• Ability to provide basic hygiene services for young children. 
• Ability to provide a supportive and caring environment, while supervising children.
• Must have a positive, upbeat, friendly attitude and enjoy providing five-star customer service.
• Must be a team player who can develop strong and positive working relationships with all staff.

Benefits:

Team Members at Charlotte Country Club are a friendly group of professionals! We enjoy a beautiful working environment, free meals, employee outings & events. We offer an assortment of benefits & perks such as Legal Insurance, Identity Theft, and 401(k) match with contributions from the Club. We have a positive work environment with a dedicated, hardworking, and fun-spirited team.

Pre-Employment:

All candidates will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment background check and drug screen.