Activity Counselor

Description: Do you know how to have fun? Are you up for a challenge? Do you love kids and community? Come join us at Shalom Austin Kids Connection!

Compensation And Benefits

• We’ll pay you an hourly rate of $15.00-$17.00 per hour, depending on experience and education
• No nights or weekend work
• Free DJCC Membership (pool, gym, etc.)
  
  

Activity Counselors, along with their co-counselors, will be assigned to a group of children, based by grade, Kindergarten through 5th grade for afterschool activities at Kids Connection Afterschool Program. As a group leader and facilitator, the Activity Counselor is responsible for the day-to-day programming of the group. The Activity Counselor should program to meet the needs of all campers in the group; however, the Activity Counselor must be sensitive to the goals and objectives of the program and provide a program to meet all needs. The hours are 2:30pm-6:00pm 5 days a week (with the possibility of a 3-day per week schedule).

Responsibilities Include

• Manage the daily routine and activities for their group. Counselors will be assigned to a particular grade, ranging from Kindergarten to 5th grade
• Accountability for assigned children’s’ needs, health, and safety at all times
• Going to local elementary schools every afternoon to pick-up the children (transportation provided)
• Additional opportunities to drive 15 passenger vans to transport children (strongly preferred)
• Implementing group activities and projects
• Maintaining accurate rosters of children in group
• Daily cleaning measures such as sanitizing surfaces, bathrooms, and other necessary materials and supplies
• Maintain positive attitude and affective communication with the administrative staff, their fellow counselors, and children
• Follow emergency management and safety policies
• Encourage and model respect for personal space, equipment, and facilities
• Other duties as assigned
  
  

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age and have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Possess enthusiasm, patience, a great sense of humor, a strong work ethic, positivity, and the ability to work well on a team.
• Enthusiasm, patience, time management, a great sense of humor, attention to detail, strong work ethic, positivity, and excellent communication! Previous experience working with children is preferred but not required!
• Pass all required criminal history background checks (including an FBI fingerprint check).
• Adhere to our Mission, Core Values, and all HR policies and procedures.