Afterschool Counselor - Anne Springs Close Greenway

Leroy Springs & Company INC • Fort Mill, SC

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About The Position

Under supervision, the Afterschool Counselor engages children in outdoor recreation activities and provides quality care and enrichment. The role supports children’s social skills, activity levels, appreciation of nature, and learning in a fun and safe environment.

The position assists with academic, recreational, and enrichment activities; actively facilitates program activities; promotes a healthy and safe setting through best practices and proactive problem solving; communicates effectively with staff; helps keep areas clean and organized; and consistently follows the youth program behavior policy. Other duties may be assigned.

The counselor should be able to multitask, participate enthusiastically in program activities, serve as a role model, interact with a range of age groups, and communicate and work effectively with a wide variety of people and circumstances. The position has no supervisory responsibilities. Physical requirements include remaining on one’s feet for extended periods and occasionally exerting up to 25 pounds of force to move objects.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED preferred, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Negative PPD (TB skin test).
• Current CPR, First Aid, and AED certifications, and Child Abuse prevention training; training will be provided.
• Ability to multitask and participate enthusiastically in program activities.
• Ability to serve as a role model to students.
• Ability to interact with a range of age groups.
• Above-average interpersonal skills, strong written and oral communication skills, and ability to work with a wide variety of people and circumstances.
• Ability to remain on feet for extended periods and occasionally exert up to 25 pounds of force to move objects.

Responsibilities

• Assist with supervision of academic, recreational, and enrichment activities.
• Actively facilitate program activities and engage in outdoor activities with children.
• Create a healthy and safe environment using best practices and proactive problem solving.
• Maintain effective communication and positive working relationships with staff.
• Help maintain clean and organized areas.
• Consistently follow the youth program behavior policy.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED