Afterschool Counselor

BREC Recreation And Park Commission for the Parish of East Baton Rouge•Multiple locations, LA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Counselor works at BREC recreation sites, assisting in the organization and operation of daily program activities. This includes supervising sports and recreational activities both on and off-site, and actively participating with a group of youth. The role also involves assisting with related inventories and paperwork, while adhering to operating and safety rules and regulations.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent and an Associate degree.
1 year experience working with youth.
Ability to supervise and actively participate with 10 - 15 active children in recreational setting for up to three hours a day.
Ability to work with youth, staff, parents, and general public.
Leadership skills, including the ability to inspire confidence and enthusiasm to associates, participants, and parents.
Ability to make mature decisions affecting the safety and well-being of children.
Skilled in varied sports/recreation activities such as bowling, skating, field games, etc. and arts & crafts
Ability to adapt activities for children with disabilities so that inclusion (interaction with children with and without disabilities can participate together) can occur.

Nice To Haves

Recreation, Physical Education, Therapeutic Recreation, Elementary Education or related discipline desired.
Specialty programs require related educational/skill background such as: Zoo/Biology/Zoology/Wildlife Management/Pre-Vet Horse Activity Center - considerable horseback riding experience Magnolia Mound - History/Archeology Sunshine Club - Adaptive and Therapeutic Recreation Art Sports Theater Outdoor Adventure

Responsibilities

Assisting with organization, promotion, leading and teaching of one or more activity classes of the program, including: nature study, arts and crafts, sports, games, music, special features, or events.
Physically participating in all activities with youth.
Acting as an advisor, counselor, manager of group of participants.
Communicating, enforcing, and adhering to rules and regulations for operation, safety and welfare of participants.
Reporting to the supervisor on activities, participants, plans, programs, problems and needs: recommending action, carrying out policies and objectives of programs.
Oversees special events by securing volunteers, assigning staff, and coordinating set-up/take-down.
Gives presentations on and off site at various venues and large public outreach events.
Oversees grounds, trail, and meadow maintenance activities.
Directs staff in animal care & handling, and maintenance of live animal exhibits.
Pursues collaborations with other BREC facilities/departments as well as other local wildlife/education agencies.
Produces monthly reports summarizing visitation, revenue and program participation.