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Carmel Clay Parks and Recreation - Carmel, IN
posted 3 days ago
Part-time - Entry Level
Carmel, IN
Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
About the position
Join our team as a Counselor in the Extended School Enrichment division, where you will be a positive influence for children. Your role will involve creating a fun, safe, and inclusive environment while building relationships with participants to help them develop new skills and make friends. This part-time position starts at $13/hour and includes a $1,000 new hire bonus, with the opportunity to work with children from grades K - 6.
Responsibilities
- Manage participant behavior in a positive, respectful manner
- Maintain reliable attendance to ensure safety and the staff to child ratio
- Facilitate a variety of daily enrichment and academic activities, including arts, sports, science, and homework
- Model and guide participants in character development
- Implement and model respect for all spaces and materials used
- Supervise up to 125+ children, from grades K - 6
- Attend and participate in meetings and trainings
- Enforce rules and regulations with program participants
- Ensure adherence to established safety procedures
- Follow program structure
- Provide CPR/first aid
- Ensure first aid supplies and emergency equipment are in order and accessible
- Maintain a safe and clean work environment
- Perform other related work as required
Requirements
- Must be at least 16 years of age
- Access to reliable transportation
- Must pass a background check that encompasses national, state, and local searches
Nice-to-haves
- Some knowledge of childcare principles and procedures
- Enthusiastic and positive attitude
- Excellent communication skills with parents, teachers, and other childcare workers
- Ability to learn and enforce safety and operating rules
- Ability to maintain attention and high level of motivation and enthusiasm for extended periods of time
- Ability to be patient and understanding when working with children and interacting with parents/guardians
Benefits
- $1,000 New Hire Bonus*
- Part-Time position
- Opportunity to work in a fun and inclusive environment
