Head Counselor

CCPR•Carmel, IN

18d•Onsite

About The Position

Looking for an enthusiastic leader to help our team create a fun, safe, and inclusive environment for participants enrolled in school-year and summer programs. Build relationships with participants as you help them develop new skills and make friends.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age
Must have access to reliable transportation
Must have a high school diploma or GED
Must be able to commit to 1:45-6:15pm shift, Monday thru Friday (school year)
Must be able to commit to an 8 hour shift, Monday thru Friday (summer)
Must pass a background check that encompasses national, state and local searches

Nice To Haves

Enthusiastic and positive attitude
Excellent communication skills with parents, teachers, and other childcare workers
Ability to learn and enforce the 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
Some knowledge of childcare principles and procedures
At least one year of youth work experience preferred

Responsibilities

Lead site-specific part-time staff
Manage participant behavior in a positive, respectful manner
Plan, create, organize, and facilitate a variety of daily enrichment and academic activities
Implement and model respect for all spaces and materials used
With team, supervise up to 125+ children, from ages 5-15
Attend and participate in meetings and trainings
Enforce applicable 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 reliable attendance to maintain safety and the staff to child ratio
Consistently model and guide participants in character development
Communicate with parents/guardians or visitors; provide assistance and initiate problem resolution
Assist with discipline cases involving program participants
Inform the public about programs and department policies and procedures in a polite and effective manner
Responsible for input of participant data
Maintain a safe and clean work environment
Perform other related work as required