Lead Youth Programs Counselor
About The Position
This is a part-time position in the Parks & Recreation Department, working with the Valley Park Summer Day Camp and P.A.R.K. After School Program. The role involves providing supervised transportation, overseeing daily participant check-in/check-out, organizing and implementing activities for children aged 6-12, and ensuring participant safety. The Lead Youth Programs Counselor will also serve as a point of contact for parents and guardians, providing feedback on their child's progress and program activities. Responsibilities include responding to emergencies, maintaining program safety, and attending/co-leading counselor meetings and trainings.
Requirements
- Educational achievement equivalent to graduation from high school
- Previous experience working with children and youth
- Supervisory experience including effective training practices for new employees
- Must be at least 18 years of age or older
- Must be able to read, write, and speak the English language
- Possession of a valid Class C California Driver's License with a safe driving record is required
Nice To Haves
- Ability to complete work with limited supervision
- Ability to provide direction to other staff
- Ability to interpret and explain pertinent program policies and procedures
- Ability to manage time and prioritize workload
- Ability to provide exceptional customer service and respond to public inquiries and complaints in an effective and tactful manner
- Ability to work cooperatively in a team environment
- Ability to work well under pressure
- Ability to work in a busy environment with constant disruptions and distractions
- Ability to solve problems while making sound judgement
Responsibilities
- Provide supervised transportation of children to program sites within the city and off-site excursions
- Set-up, oversee, and assist as needed with daily participant check-in and check-out
- Assist with organizing and implementing homework time, arts and crafts, physically active games, and other creative activities for participants ranging from 6-12 years old
- Arrange and provide appropriate snacks or meals when applicable
- Responsible for direct supervision and safety of participants
- Communicate effectively with peers and supervisory staff
- Serve as the direct point of contact to the Youth Programs Counselors, participants and parents when the Recreation Coordinator is off-site and involve the Youth Programs Coordinator as needed
- Provide parents/guardians with daily verbal or written feedback on their child and program activities
- Be attentive to participant and parent concerns
- Maintain the safety of programs; respond to emergency situations and complete appropriate forms
- Attend and co-lead all counselor meetings and trainings
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
