Youth Programs Afterschool Counselor

Acac • Crozet, VA

23h • Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for leading and supervising children during activities such as preparing homework, playing outdoors, reading, practicing sports, or learning arts and crafts. This role involves delivering outstanding service to members, guests, and fellow team members with friendliness, direct eye contact, and a pleasant demeanor. The counselor must promote the safety and security of all children at all times, ensure smooth group rotations, and communicate program policies and expectations to students and/or parents. Maintaining appropriate student-to-counselor ratios and always being within sight and sound of students is crucial. The position also includes assisting with group/classroom management, creating and planning daily activities, and actively participating in them. Ensuring the assigned classroom or area is properly cleared and cleaned up at the end of the program per state licensing standards is also a key responsibility, along with maintaining the highest standard of cleanliness throughout the facility.

Requirements

• Must be able to stand, move, walk, and bend for the duration of a shift
• Must have work availability during after school hours (typically Monday - Friday 1pm - 6pm)
• Must be able to fully participate in all indoor and outdoor activities
• Must be able to work professionally and calmly in an environment which may have heightened noise and stress
• Must have ability and willingness to work varied shifts including days, evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Must be at least 18 years old
• Ability to successfully pass State required background checks
• Must possess excellent conflict resolution and communication skills
• Must have genuine interest in working with and interacting with children

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree preferred
• Classes in Childhood education and development may serve in lieu of Bachelor's degree as long as classes satisfy state licensing standards
• Prior working experience and knowledge of state licensing standards highly desired
• Prior experience with youth programming and/or summer camp programs highly desired

Responsibilities

• Supervise and interact with children in a style that promotes educationally and developmentally-stimulating programs and activities
• Follow state licensing standards for child care
• Initiate interactions among children and communicate using a style that builds relationships and promotes teamwork
• Deliver outstanding service to our members, guests and fellow team members with friendliness, direct eye contact, and a pleasant demeanor
• Promote the safety and security of all children at all times
• Ensure group rotations happen smoothly and effectively
• Maintain a notable visual presence during your shifts
• Communicate program policies and expectations to students and/or parents to ensure a high level of safety and service at all times
• Supervise children by maintaining appropriate student-to-counselor ratios and always being within sight and sound of students
• Assist with group/classroom management
• Assist with creating and planning daily activities and actively participate in all planned activities
• Ensure assigned classroom or area is properly cleared and cleaned up at the end of the program per state licensing standards
• Maintain the highest standard of cleanliness throughout the facility while providing outstanding customer service to all children and parents
• Park in team member-designated areas
• Club cleanliness is an all-team responsibility; assist whenever necessary in any area of the club to keep the club neat and clean
• Assist with Service Days
• Assist with acac programs, special events, or activities outside your department
• Promptly return messages
• Exhibit a positive attitude at all times
• Deliver five-star service to members and guests with friendliness, direct eye contact, and a pleasant demeanor at all times

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level