The JCC on the Cohn Campus is seeking an outgoing and energetic counselor for our Club J after school program. Club J an after school enrichment program serving children from kindergarten through 5th grade. Counselors must be able to keep their group safe at all times and provide a fun, nurturing setting.
Essential Job Functions (but not limited to)
Serve as a role model to Club J participants
Interact positively with students, parents, and co-workers
Assist in daily program operations, including driving a Club J van to pick up children from assigned schools
Assist with set-up and clean-up of program space and daily activities
Ability to communicate and work in a team environment
Implement and adhere by all Club J program policies and procedures
Directly supervise children in your group, including consistent monitoring of where every child in the group is at all times throughout the day
Positively manage children using appropriate behavior management techniques
Ability to lead activities; including, homework, arts and crafts, sports, cooking, team-building exercises, drama, dance and more
Attend weekly staff meetings
Availability to work Club J Vacation Days.
Communicate with the Director about any issues regarding children or staff
Take responsibility for all participants by using common sense, safety, and high moral character
Display leadership, responsibility, patience, confidentiality, creativity, dependability and trustworthiness
Ensure that children have a positive and fun experience while participating in the Club J program
Position Requirements
Professional behavior
Flexibility and ability to adapt to different activity changes with short notice
Positive attitude
Ability to manage groups of children
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Reliable/excellent attendance
Must have a clean driving record
Complete CPR Certification (We will set up)