Summary:

The Youth Activities Counselor is responsible for all duties related to providing child-watch services in our state-of-the-art child-watch facility, also known as “The Treehouse”. Prepares, leads, and supervises play and activities that provide appropriate social interactions while complying with all health and safety procedures.

Hours:

• Schedule is based on weekly child-watch shifts in the Treehouse.
• Must be available 10-15 hours a week.
• Availability requirements include – One Friday or Saturday, per week, and One Wednesday and Sunday per month (depending on Event Schedule).
• Typical shifts – 8:30am-2:30pm and 4:00pm-9:00pm Tuesday-Saturday, and 10:00am-3:00pm or 3:00pm-8:00pm on Sundays.

Essential Functions:

· Ensures knowledge of club policies and procedures as it refers to the Youth department.

· Ensures knowledge of all safety and first aid protocol procedures, and proactive in preventing accidents.

· Assists in planning age-appropriate activities for children and families.

· Greets children and parents by name, in a professional and friendly manner.

· Communicates with parents at drop-off and pick-up regarding needs and preferences specific to their children.

· Interacts with children in a friendly manner by playing games, teaching skills, etc.

· Handles and properly cares for all event and child-watch center materials, with proper storage after use.

· Leads and supervises play and activities during child-watch center shifts.

· Assists with diaper changes, bathroom monitoring, meals, and snacks.

· Recommends new ideas for toys, programs, supplies and promotions.

· Completes opening and closing duties to ensure a clean and safe work area in the child-watch center.

· Resolves disputes between children when necessary.

· Disciplines using verbal redirection, physical removal, and time out as appropriate.

· Communicates with and informs immediate supervisors of any unforeseen circumstances and reacts appropriately.

· Assists with lunch/dinner service as it relates to youth activities.

· Maintains a safe and clean environment.

· Exhibits proper phone etiquette.

· Attend all department staff meetings and trainings.

· Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications & Requirements:

· High school diploma or equivalent.

· Valid First Aid and Infant/Child CPR Certifications.

· Six months experience working with groups of children ages 6-months – 12 years.

· Ability to communicate effectively, fluent in English.

· Ability to work outside during all seasons.

· Ability to provide basic hygiene services for young children. 

· Ability to provide a supportive and caring environment, while supervising children.

· Must have a positive, upbeat, friendly attitude and enjoy providing five-star customer service.

· Must be a team player who can develop strong and positive working relationships with all staff.

Physical Requirements:

· Must be able to climb stairs.

· Must be able to lift 50 lbs. daily.

· Constantly walks and stands, reaches, bends, lifts, carries, and stoops.

· Frequently washes hands.

Benefits:

Our team members are a friendly group of professionals! We enjoy a beautiful environment, free meals, employee outings & events, and golf & tennis playing privileges. We have a positive work environment with a dedicated, hardworking, and fun-spirited team.

Pre-Employment Screening:

Background check and drug test required. We are a drug free workplace.