What are the responsibilities and job description for the Youth Programs Assistant Afterschool Counselor position at ACAC Charlottesville?
Description
Do you love working with kids, bringing energy to every room, and making learning fun? Are you the kind of person who can turn a rainy day into an adventure with just a box of crayons and a great attitude?
If that sounds like you — keep reading! We’re looking for an enthusiastic Afterschool Counselor to help lead exciting, educational, and engaging activities for our awesome group of kiddos. From homework help to outdoor games, arts & crafts to high-fives — you’ll be part of the team that makes afternoons the best part of their day.
What You’ll Be Doing:
- Team up with the Afterschool Lead Counselor to guide and supervise a group of energetic, curious, and creative kids.
- Support daily activities like:
- Homework time
- Outdoor play
- Arts & crafts
- Sports and games
- Reading and more!
- Keep things fun and safe, following state childcare licensing standards.
- Be a friendly, encouraging role model — the kind of adult kids look up to.
- Help with group transitions and make sure everything runs smoothly (you’ve got this!).
- Communicate positively with both kids and parents.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and welcoming space.
- Be a team player — pitch in wherever needed to keep the club running smoothly.
Requirements
What You Bring to the Team:
- You’re 16 or older with a genuine passion for working with children.
- You’re energetic, responsible, and love to be on the move.
- You have strong communication and conflict resolution skills.
- You’re calm under pressure and cool with a little chaos (aka fun!).
- Prior childcare or youth programming experience? Even better!
- Ability to pass state-required background checks.
When You’ll Work:
- Weekdays: Afterschool hours (typically Monday–Friday, 3PM–6PM)
- Occasionally: One Saturday evening shift (5PM–9PM) per quarter
- Flexibility for holidays, weekends, and special events is a big plus!
You’ll Need To:
- Be on your feet (walking, standing, bending) for most of your shift.
- Be ready to jump into indoor and outdoor activities.
- Be adaptable and ready to work in a high-energy environment (noise and all!).
What We Expect:
- Always bring a positive attitude and a team-first mindset.
- Deliver five-star service with a smile, eye contact, and kindness.
- Keep your workspace — and our entire club — clean and welcoming.
- Participate in service days, special events, and other fun club activities.
Affirmative Action/EEO statement
acac is an equal opportunity employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.
Other duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the team member for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Why Join Us?
You’ll be part of a dynamic, supportive team that values creativity, growth, and making a difference in kids' lives. We don’t just “watch” children — we empower, inspire, and play with them every day. Sound like your kind of afterschool gig? We’d love to meet you!