After School Counselor

Why work for the Town of Frisco as the After School Counselor? There are many reasons!

Some amazing incentives are the convenience of a clean car year-round with a FREE car wash, free recycling, trash, and compost pick up. Summer incentives include free paddle sports, a free 2-hour pontoon/fishing boat rental reservation (one per employee) and free boat rentals if not rented for the final rental of the day. Winter incentives include free tubing at the Frisco Adventure Park, free Nordic Center passes for employee and family, free Terrain Park pass, friends and family passes for tubing, Copper Mountain discounted season passes, Copper Mountain free daily lift ticket voucher program for employee and half off for dependents. Want to know more? Check out the benefits tab above.

And of course, don't forget to apply to take advantage of the cool perks and the amazing opportunity that awaits you!

This hourly, non-exempt position is responsible for teaching, leading, and participating in daily activities with youth enrolled in the camp programs. Assists with the design and planning of programs or activities, and implementing such programs or activities with camp participants. Youth Attendant are also responsible for delivering exceptional guest service for the Recreation Department.

• Responsible for the supervision, well-being, safety and care of children and youth attending Recreation Department programs.
• Creates a fun and energetic environment for the campers on a daily basis.
• Leads program activities, organizes play and structured classes, and ensures children and youth are engaged and fully participating.
• Interacts with guests, parents, and participants in a positive and professional manner, utilizing exceptional guest service standards.
• Maintains professional attitudes and relationships with parents, participants, and co-workers.
• Works in a team-based environment supporting the Recreation Department, the Town of Frisco, the initiatives of the Director and Manager, and other recreation youth attendants.
• Effectively disseminates information using effective written and oral communication techniques to parents about the program, schedules, and any issues that may arise throughout the day.
• Safely transports participants utilizing vans, buses, or public transportation as needed. Recreation Youth Attendant will be trained on driving 15-passenger vans prior to transporting any participants.
• Ensures that facilities are clean, well-maintained, safe and presentable to customers and participants throughout daily operations.
• Adheres to Town of Frisco, Recreation Department, and camp rules and regulations including proper attire, safety procedures, and overall professionalism.
• Ability to function and makes good decisions regarding participant safety in the absence of a supervisor.
• Participates in safety training and responds to emergencies in an appropriate manner. Complete accident/incident reports as required.
• Communicates in a timely and professional manner with citizens, visitors, and Town of Frisco staff.
• Performs other duties as may be assigned by management.
  
  

Education

• Must have a suitable level of high school education or bachelor's degree in child development or related field- preferred
  
  

Computer Operations

• Microsoft Excel, Publisher, Word and Outlook experience preferred
  
  

Licenses, Certifications Or Accreditations

• Valid Colorado Driver's license is required. Must be at least 21 years of age to drive a 15 passenger van
• Community CPR/AED and First Aid, and PDT is required within the first 60 days of hire
  
  

Previous Work Experience

• 1 year working with youth, preferably leading youth ages 5-12
  
  

Language Ability

• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English are required
  
  

Weight

Up to 10 Pounds 2/3 OR MORE

Up to 25 Pounds 1/3 to 2/3

Up to 50 Pounds UP TO 1/3

Up to 100 Pounds NONE

More than 100 Pounds NONE

Other Physical Activities Required

Activities

Standing 2/3 OR MORE

Walking 2/3 OR MORE

Sitting UP TO 1/3

Using hands to finger, hands to feel 2/3 OR MORE

Reaching with hands and arms 2/3 OR MORE

Climb or balance 2/3 OR MORE

Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl 2/3 OR MORE

Talk or hear 2/3 OR MORE

Taste or smell UP TO 1/3

Other Physical Activities Requirements Or Physical Demands

Indoor/Outdoor: Indoor and outdoor with the ability to work in all weather conditions.

Hazardous Materials or Noise: Exposure to loud noises with a large group of children

Holidays/Weekends/Evenings: No

Equipment Used in Job: A variety of gym equipment, arts and crafts. Driving a 15 passenger van, mini-bus or other vehicle to transport program participants

Other: Experience working in compliance with Colorado State Licensing for school aged children

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities or qualifications associated with the job. Other duties may be assigned.

The Town of Frisco is dedicated to the principles of equal employment opportunity. We prohibit unlawful discrimination against applicants or employees on the basis of age 40 and over, race (including traits historically associated with race, such as hair texture and length, protective hairstyles), sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, color, religion, national origin, disability, military status, genetic information, marital status, or any other status protected by applicable state or local law.