Activity Counselor

Job Description

Job Description

Description:Do you know how to have fun? Are you up for a challenge? Do you love kids and community? Come join us at Shalom Austin Kids Connection!

Compensation and Benefits

· We’ll pay you an hourly rate of $15.00-$17.00 per hour, depending on experience and education

· No nights or weekend work

· Free DJCC Membership (pool, gym, etc.)

Activity Counselors, along with their co-counselors, will be assigned to a group of children, based by grade, Kindergarten through 5th grade for afterschool activities at Kids Connection Afterschool Program. As a group leader and facilitator, the Activity Counselor is responsible for the day-to-day programming of the group. The Activity Counselor should program to meet the needs of all campers in the group; however, the Activity Counselor must be sensitive to the goals and objectives of the program and provide a program to meet all needs. The hours are 2:30pm-6:00pm 5 days a week (with the possibility of a 3-day per week schedule).

Responsibilities include

· Manage the daily routine and activities for their group. Counselors will be assigned to a particular grade, ranging from Kindergarten to 5th grade

· Accountability for assigned children’s’ needs, health, and safety at all times

· Going to local elementary schools every afternoon to pick-up the children (transportation provided)

· Ability to drive 15 passenger vans to transport children (required)

· Implementing group activities and projects

· Maintaining accurate rosters of children in group

· Daily cleaning measures such as sanitizing surfaces, bathrooms, and other necessary materials and supplies

· Maintain positive attitude and affective communication with the administrative staff, their fellow counselors, and children

· Follow emergency management and safety policies

· Encourage and model respect for personal space, equipment, and facilities

· Other duties as assigned

· Must be at least 18 years of age and have a high school diploma or equivalent.

· Possess enthusiasm, patience, a great sense of humor, a strong work ethic, positivity, and the ability to work well on a team.

· Enthusiasm, patience, time management, a great sense of humor, attention to detail, strong work ethic, positivity, and excellent communication! Previous experience working with children is preferred but not required!

· A minimum of 5 years driving experience is required. You will be trained on driving our 15-passenger vans prior to transporting any children.

· Pass all required criminal history background checks (including an FBI fingerprint check).

· Adhere to our Mission, Core Values, and all HR policies and procedures.