Youth Activities Counselor
Charlotte Country Club
Part-Time
Closes on Wednesday, January 29, 2025
Job Description
General Description:
The Youth Activities Counselor is responsible for all duties related to youth activities at the Club including but not limited to event set-up, implementation, and clean-up, and providing childcare services in a safe, stimulating environment for our members’ children. Prepares, leads, and supervises play and activities that provide appropriate social interactions. Complies with all health and safety procedures.
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 and events 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.
- Assists with set-up and decoration of all youth related events.
- Handles and properly cares for all event and childcare center materials, with proper storage after use.
- Leads and supervises play and activities during youth events and childcare center.
- Assists with 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 childcare 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 events or activities.
- Basic knowledge and use of Microsoft Office and office equipment.
- Maintains a safe and clean environment.
- Exhibits proper phone etiquette.
- Attend all department staff meetings and trainings.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- 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.
- Basic Microsoft Office proficiency.
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to read, write, and speak English
- 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.
- Indoor and outdoor – ability to tolerate all seasonal weather conditions
Education/Experience:
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Valid First Aid and Infant/Child CPR Certifications.
Hours/Schedule:
- This is a non-exempt position, and the schedule is based on monthly Club events.
- The weekly work schedule is subject to change based on business needs.
- Availability on evenings, holidays, and weekends is expected of all staff.
Work Environment
- Must be able to handle a fast-paced, high-end, sophisticated environment