Youth Counselor for After-School and Summer Camp Programs

• One year of experience working in an after school program or similar environment
• One year of experience working directly with children within the elementary and middle school ages
• Must have excellent leadership skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Desire and ability to work with children of all ages
• Demonstrates responsibility, dependability, efficiency and integrity
• Ability to lead, plan, organize, and implement program activities
• Ability to work independently as a member of a team and the ability to accomplish tasks with little direct supervision
• May be required to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. in various forms
• May be required to sit, stand, or maintain physical activity for extended periods of time.
• Must exhibit patience and understanding
• Receives and follows detailed instructions
• Responds to situations with appropriate action
• Must be flexible and capable capable of working under pressure in an ever-changing environment

• Adult and Child CPR/First Aid/AED Certification
• Fluent or Conversational in Spanish

• Provide students with homework assistance to help improve academic skills and regular school day performance
• Implement program enrichment activities
• Works closely with the Program Manager to deliver lesson plans that assist students with literacy, mathematics, and language arts
• Implement academic curriculum for participants in all grade levels
• Foster a comfortable learning environment to enhance participants’ learning styles
• Engage participants in fun educational program activities

• Ensure the safety of all participants, prevent accidents through the enforcement of policies, rules, and regulations; administer first aid within trained ability; contact the appropriate medical authorities when necessary
• Implement appropriate classroom management techniques to maintain a cooperative and creative instructional environment
• Establish a relationship with each child and know his or her present level of understanding; consider the needs of all the children and treat each child with respect and dignity
• Establish classroom rules and daily scheduled routines for students
• Ensure the facility is ready for use before students arrive. This may include pre- or post-cleanup.
• Create and maintain an environment that is safe, clean, and student friendly
• Serves as bus monitor to ensure all students are safely transported to and from all Agape programming 

• Provide instructional materials, resources, and feedback to tutors (Homework Buddies) for improving student’s academic skills
• Communicate the needs, backgrounds, learning styles, and learning difficulties of student who are matched with tutors
• Assist tutors and parent volunteers 

• Reports all incidents to the Supervisor, and completely fills out proper health log and/or accident/incident forms
• Must effectively use Microsoft Office Suite
• Assist in maintaining accurate program records including incident reports, logbook documentation, and daily attendance
• Follows proper setup and breakdown checklist procedures
• Plans daily enrichment activities and keeps record of monthly highlights
• Reports all plans to the Program Manager for approval before implementing
• Follows budgeting guidelines for their classroom
• Completes timesheets properly and with accuracy

About Agape Youth and Family Center