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