Counselor - After School Program

After School Program Counselor-Seasonal Temporary Position

The Central Clemson Recreation Center is looking for After School Care Counselors. Monday - Friday from approximately 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm based on individual schedules, with a max of 25 hours per week. 

After School Program Counselors are responsible for the daily supervision of a group of children, from kindergarten to 5th grade. This position requires flexibility, patience, reliability, and a strong desire to positively influence the lives of children.

Key Responsibilities:

• Child Supervision & Engagement: Effectively lead and supervise children in daily program activities, ensuring a safe and nurturing environment. Actively participate in and maintain a positive attitude towards all activities.

• Skill Development: Teach and assist in teaching various skills and activities to participants, as well as homework assistance.

• Behavior Management & Communication: Manage minor behavior issues as they arise and communicate effectively with parents/guardians when necessary.

• Facilities Management: assist in ensuring areas used by CCRC participants are organized and cleaned.

Qualifications:

Candidates should be at least 18 years old. This position requires drug testing and background check prior to employment. 

Required Qualities:

• Core Values: Demonstrate a strong commitment to the values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility.

• Personal Attributes: Possess a consistently high energy level, bursts of creativity, a healthy dose of humor, and the ability to recognize and nurture children.

• Essential Skills: Exhibit superior communication, organization, problem-solving, team-building, and flexibility skills.

Applications accepted online at www.clemsoncity.org.  Applications accepted until the position is filled. The City of Clemson provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.