Lead Counselor- School Based Programs

Salary: $16.12 Hourly
Location : Raleigh, NC
Job Type: Part-Time
Job Number: 2023-01052
Department: PRCR - Recreation-School Based
Opening Date: 11/15/2023
Closing Date: 12/15/2023 11:59 PM Eastern
Work Hours: 25 Hours / Week
Hiring Range: $16.12
Job Description
This position is being re-advertised. Candidates who have previously submitted an application and were referred to the hiring manager are still being considered and do not need to reapply.
Stop and look no further! This is the perfect position for you if you are....

• Looking for something fun!
• Passionate about making a difference!
• Focused on building relationships!
• A person who loves to lead!

In this weekday only position, Lead Counselors of the Before/After School and Track Out programs provide support for school aged participants in a fun and active recreational setting, leading and participating with youth during passive and active camp games, assisting with homework, and completing additional program curriculum. Lead Counselors will also be responsible for supervising staff and communicating with program stakeholders. The ideal candidates will have a professional, flexible, and mature attitude, are skilled at communicating information effectively and enthusiastically, and enjoy taking initiative in a leadership capacity.
Some of the fun things you will do include:

• Arts and Crafts
• Cooking Projects
• Camp Games
• Dance, Drama, and Movement
• Sports Clinics
• Science and Nature Activities

Duties and Responsibilities
Education and Experience:
High School Diploma or GED equivalent and up to 1 year of work experience in a leadership position is required. Candidates must be at least 18 years of age to apply.
Typical Qualifications

• Provides direction and motivation for participants and staff in the program
• Leads and participates in all activities with the participants
• Communicates information effectively with coworkers and supervisors
• Monitors participant safety and addresses behavior concerns when necessary
• Documents and relays accident/incident information to the appropriate staff
• Attends and participates in all required trainings, staff meetings and parent engagements

Additional Information
ADA and Other Requirements:
Positions of this class typically require: climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions.
Medium Work:
Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
Working Conditions:Work is primarily performed in both an indoor office environment and outdoors.
Note:
This job classification description is intended to be generic in nature. It is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The essential duties, functions and responsibilities and Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) designation may vary based on the specific tasks assigned to the position.
01
Please select your highest level of education completed.

• Some high school
• High school diploma (or GED)
• Some college
• Associate's degree
• Bachelor's degree
• Master's degree
• PhD or other professional degree

02
How much relevant or comparable work experience do you have in a position involving leadership?

• None
• Less than 1 year
• 1 to less than 2 years
• 2 to less than 3 years
• 3 to less than 4 years
• 4 to less than 5 years
• 5 to less than 6 years
• 6 to less than 7 years
• 7 to less than 8 years
• 8 to less than 9 years
• 9 to less than 10 years
• 10 years or more

03
Are you at least 18 years of age at the time of submitting this application?

• Yes
• No

04
How many years of experience working with school aged children do you have?

• I have never worked with school age children.
• 1 to less than 2 years
• 2 to less than 3 years
• 3 to less than 4 years
• 4 to less than 5 years
• 5 years or more

05
If you have experience working with school age children, please briefly describe your work experience.
06
What are 3 qualities that make a great counselor and how would you demonstrate these skills in your position?
07
Please Indicate your hours of availability. Check all that apply:

• Before School (6:45 am - 9:00 am)
• Track Out Camp (9:00 am - 3:00 pm)
• After School (2:00 pm - 6:00 pm)
• Other

08
If you answered "Other," please write your availability.
09
Do you have any special qualifications, skills, certifications, or licenses (i.e. CPR/First Aid, CDL, foreign language fluency, swim instructor, coaching) in the below areas? Please explain below.• Arts & Crafts• Computer / Technology• CPR/First Aid• Dance / Drama / Performing Arts• Engineering / Lego Building• Experience working with individuals with special needs• Foreign Language (include in "Other Information" below)• Games (general group activities)• Music• Science• Skateboarding / Action Sports• Sports• Teaching / Education• Other (please explain below)
10
School Based Programs have several locations throughout the Raleigh area. Which area of Raleigh are you interested in working in? (This can be as specific as a Community Center/ School or as vague as "Near North Hills")
Required Question