Club J Instructor

Club J Counselor PositionThe Shanna and Bryan Glazer JCC is seeking an energetic and reliable counselor for our Club J afterschool program. Club J is an afterschool enrichment program serving children from kindergarten through 5th grade. Counselors must be able to keep their group safe at all times and provide a fun, nurturing setting.Possible part-time and full time in various shifts available throughout the day anywhere from 8am-6pm.Essential Job FunctionsServe as a role model to Club J participantsInteract positively with students, parents, and co-workersAssist in daily program operations, including the possibility of driving a Club J van or bus to pick up children from assigned schoolsAssist with set-up and clean-up of program space and daily activitiesExcellent communication skills and prepared for collaborative work in a team environmentImplement and adhere by all Club J program policies and proceduresDirectly supervise children in your group, including consistent monitoring of where every child in the group is at all times throughout the dayPositively manage children using appropriate behavior management techniquesAbility to lead activities including homework supervision and a combination of enrichments (i.e., arts and crafts, sports, team-building exercises, drama, dance and more.)Attend weekly staff meetingsAvailability to work Club J Vacation Days.Communicate with the manager or supervisor about any issues regarding children or staffTake responsibility for all participants by using common sense, safety, and high moral characterDisplay leadership, responsibility, patience, confidentiality, creativity, dependability and trustworthinessEnsure that children have a positive and fun experience while participating in the Club J programPosition RequirementsProfessional behaviorFlexibility and ability to adapt to different activity changes with short noticePositive attitudeAbility to manage groups of childrenExcellent communication and interpersonal skillsReliable/excellent attendanceMust have a clean driving recordIf driving van must be 21EducationWilling to obtain and maintain certification in First Aid/CPRMaintain all background checks requiredParticipate in all staff development/training daysMaintain yearly physicalMust have graduated High SchoolSome college experience or degree preferredPhysical RequirementsLifting, pushing and pulling may be required up to 30 poundsBending, kneeling, stooping and squatting may be requiredSitting, walking and standing for extended period of time is requiredRepetitive use of handsReporting RelationshipsReports directly to Youth/Teens Programs Manager at SBGJCCTampa JCC is a Certified Drug-Free WorkPlaceWe are an Equal Opportunity Employer