Club J Instructor

Tampa JCC Federation Inc • Tampa, FL

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About The Position

The 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.

Requirements

• Professional behavior
• Flexibility and ability to adapt to different activity changes with short notice
• Positive attitude
• Ability to manage groups of children
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Reliable/excellent attendance
• Must have a clean driving record
• If driving van must be 21
• Willing to obtain and maintain certification in First Aid/CPR
• Maintain all background checks required
• Participate in all staff development/training days
• Maintain yearly physical
• Must have graduated High School

Nice To Haves

• Some college experience or degree preferred

Responsibilities

• Serve as a role model to Club J participants
• Interact positively with students, parents, and co-workers
• Assist in daily program operations, including the possibility of driving a Club J van or bus to pick up children from assigned schools
• Assist with set-up and clean-up of program space and daily activities
• Excellent communication skills and prepared for collaborative work in a team environment
• Implement and adhere by all Club J program policies and procedures
• Directly supervise children in your group, including consistent monitoring of where every child in the group is at all times throughout the day
• Positively manage children using appropriate behavior management techniques
• Ability 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 meetings
• Availability to work Club J Vacation Days.
• Communicate with the manager or supervisor about any issues regarding children or staff
• Take responsibility for all participants by using common sense, safety, and high moral character
• Display leadership, responsibility, patience, confidentiality, creativity, dependability and trustworthiness
• Ensure that children have a positive and fun experience while participating in the Club J program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED