Location and Job Title:

Aftercare Counselor
Mandel JCC of the Palm Beaches
5221 Hood Road
Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33418

Principal Responsibilities:

Do you love working with kids and want to get paid (competitively!) for it?! If you are nodding your head "yes" and smiling as you read this, we want to hear from you and tell you about what you'd get to do as an Aftercare Counselor, in our Aftercare Program, Club J!

Afterschool counselors get to be role models for elementary-age children while engaging in activities with them, helping them develop friendships, fostering an environment where they can develop self-esteem, and supervising them in an active, safe and fun environment.

If this sounds like a perfect job for you, you can work either 1:30-6pm, 2-6pm, or 3-6pm shifts on Mondays through Fridays, please apply today! We are always excited to welcome new wonderful counselors to our JCC family!

Minimum Qualifications:

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

• A LOVE for working with children and having fun!
• High schooler in the junior or senior year.
• Formal or informal childcare experience is preferred, but not required.
• Previous youth group or camp experience is a plus, but not required.
• Is "ready" (ready to help kids with homework, participates in dress up days, and has swimsuit and is ready to go in the pool, etc.)
• Ability to speak fluent English, understand it as well as read and write.
• Ability to commit to the assigned work schedule.
• A positive attitude and display of excitement to work with kids.

Special Requirements and Physical Demands

• Tasks involve the ability to exert moderate physical effort which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of moderate weight (up to 75 lbs), bending stooping, stretching, squatting and sitting.
• Must possess strength and endurance required to maintain constant supervision of campers.
• Ability to be exposed to outdoor elements such as sun, heat, humidity, and rain
• Tolerates loud noises such as music, large gatherings, cheering, etc.

Salary:

Under $25,000

Agency Information:

BESIDES GETTING A PAY CHECK AND HAVING FUN, WHAT ELSE DO YOU GET WHEN YOU WORK AS A COUNSELOR?

ORAL COMMUNICATION SKILLS
You will be required to communicate effectively with people at every level of the organization -- kids, fellow staff, directors, and parents

CRITICAL THINKING AND PROBLEM SOLVING
You will be challenged to think on your feet -- from resolving child health and safety issues to facilitating a group of campers in creating and putting on a skit

INTERPERSONAL AND LEADERSHIP SKILLS
You will model professionalism and compassion by managing a group of kids, while contributing to the growth and development of each individual participant

COLLABORATIVE SKILLS
You will receive on-the-ground, practical, real life training in how to work with a team and help build the culture of your community

CREATIVITY
You will develop innovative and fun ways to engage a large audience

WHY SHOULD YOU WORK AT OUR JCC ?

The Mandel JCC of the Palm Beaches is committed to a passionate, member and community-centric culture where team members are encouraged to contribute and collaborate leading to a highly engaged JCC family.

Recognizing and investing in our greatest asset, our staff. In addition to providing an engaged work environment, we take pride in the many offerings to our JCC Camp Staff as shown below:

• Competitive Pay
• Staff Discount on our Programs
• Professional Development

OUR JCC IS A PLACE FOR ALL PEOPLE

The Mandel JCC of the Palm Beaches does not discriminate against employees or clients on the basis of race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, familial status or any other characteristic protected by Federal and State law. A non-discrimination clause concerning employment opportunity is incorporated in the Personnel Manual. The Mandel JCC of the Palm Beaches will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.