After School Club Counselor-Creve Coeur

Description: The St.
Louis Jewish Community Center (the J) has been providing excellent health and cultural experiences for the entire community for over 140 years.
Members and program participants enjoy access to state-of-the-art facilities and programs, arts, and sports experiences.
Employees enjoy a large range of benefits including a complimentary membership! The J's culture is warm and inclusive to all, employees are safe being who they are at work.
Be a part of this amazing team and community.
Summary: The Club at the J provides after school care for students K-8th grade.
This is a part time position.
Duties include: Provide quality customer service at all times.
Recognize and respond to opportunities for problem solving.
Guide group/individual children to participate successfully in all aspects of offered activities.
Assist in teaching or leading activities as needed or as assigned.
Observe children's behavior, assess its appropriateness, enforce appropriate safety regulations and emergency procedures; apply appropriate behavior management techniques.
Attend all staff meetings as required.
Assist in enriching programming during snow days and when school is out.
Maintain good attendance and have reliable transportation.
Follow all J rules, regulations, and standards.
Other duties as assigned by supervisor.
Requirements: Minimum Qualifications: High School Diploma or GED preferred; Current college student or graduate in related field desired.
Previous camp or childcare experience essential.
Must have auditory, visual, ambulatory, cognitive, communications and physical ability to complete major tasks in program.
Ability to relate to and communicate with ones peer group, parents, as well as to child's age and skill levels.
Ability to accept guidance and supervision.
Ability to assist in teaching an activity.
Ability to assist children in emergency situations; including fire, evacuation, illness or injury.
Should posses good character, integrity and adaptability.
Demonstrates enthusiasm, sense of humor, patience and self control in a dynamic environment.
Commitment to both morning and afternoon hours is preferred.
Past Judaic experiences are a plus.
For more information about the J, please see our website: www.
jccstl.
org.
The J is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in the Department of Homeland Security's E-verify Program.