Childcare Counselor

140 Pixley Avenue, Larkspur CA

Description

Corte Madera Parks and Recreation is excited to announce a new Before & After school child care program known as the Corte Madera Children's Center for the 2021-2022 school year! A Camp Counselor is responsible for supervising campers and keeping them safe. Their duties include teaching children outdoor and recreational skills, overseeing and planning camp activities and learning and implementing emergency protocol efforts to ensure the protection of campers. We are looking for counselors who are able to work Monday - Friday At the moment our shifts include: M,T,TH,F 1:30- 6:00 and Wednesdays from 1:00- 6:00 Desired Qualifications: Less than 1 year of experience Age Groups: Preschool, Grade School High school degree First Aid Training, CPR Training Organizing team games such as soccer, softball and basketball, explaining the rules and acting as referee or umpire throughout the game Leading activities such as crafts and art, demonstrating various techniques and encouraging children to come up with ideas Communicating with superiors and providing updates where required Provide basic first aid Providing guidance, motivation and support all for camp visitors Job Skills and Qualifications: First aid training to be able to respond to minor injuries or illnesses Health and safety knowledge to help keep all campers safe Excellent communication skills to convey camp procedures to all visitors Leadership skills to guide and motivate campers throughout their stay Interpersonal skills to build positive relationships with campers under their care Caring and compassionate attitude when interacting with and caring for children Strong verbal communication and listening skills to converse with children, fellow professional caregivers and parents or guardians Excellent patience and stamina for keeping up with the demands of children of all ages Advanced multitasking and organizational skills to handle multiple children at a time Behavioral analysis and cognitive recognition abilities for anticipating and addressing potential interactions or issues If interested please feel free to contact us at [email protected]