Counselor - Higher Ed. jobs in Des Moines, IA

Position Summary: Assist Program Supervisor with planning, execution and instruction of youth and/or adults with a particular program/event that could include Youth Volleyball, Youth Football, Youth Basketball, and more.

Responsibilities:

• Assist with delivery of assigned recreation program or event by helping with set-up and clean-up and directing participants on where to go for class
• Help demonstrate to the participants what is being taught by the instructor or volunteer coaches
• Enforce rules and regulations of JCE and JCSD in order to maintain discipline and ensure safety
• Contribute to creating a positive work environment by being engaged and serving as a positive role model/representative of the department/district.
• Maintain positive relationships and effective communication/collaboration with co-workers, parents, community members and participants of all ages.
• Demonstrate initiative and ability to follow direction with minimal supervision.
• Maintain confidentiality, demonstrate integrity and be respectful of others.
• Handle multiple tasks as assigned or job requires and complete work in a timely manner.
• Follow and enforce district/department/program policies and procedures.
• Display dependability, being on-time and present during scheduled work, being accountable for work productivity and actions.
• Communicate effectively both in writing and orally through clear speaking and listening skills.
• Possess appropriate levels of enthusiasm, sense of humor, and patience.
• Control their setting as needed to ensure quality program implementation.
• Provide instruction/leadership/management of program implementation related to specific job responsibilities.
• Perform light to moderate manual labor to assist with implementation of program.
• Demonstrate ability to grasp and adjust to new and changing situations.

Experience:

• Must be at least 16 years old.
• Knowledge or background in sports and experience in supervising children.

Schedule:

• Primarily weekends/some weekdays
• Positions are seasonal.

Pay Rate: $12.00 per hour