Salary: $15.00 Hourly
Location : 1250 Tiger Blvd., Ste. 1, Clemson 29631, SC
Job Type: Part Time
Department: CENTRAL-CLEMSON REC FACIL
Opening Date: 07/22/2026
Head After School Program Counselor-Seasonal Temporary Position
The Central Clemson Recreation Center is looking for a Head After School Care Counselor to join us for the coming school year and beyond! This position will start in late July / early August. The head counselor must be available Monday - Friday from approximately 1:30 pm - 6:00 pm with a max of 25 hours per week.
The Head Counselor (HC) should be a reliable, organized, creative, energetic, and passionate individual committed to working with children. This role demands a professional yet enthusiastic demeanor, coupled with strong communication and leadership skills.
Examples of Duties / Knowledge & Skills
Key Responsibilities:

Child Supervision & Engagement: Effectively lead and supervise children in daily program activities, ensuring a safe and nurturing environment. Actively participate in and maintain a positive attitude towards all activities.
Skill Development: Teach and assist in teaching various skills and activities to participants, as well as homework assistance.
Program Management Support: Assist with the development, implementation, and overall management of the after-school program. This includes program and activity development, file management, payment collection, parent/guardian communication, etc.
Behavior Management & Communication: Handle behavior issues as they arise and communicate effectively with parents/guardians when necessary.
Team Leadership & Mentorship: Serve as a leader and positive role model for other counselors, providing supervision, feedback, and assistance as needed. Offer support for any staff-related issues.
Facilities Management: Ensure areas used by CCRC participants are organized and cleaned daily.

Minimum qualifications & Requirements
Qualifications:
The candidate should be at least 18 years old. This position requires drug testing and background check prior to employment.
Required Qualities:

Core Values: Demonstrate a strong commitment to the values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility.
Personal Attributes: Possess a consistently high energy level, bursts of creativity, a healthy dose of humor, and the ability to recognize and nurture children.
Essential Skills: Exhibit superior communication, organization, problem-solving, team-building, and flexibility skills.

Supplemental information
HOW AND WHEN TO APPLY : Applications accepted online at . Applications accepted until position is filled. The City of Clemson provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
The City of Clemson is an equal opportunity employer.

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