Afternoon Program Counselor

The Town of Stow is seeking dynamic individuals to supervise and engage participants in our afternoon childrens program at the Stow Community Center. Applicants must possess a high energy level a strong work ethic and administrative ability. The Afternoon Program Counselor is one of the most important aspects of what it takes to ensure an enjoyable and meaningful experience for the programs participants.

Essential Functions:

• Plan and facilitate program activities.
• Engage and supervise participants in a variety of arts and crafts sports games homeworkliteracy team-building exercisescharacter development programs andhobbies.
• Assistin the organization andfacilitationof any field trips guest visits and special activities.
• Assistwiththeset-upandclean-up of facilities equipment and program activities.
• Treatminorcutsscrapesandbumpsasneeded.
• Attendscheduledstaffmeetingsandtrainingevents.
• Enforce programrulesandregulations.
• Ensuresafetyintherecreationalfacilities and within the program.
• Greetnewarrivals introducethemtootherparticipantsexplainprogramandfacilityrules.
• Reportparticipant and guardiancomplaintstoleadershipandwork together toresolveissues.
• Performotherrelateddutiesasrequired.

Qualifications:

• Mustbe16yearsofageorolderto apply.
• Displayagenuineinterestinavarietyofrecreationalactivities.
• Priorexperiencewithchildren.
• Ability to participate in games sports and physical activities.
• Abilitytomaintainattentionandhighlevelofenergyandenthusiasmeachday.

HowtoApply : Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. To apply send a letter of interest resume and three professional references to or mail resume/application to Assistant Town Administrator at 380 Great Rd. Stow MA 01775. Applications are available on our website under the Human Resources Department.