Head Counselor

Head Counselor

Job Category: Entry Level Requisition Number: HEADC001006

Posted: June 15, 2026 Part-Time Rate: $17 USD per hour Carmel, IN 46032, USA

Description

Position Title: Head Counselor *$1,000 New Hire Bonus*

Division: Extended School Enrichment/Summer Camp Series

Reports To: Site Supervisor

FLSA Status: Non-exempt; Part-Time; Starting at $17 per hour *$1,000 New Hire Bonus*

Purpose of Position:

Looking for an enthusiastic leader to help our team create a fun, safe, and inclusive environment for participants enrolled in school-year and summer programs. Build relationships with participants as you help them develop new skills and make friends.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead site-specific part-time staff
• Manage participant behavior in a positive, respectful manner
• Plan, create, organize, and facilitate a variety of daily enrichment and academic activities
• Implement and model respect for all spaces and materials used
• With team, supervise up to 125+ children, from ages 5-15
• Attend and participate in meetings and trainings
• Enforce applicable rules and regulations with program participants
• Ensure adherence to established safety procedures
• Follow program structure
• Provide CPR/first aid
• Ensure first aid supplies and emergency equipment are in order and accessible
• Maintain reliable attendance to maintain safety and the staff to child ratio
• Consistently model and guide participants in character development
• Communicate with parents/guardians or visitors; provide assistance and initiate problem resolution
• Assist with discipline cases involving program participants
• Inform the public about programs and department policies and procedures in a polite and effective manner
• Responsible for input of participant data
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment
• Perform other related work as required

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required to Perform Essential Job Functions:

• Enthusiastic and positive attitude
• Excellent communication skills with parents, teachers, and other childcare workers
• Ability to learn and enforce the safety and operating rules
• Ability to maintain attention and high level of motivation and enthusiasm for extended periods of time
• Ability to be patient and understanding when working with children and interacting with parents/guardians
• Some knowledge of childcare principles and procedures

Qualifications Required to Perform Essential Job Functions:

• Must be at least 18 years of age and have access to reliable transportation
• Must have a high school diploma or GED
• Must be able to commit to 1:45-6:15pm shift, Monday thru Friday (school year) and an 8 hour shift, Monday thru Friday (summer)
• At least one year of youth work experience preferred
• Must pass a background check that encompasses national, state and local searches

*Restrictions Apply*

The Carmel/Clay Board of Parks and Recreation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family or marital status, ancestry, age, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.