PT Afterschool Counselor

PT Afterschool Counselor

Salary

$9.25 Hourly

Location

201 South Main Street, Graham, NC

Job Type

Part-Time

Job Number

PT Afterschool

Department

Recreation

Division

General

Opening Date

09/29/2026

Closing Date

10/6/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Summary and General Statement of Duties

The City of Graham Recreation and Parks Department is seeking enthusiastic and dependable individuals to join our Afterschool Program! This position is responsible for providing a safe, positive, and engaging environment for children in Kindergarten through 8th grade while assisting with homework, leading activities, supervising participants, and supporting daily program operations.

General Statement of Duties

Under immediate supervision, perform a variety of activities for the daily group programming, discipline, direct supervision and management of children in an afterschool program. Should act as a role model to school age children (Kindergarten-8th grades) by exemplifying the Vision and Mission of the Graham Recreation and Parks Department, specifically the Programs Division, while conducting age-appropriate activities in a safe, fun, and comfortable atmosphere.

Distinguishing Features of the Class and Illustrative Examples of Work

An employee in this class completes administrative tasks and field work as related to an afterschool program. Work is performed under the immediate supervision of the Youth Programs Supervisor and general supervision of the Centers Supervisor. Work is reviewed for ability to follow directions and timely, accurate completion of assigned tasks. Positions in this classification are not exempt from the overtime pay requirements of the Fair Labor Standards Act.

Illustrative Examples of Work

Supervise children divided into groups based on grade (K-8th grade);

Assist participants with homework and other age-appropriate educational activities;

Plan, organize, and implement activities including crafts, sports, wellness, games, music, drama, field trips, etc.;

Monitor participant behavior and address disciplinary concerns appropriately;

Communicate safety concerns, behavioral issues, injuries, or other incidents to the appropriate supervisor;

Collect data for daily check-in and check-out reports and maintain records;

Assist with set-up and breakdown of activities and cleaning of program area;

Maintain positive and appropriate relations with children, parents, staff, etc.;

Attend and participate in program activities, staff meetings, staff trainings, etc.;

Provide emergency response as per training when necessary;

Other tasks may be assigned as necessary.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities and Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

Knowledge of and the ability to communicate the rules and expectations of age appropriate activities;

Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions;

Knowledge of tools and equipment used in the work assigned;

Knowledge of safe work practices and ability to perform custodial duties of the position;

Ability to maintain effective working relationships with co-workers and the public;

Prior experience working with school aged children.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

Work in this position is light work (exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or negligible amounts of force constantly to move objects). Physical activities include balancing, climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, crawling, turning, reaching, standing for extended periods, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, carrying, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing and repetitive motions for the purpose of instructing/leading recreation programs. Position may require operating assigned equipment and vehicles as needed. The employee must have the visual acuity to prepare and analyze data/figures and is exposed to indoor and outdoor environmental conditions and contact with potentially infectious bodily fluids.

This position is part-time beginning in August with 3-5 hr. weekday afternoon shifts from August-May (not to exceed 40 hrs./wk.). During teacher workdays, hours may expand to 8 hours per day.

Position Qualifications

A valid North Carolina driver's license and high school diploma or equivalent is preferred;

A CDL driver's license (with a Passenger endorsement) and/or experience operating a passenger vehicle or activity bus is highly preferred;

Applicants under age 16 must provide a valid NCDOL worker's permit;

Applicant should possess First Aid/CPR/AED certification or complete a certification course offered by the City of Graham; attendance at additional training offered by the city is required;

Selected candidate must submit to and pass a background check and drug screen prior to employment.

Employer City of Graham

Address 201 South Main Street

Graham, North Carolina, 27253

Phone 336-570-6700

Website http://www.cityofgraham.com