Afterschool Program - Youth Counselor

About the role

The Youth Counselor is a key member of the AWA Broward program team at Deerfield Beach Elementary School, responsible for the direct supervision, daily care, and active engagement of an assigned student group throughout all afterschool program activities.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct, active supervision of your student group at all times, indoors and outdoors
• Lead transitions between activities, keeping accurate headcounts and group order
• Wear your FLIPANY vendor badge visibly and carry required safety/communication equipment
• Complete daily safety checks and report hazards, injuries, or incidents promptly
• Facilitate daily program activities — homework help, SEL/PATHS lessons, CATCH Kids Club physical activity, nutrition education, and arts enrichment
• Lead SEL/PATHS lessons that reinforce positive behavior strategies and teachable moments
• Lead energetic, inclusive CATCH Club physical activity sessions with safe, non-elimination play
• Support nutrition education and healthy habits during snack and mealtimes
• Take accurate attendance and maintain up-to-date student tracking records
• Build positive, trusting relationships with students through encouraging, inclusive engagement
• Support students practicing SEL/PATHS skills — self-regulation, conflict resolution, and teamwork
• Greet families warmly at arrival and dismissal as a positive representative of FLIPANY
• Support students with IEPs, learning differences, or additional needs so every child can fully participate
• Keep required personnel documents current and on file
• Participate in staff meetings, professional development (min. 2.5 hrs/quarter), and orientations
• Know and follow site emergency procedures, including fire, lockdown, and evacuation drills

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required
• Minimum age of 18
• Ability to pass a Level 2 background screening and any additional clearances required by the Department of Children and Families, BASCC/BCPS, and CSC funding requirements
• Willingness to complete required program trainings (CPR, CATCH Kids Club, PATHS, BASCC/BCPS-mandated training)
• Experience working with children in afterschool programs, summer camps, recreation, or other youth-serving settings
• Ability to read, write, and communicate in English sufficient to deliver instruction and document student records; bilingual ability in Spanish or Creole preferred
• Strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative, team-first attitude

Physical Requirements

• This role is performed both indoors and outdoors, with regular exposure to extreme temperatures, sunlight, noise, dirt, dust, and uneven surfaces
• Employees must be able to lift, carry, and/or push up to 50 lbs., and frequently stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, stand, walk, sit, and reach with hands and arms
• The role also requires the ability to see, hear, and communicate effectively to actively supervise students, respond to safety situations, and interact with students, families, and staff in person and by phone