Job Details
Afterschool Counselor
2025-03-24 BREC, LA Lafayette,LA
Description:
Essential Functions and Duties:
Supplemental Information
Part-time position as scheduled for the entire school year, within general framework of 3 hours per day, 5 days per week, meal break as scheduled with participants.
Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.
You must include all relevant education and experience on your official BREC online application or it will be deemed incomplete and you will be ineligible for this vacancy. Complete each section of this application (i.e. work experience, education, etc.) to demonstrate that you meet the eligibility and minimum qualification requirements described in this announcement.
An offer of employment is contingent on passing a pre-employment criminal background check, and drug screen.
2025 PART-TIME EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
The following benefit components have been approved by the BREC Commission as part of the valuable supplemental compensation package for part time employees. However, the Commission has the right at any time to amend, modify or change components; benefit provisions; eligibility requirements; and contributory rates. Each benefit is also subject to change by the authority of each governing body.
DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN: BREC has adopted a deferred compensation plan through Nationwide Retirement Solutions. BREC provides 4% contribution match for part-time employees. Upon request, a Nationwide Retirement Solutions representative can meet individually with each participant to review eligibility, participation, and investment opportunities. For assistance in setting up or making adjustments to your account call 877-###-####.
CREDIT UNION: Part-time employees are eligible to participate in the Baton Rouge City Parish Employee's Federal Credit Union. One may choose to participate in a variety of banking services including checking, savings, Christmas Clubs, direct payroll deposit, major credit cards or personal loans. Eligibility and rates are determined by the credit union governing board.
EAP: Lucet Behavioral Health administers BREC's Employee Assistance Program (EAP) The EAP helps employees, and their family members resolve personal or work-related problems
EMPLOYEE/FACILITY PRIVILEGE: BREC employees who actively participate in BREC programs gain a better knowledge and understanding of facility needs. This generates understanding and cooperation in interdepartmental needs. Some restrictions may apply.
PAID TIME OFF: Part-time employees who work a minimum of 29 hours per week and at least 1,000 hours will be eligible to accrue Paid Time Off (PTO) hours. The purpose of the "Paid Time Off" benefit is to allow part time employees greater flexibility to take time off for vacation, sick and/or personal time. The maximum accrual is 40 hours per fiscal year. Once employees reach the cap, the employee will not accumulate any more PTO until some of the time in the account is utilized. After the balance goes below the maximum, the employee will begin accruing PTO again. Except for illness, employees are required to obtain supervisor approval in advance for the time off.
PSLF: BREC is a qualifying employer for public service loan forgiveness. Employees who have Federal Direct Loans and have made 120 payments on the Federal Direct Loans (after Oct. 1, 2007) may be eligible for the remaining loan balance to be forgiven.
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Have you ever volunteered for BREC? Yes or No. If so, in what capacity and what location?
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Please select the choice below which represents your highest level of education completed.High school diploma or GEDAssociate's degree Bachelor's degree or higherNone of the above
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What experience do you have specifically with children ages 4 to 16?
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This position may also work with our Sunshine Club, a day program for adults with cognitive, emotional, and/or physical disabilities. Would you be interested in working with this group?
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Please describe what experience you have working with people with physical or mental disabilities. If you have no experience of this type, enter N/A.
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What is your availability? Select all that apply
Required Question
Salary: $13.35 Hourly
Location : Multiple locations, LA
Job Type: Part Time
Job Number: ACREC2025
Department: Recreation
Opening Date: 03/21/2025
Closing Date: 4/4/2025 4:59 PM Central
FLSA: Non-Exempt
General Summary
The Counselor works at BREC recreation sites, assisting in organization and operation of daily program activities-supervising sports, recreational activities on and off site, supervising and actively participating with a group of youth assisting with related inventories and paperwork adhering to operating and safety rules and regulations.
Requirements and Job Specifications
Education Required:
High school diploma or equivalent and an Associate degree.
Area of Study (major) Required:
Recreation, Physical Education, Therapeutic Recreation, Elementary Education or related discipline desired.
Years Relevant Work Experience:
1 year experience working with youth.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Ability to supervise and actively participate with 10 - 15 active children in recreational setting for up to three hours a day.
- Ability to work with youth, staff, parents, and general public;
- Leadership skills, including the ability to inspire confidence and enthusiasm to associates, participants, and parents;
- Ability to make mature decisions affecting the safety and well-being of children;
- Skilled in varied sports/recreation activities such as bowling, skating, field games, etc. and arts & crafts
- Ability to adapt activities for children with disabilities so that inclusion (interaction with children with and without disabilities can participate together) can occur;
- NOTE: Specialty programs require related educational/skill background such as:
- Zoo/Biology/Zoology/Wildlife Management/Pre-Vet
- Horse Activity Center - considerable horseback riding experience
- Magnolia Mound - History/Archeology
- Sunshine Club - Adaptive and Therapeutic Recreation
- Art
- Sports
- Theater
- Outdoor Adventure
Essential Functions and Duties:
- Assisting with organization, promotion, leading and teaching of one or more activity classes of the program, including: nature study, arts and crafts, sports, games, music, special features, or events.
- Physically participating in all activities with youth.
- Acting as an advisor, counselor, manager of group of participants.
- Communicating, enforcing, and adhering to rules and regulations for operation, safety and welfare of participants.
- Reporting to the supervisor on activities, participants, plans, programs, problems and needs: recommending action, carrying our policies and objectives of programs.
- Oversees special events by securing volunteers, assigning staff, and coordinating set-up/take-down.
- Gives presentations on and off site at various venues and large public outreach events.
- Oversees grounds, trail, and meadow maintenance activities.
- Directs staff in animal care & handling, and maintenance of live animal exhibits.
- Pursues collaborations with other BREC facilities/departments as well as other local wildlife/education agencies.
- Produces monthly reports summarizing visitation, revenue and program participation.
Supplemental Information
Part-time position as scheduled for the entire school year, within general framework of 3 hours per day, 5 days per week, meal break as scheduled with participants.
Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.
You must include all relevant education and experience on your official BREC online application or it will be deemed incomplete and you will be ineligible for this vacancy. Complete each section of this application (i.e. work experience, education, etc.) to demonstrate that you meet the eligibility and minimum qualification requirements described in this announcement.
An offer of employment is contingent on passing a pre-employment criminal background check, and drug screen.
2025 PART-TIME EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
The following benefit components have been approved by the BREC Commission as part of the valuable supplemental compensation package for part time employees. However, the Commission has the right at any time to amend, modify or change components; benefit provisions; eligibility requirements; and contributory rates. Each benefit is also subject to change by the authority of each governing body.
DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN: BREC has adopted a deferred compensation plan through Nationwide Retirement Solutions. BREC provides 4% contribution match for part-time employees. Upon request, a Nationwide Retirement Solutions representative can meet individually with each participant to review eligibility, participation, and investment opportunities. For assistance in setting up or making adjustments to your account call 877-###-####.
CREDIT UNION: Part-time employees are eligible to participate in the Baton Rouge City Parish Employee's Federal Credit Union. One may choose to participate in a variety of banking services including checking, savings, Christmas Clubs, direct payroll deposit, major credit cards or personal loans. Eligibility and rates are determined by the credit union governing board.
EAP: Lucet Behavioral Health administers BREC's Employee Assistance Program (EAP) The EAP helps employees, and their family members resolve personal or work-related problems
EMPLOYEE/FACILITY PRIVILEGE: BREC employees who actively participate in BREC programs gain a better knowledge and understanding of facility needs. This generates understanding and cooperation in interdepartmental needs. Some restrictions may apply.
PAID TIME OFF: Part-time employees who work a minimum of 29 hours per week and at least 1,000 hours will be eligible to accrue Paid Time Off (PTO) hours. The purpose of the "Paid Time Off" benefit is to allow part time employees greater flexibility to take time off for vacation, sick and/or personal time. The maximum accrual is 40 hours per fiscal year. Once employees reach the cap, the employee will not accumulate any more PTO until some of the time in the account is utilized. After the balance goes below the maximum, the employee will begin accruing PTO again. Except for illness, employees are required to obtain supervisor approval in advance for the time off.
PSLF: BREC is a qualifying employer for public service loan forgiveness. Employees who have Federal Direct Loans and have made 120 payments on the Federal Direct Loans (after Oct. 1, 2007) may be eligible for the remaining loan balance to be forgiven.
01
Have you ever volunteered for BREC? Yes or No. If so, in what capacity and what location?
02
Please select the choice below which represents your highest level of education completed.High school diploma or GEDAssociate's degree Bachelor's degree or higherNone of the above
- High school diploma or GED
- Associate's degree
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- None of the above
03
What experience do you have specifically with children ages 4 to 16?
04
This position may also work with our Sunshine Club, a day program for adults with cognitive, emotional, and/or physical disabilities. Would you be interested in working with this group?
- Yes
- No
05
Please describe what experience you have working with people with physical or mental disabilities. If you have no experience of this type, enter N/A.
06
What is your availability? Select all that apply
- Open (available for any shift)
- Morning - weekdays
- Afternoon -weekdays
- Evening - weekdays
- Morning - weekends
- Afternoon - weekends
- Evening weekends
Required Question