Genetics Counselor jobs in Baton Rouge, LA

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.

• 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

• 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.

An offer of employment is contingent on passing a pre-employment criminal background check, and drug screen.