After School Counselor I

YMCA of Greenville•Greenville, SC

5d•$10 - $14

About The Position

The After School Counselor I supports the YMCA of Greenville’s mission to strengthen the community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. The position provides opportunities for children’s physical, mental, and spiritual growth and development, and plans and implements daily, age-appropriate programming with academically enriching activities. The counselor supervises school-age children during eLearning and homework, leads activities such as physical games, arts and crafts, and nutrition lessons, and helps create an environment that promotes belonging, achievement, and relationships. The role also includes maintaining safe and orderly program spaces, following childcare and risk-management standards, keeping accurate records, communicating program changes, and attending required trainings and meetings. The position’s typical hours are 2:15 p.m.–6:00 p.m. It is part-time. YMCA of Greenville benefits listed for part-time staff include access to earned wages before scheduled paydays, a free individual YMCA membership with discounts on upgraded memberships and programs, a personal training discount, a retirement contribution once fully vested, and a 403(b) retirement savings plan.

Requirements

Must be at least 16 years of age.
At least 6 months of experience working with youth.
Ability to be a good role model and adapt to changing needs and circumstances.

Nice To Haves

At least 6 credits or units in Child Development or Elementary Education, or 60 hours of approved childcare-related training; documentation is required.
At least one year of experience working in a childcare setting.

Responsibilities

Supervise children and ensure their safety at all times.
Build and maintain order and enthusiasm in a group.
Supervise and manage school-age children during eLearning and homework, and lead physical activity games, arts and crafts, nutrition lessons, and other activities.
Develop and implement lesson plans using risk management, state childcare COVID guidelines, social and emotional learning, and academic enrichment activities.
Maintain equipment and facilities and use them appropriately.
Report program changes to the Site Coordinator, Youth Program Director, or Executive Director.
Prepare for assigned program responsibilities, including lesson plans, devotions, group activities, family events, and water activities.
Assist with School’s Out Days, Holiday Camp, and special events as required.
Attend quarterly YMCA of Greenville training events and all required staff trainings and meetings, including New Staff Orientation and required safety and child-protection training.
Build and maintain positive relationships with children, parents, members, participants, and coworkers.
Create an environment that promotes belonging, achievement, and relationships.
Follow the Staff Manual, Personnel Policy, Code of Conduct, Risk Management Manual, program guidelines, licensing regulations, and quality-check standards.
Drive a 14-passenger bus when programming allows, if over age 20 and holding a valid driver’s license.
Participate in the YMCA’s annual support scholarship campaign, as encouraged.
Maintain accurate attendance, medication, first-aid, discipline, incident, and closing-checklist records.
Assist in all areas of branch and association operations as requested by management.
Follow policies and procedures related to consumer boundaries, abuse risk management, high-risk activities, supervision, and mandated reporting.