Afterschool Counselor - Bob Sierra Family YMCA

Tampa Metropolitan Area YMCA • Tampa, FL

351d

About The Position

Under the direction of the Site Supervisor, the Afterschool Counselor provides safety, well-being and development of participants in the after school program and is instrumental in closing the Achievement Gap and cultivating an environment in which youth have a sense of belonging. This position interacts and serves as a mentor for youth, helping to nurture their self-esteem, confidence and to reflect the Tampa Y core values when interacting with youth. The Afterschool Counselor exhibits behaviors and attitudes that are consistent with the Tampa YMCA mission and policies of the Association.

Requirements

• 18 years or older, preferred.
• High School Diploma or GED, preferred.
• Must have a minimum of one-year experience in school, community, volunteer or work experience in a role requiring interaction with youth.
• Must be able to work cooperatively with children, parents and peers; demonstrate character, integrity, adaptability and patience in communicating with others.

Nice To Haves

• Certifications in CPR, AED and First Aid.
• 8 Early Learning Modules or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Maintains complete responsibility for a program group of 20-25 students at all times.
• Maintains face counts and headcounts with staff ratio at all times.
• Greets children and maintains a high level of professional courtesy with parents, facility personnel, staff and clients at all times.
• Creates a positive atmosphere, which boosts self-esteem and general self-concept for all participants.
• Ensures quality of supplies, equipment and materials are well maintained.
• Implements curriculum that is developmentally and culturally appropriate.
• Adheres to, ensures enforcement of program rules, and communicates them positively and effectively to program participants.
• Supervises and implements activities for a group of children in accordance to both age and developmentally appropriate practices.
• Assists with the set up and cleanup of program activities.
• Accurately completes and turns in all reports by due dates.
• Ensures the use of the electronic time and attendance software system.
• Reports to work on time, as scheduled and must be in approved YMCA uniform.
• Immediately notify your Program Director if you are going to be late or absent.
• Models, reinforces and abides by the Tampa YMCA core values of Caring, Honesty, Respect, Responsibility and the Tampa YMCA Code of Conduct.
• Reports and documents behavior issues immediately to the Site Supervisor.
• Maintains positive relationships with parents and other staff.
• Assists with the Annual Giving Campaign.
• Suggests ideas and actions to improve the program.
• Attends all staff meetings and training.
• Must have reliable transportation and willing to travel, if needed.
• Ensures all emergency procedures are followed.
• Ensures proper attendance procedures are met (sign in/sign out log daily).
• Provides daily inspections of areas used by the program to ensure both cleanliness and safety.
• Reports any questionable signs of abuse and documents the incident with the Site Supervisor.
• Reports incidents and accidents immediately to the Site Supervisor.
• Performs first aid as needed and ensures injury incident forms are completed in a timely manner.
• Identifies and directly reports instances of unusual, disruptive, unsafe or threatening behavior.
• Conducts thirty-minute face counts to ensure that the proper staff to child ratios are maintained at all times.
• Ensures all emergency medication for participants are maintained and accessible at all times during programming.

Benefits

• Flexible working hours including evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees