Afterschool Counselor- Towns County
About The Position
Implements developmentally appropriate activities to foster individual growth and development of children in YMCA care. This role actively participates with all children, providing a program that meets their emotional, physical, and intellectual needs. The counselor models appropriate interactions and positive guidance techniques, encourages the identification and verbalization of feelings, and maintains a clean and organized facility. They remain constantly aware of each child's needs, offering enriching experiences as they develop. The position also involves planning with other staff, including lessons and activities within the assigned curriculum, and maintaining good relationships with parents through regular communication and participation in planned activities.
Requirements
- At least 18 years of age.
- CPR, First Aid, AED certifications and Child Abuse prevention training within 30 days of hire date.
- Ability to plan, organize and implement age-appropriate/developmentally appropriate program activities.
- Previous experience with diverse populations.
- Ability to develop positive, authentic relationships with people from different backgrounds.
- Some previous experience working with children.
Nice To Haves
- High school diploma preferred.
- Previous experience working with children in a developmental setting preferred.
- Swim skills preferred.
Responsibilities
- Actively participates with all children in providing a program that meets the emotional, physical, intellectual needs of both the individual child and the group.
- Models appropriate interactions with the children individually and in groups and encourages their involvement in activities.
- Models appropriate positive guidance techniques that include: redirection, positive reinforcement of children’s efforts, anticipation of elimination of potential problems.
- Encourages identification and verbalization of feelings.
- Participates in the maintenance of the facility to ensure it is clean at all times. Including but not limited to: wiping off fingerprints, picking up trash, cleaning up spills, cleaning furniture, toys and supplies, sweeping up after meals, or art activities, wiping off tables, keeping bathrooms clean, stacking chairs, EACH DAY, etc.
- Remains constantly aware of the growing needs of each child, offering new and enriching experiences as each child reaches each level of development.
- Participates in planning with other staff to include lessons/activities within the framework of the assigned curriculum.
- Maintains a good relationship with parents through regular communication and active participation in planned activities.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
