AFTERSCHOOL COUNSELOR

YMCA of Southeastern North Carolina•Clinton, NC

13d•$14 - $15•Onsite

About The Position

Do you enjoy inspiring school-aged children and helping them grow socially, emotionally, and physically? Are you passionate about creating fun, active, and meaningful experiences for youth? If so, we want YOU on our team! We’re looking for enthusiastic, energetic individuals who are ready to lead, engage, and make a lasting impact in the lives of young people through YMCA programs focused on honesty, respect, responsibility, and caring.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent; one year or more of college preferred.
At least 18 years of age
CPR, First Aid and AED certification within 30 days of hire date.
Previous experience working with children in a developmental setting preferred.
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.
Applicants should have a desire to work in a career field that involves children and families.

Nice To Haves

one year or more of college preferred
Previous experience working with children in a developmental setting
Previous experience with diverse populations
Ability to develop positive, authentic relationships with people from different backgrounds

Responsibilities

Implements curriculum within the established guidelines.
Designs and implements daily lesson/activity plans.
Supervises the children, classroom, and all activities.
Makes ongoing, systematic observations and evaluations of each child.
Ensures parents are kept informed of all site and program activities and communicates both positive and negative behavior of children to parents.
Maintains program site and equipment.
Maintains required program records including attendance sheets, incident sheets, and behavior reports.
Attends and participates in program activities, staff meetings, and staff training.
Follows and implements the Healthy Eating and Physical Activity standards.
Ability to plan, lead and participate in activities.
Must be able to complete and maintain certification in CPR and First Aid; able to assist individuals in need until professional help arrives.
Ability to quickly identify emergency situations (medical, fire, environmental, etc.) and respond appropriately following established procedures.
Required to report all safety incidents and hazards immediately and accurately to supervisors.
Commitment to maintaining a safe, clean, and hazard-free environment for all staff, members, and participants.
Must be able to perform physical tasks related to safety, including assisting individuals of various ages and physical abilities.
Follow all YMCA safety protocols, OSHA standards, and state/local regulations as applicable.