AFTERSCHOOL COUNSELOR
About The Position
POSITION SUMMARY: 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. OUR CULTURE: Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day. We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become. We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality. We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world. We are nurturing: we support you in your journey to develop your full potential. We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you.
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.
- Ability to plan, lead and participate in activities.
- CPR & First Aid – Must be able to complete and maintain certification in CPR and First Aid; able to assist individuals in need until professional help arrives.
- Emergency Response – Ability to quickly identify emergency situations (medical, fire, environmental, etc.) and respond appropriately following established procedures.
- Incident Management – Required to report all safety incidents and hazards immediately and accurately to supervisors.
- Safe Environment – Commitment to maintaining a safe, clean, and hazard-free environment for all staff, members, and participants.
- Physical Readiness – Must be able to perform physical tasks related to safety, including assisting individuals of various ages and physical abilities.
- Compliance – Follow all YMCA safety protocols, OSHA standards, and state/local regulations as applicable.
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.
Benefits
- Complimentary YMCA Membership
- Flexible Scheduling
- Professional Development
- Retirement Benefits
- Employee Resource Groups
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
