Romeoville Before & After School Counselor
About The Position
As a Counselor in our Before and After School Care program, you'll play a vital role in providing a safe, nurturing, and enriching environment for children to grow, learn, and thrive. You will lead engaging activities and games, foster meaningful relationships with participants, and help children discover new interests, develop essential life skills, and build lasting friendships. This role involves assisting with homework, organizing group activities, and being a supportive presence for children and families. The goal is to create a supportive and inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered. This is an opportunity to be a role model, a mentor, and a source of inspiration.
Requirements
- At least 16 years of age.
- Previous experience working with children preferably in a childcare setting.
- CPR, First Aid, AED certifications and Child Abuse Prevention training required before employment.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience with diverse populations preferred.
Responsibilities
- Responsible for the safety and security of all children under your supervision.
- Provide leadership for before and after school youth programs for children 5-12 years of age.
- Encourage children to participate in daily enrichment group activities, including field trips, character development activities, arts and crafts, swimming, nature walks, outdoor/indoor games, and general recreation.
- Ensure all children are well supervised and participating in safe activities at all times.
- Follow all YMCA policies and procedures.
- Provide a quality experience to children and parents focused on YMCA core values: caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility.
- Assume responsibility for the safety and well-being of all program participants at all times and report any problems with staff, children or parents to Director.
- Follow YMCA policy and procedures, including those related to medical and disciplinary situations, child abuse prevention and emergencies.
- Help plan, implement and supervise group activities according to the goals and plans of the Greater Joliet Area YMCA.
- Provide a high level of customer service while interacting with school personnel, YMCA members, guests, and staff.
- Develop a positive working relationship with program participants and parents.
- Ensure the proper maintenance of storage areas, equipment and supplies.
- Actively participate in all programming curriculum.
- Assist with the daily set up and clean-up of activity area, craft projects and snack.
- Know and adhere to all school policies and guidelines, and be respectful of shared space between the school and program.
- Attend all staff meetings and trainings.
- Be a positive role model for the parents, staff and children.
- Upon pick up, confirm authorized person is able to pick up student(s) by verifying their photo ID.
- Responsible for cleaning/disinfecting all high touch areas on a regular basis and as needed.
- Accepts other duties as deemed appropriate within scope of position.
Benefits
- FREE Y Membership
- 25% off on Y programming
- Participation in the Y’s retirement plan (when eligibility requirements have been met)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
