Counselor – Club Facilitator

Greater Missoula Family YMCA•Missoula, MT

just now•$15

About The Position

The counselor is responsible for facilitation of YMCA Youth Clubs, maintaining the safety of all members in the program area, and engaging youth members in appropriate activities. Counselors must be comfortable working with school-age children, other Y-staff, and communicating clearly with supervisors. Counselors are viewed as positive role models in the facility and in the community, and should always model the Y core values of Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility. Counselors must be able to thrive in an environment with the unique challenges of a non-profit and community service organization, and have the flexibility to work in a constantly changing environment. Works with minimal supervision.

Requirements

Minimum one year of high school attendance
Certification in CPR, First Aid, Child Abuse Training – can be obtained at the YMCA
Satisfactory Background Check required to be eligible to work with children
Work effectively in a group as a team member
Interpret and enforce all safety and health regulations
Ability to respond to emergency situations
Ability to build genuine relationships with participants and maintain a welcoming environment with people from all walks of life
Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work enthusiastically with constantly changing priorities
Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to create and maintain positive relationships and work with a diverse group of individuals
Ability to exercise sound judgment and handle conflicts in a timely and professional manner
Must be able to meet minimum requirements and perform functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation
Must be able to communicate clearly to all children, parents, members and company personnel
Ability to attend all trainings and meetings as required, even if scheduled outside normal working or regular scheduled hours
Present a clean, well-groomed appearance
Ability to walk, stand, and sit (including on the floor) for long periods of time
Exposure to communicable diseases and bodily fluids
Must be able to lift and carry supplies and equipment weighing up to 75 pounds
Frequently requires bending, leaning, kneeling, lifting and walking

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent
Experience working with children
Prior experience working in youth programs, camps, or other YMCA departments

Responsibilities

Adheres to the Mission of the YMCA at all times and implements the Y’s core values of caring, honesty, respect & responsibility into youth spaces.
Facilitate youth & teen club activities, building on curriculum week to week to provide opportunity for growth & development of interests.
Know, educate, and enforce rules and policies to members.
Ensure a safe environment for all members using any part of the facility
Know the names of members and make self known and available to them.
Establish a positive culture amongst members in clubs fostering an appreciation for the spaces, and ownership/belonging amongst youth members.
Assist with implementation of other youth programs engaged in the youth spaces.
Attend staff meetings, in-service training programs, certification courses, and required child sexual abuse prevention traning.
Communicate facility needs and concerns to supervisor, and help maintain the cleanliness of YMCA spaces including hallways, restrooms, gyms, Youth Activity Center, The Hub, and the Airnasium.
Understand all emergency procedures including code adam, evacuation, lockdown, active shooter, and wallfast rescue.
Communicate effectively with members, supervisor, the Welcome Center, and other YMCA staff.
Comply with legal and ethical obligation as a mandatory reporter of suspected child abuse and cooperate fully with any investigation of such abuse.
Know the schedule and report for work on time.
Other duties as assigned.