'26-'27 Red Hill Elementary Lead After School Counselor

Piedmont YMCA•North Garden, VA

1d•$17 - $17•Onsite

About The Position

The YMCA After School Program seeks a cause-driven leader to provide a safe, quality experience for elementary-aged children while supporting the YMCA’s focus on Youth Development, Healthy Living, and Social Responsibility. With support from the Site Supervisor, the Lead Counselor provides direction to a group of children, leads daily enrichment lessons, assists with homework support, participates in health and wellness activities, and contributes to day-to-day site operations. The program operates on-site at Red Hill Elementary School in North Garden, Virginia. The work schedule is Monday through Friday, 1:45 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. After School Counselors receive a free YMCA membership.

Requirements

Meet the educational and experience qualifications established by the Department of Social Services Division of Licensing.
Be at least 18 years of age.
Have at least six months of experience working in a supervised child program or setting.
Ability to plan, organize, and implement age-appropriate and developmentally appropriate program activities.
Previous experience with diverse populations.
Ability to develop positive, authentic relationships with people from different backgrounds.
Participate in 24 hours of required in-service training annually.
Complete all required trainings before the start date.
Obtain First Aid, CPR, and MAT certifications within the first 30 days.
Pass a background check and receive a negative TB result before beginning work.
Ability to plan, lead, and implement indoor and outdoor activities.
Ability to walk, stand, and sit, including on the floor, for long periods.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of experience working with children in a developmental setting.

Responsibilities

Prepare, set up, and implement daily enrichment activities.
Follow program standards for safety and cleanliness.
Supervise children, the classroom, and all activities.
Maintain the program site and equipment.
Build positive rapport and shared interests with youth, modeling relationship-building in all interactions.
Maintain ongoing dialogue with parents and caregivers about children’s needs and progress, and connect families to the YMCA.
Maintain knowledge of and comply with licensing standards established by the Commonwealth of Virginia.
Attend and participate in program activities and team meetings.
Adhere to the YMCA’s core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility.
Continuously update skills by attending outside workshops when possible, participating in professional organizations, and seeking new ideas and materials.