Y's Kids Counselor

Salina Family YMCA•Salina, KS

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the SACC Director, the Y’s Kids Counselor provides a quality experience to children and parents that focus on the YMCA core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility.

Requirements

Must be at least 16 years of age.
For the Lead Counselor position; Must be at least 18 years of age and possess a high school diploma or GED.
At least 1 year of college or equivalent experience in education, childcare, or youth programming.
Have a working knowledge of elementary school aged children, their developmental stages, and must assist in planning activities according to the capabilities and interest.
Ability to work in a team setting, values education, and have a working knowledge of leisure time activities in the areas of recreational youth sports, arts, and crafts.
Able to relate to children and parents and must stay within the YMCA safety guidelines and regulations.
Certifications: CPR/FA, within 30 days of hire

Responsibilities

Prioritize the needs and safety of children above all.
Arrive at work and be at designated station by assigned time.
Plan, supervise, and take an active part in all activities.
Take daily written attendance of assigned group. Parents must sign their child in (only full days) and out.
Take roll, by name, for your group every time location is changed in or outside of the YMCA.
Carry children’s files in group bag at all times.
Assist Lead Counselor with the upcoming weekly activity plans for your groups.
Follow all Y’s Kids schedules. Changes must be approved by the School Age Coordinator.
Responsible for putting their group’s whereabouts on the dry erase board in the lobby area.
Keep written records of personal notes and schedules pertaining to all participants. Attach notes concerning medication or authorization to pick up to the child’s packet.
Administer correct medications to children in their assigned group as needed. Record all medication given and the times on the proper form of each participant’s packet.
Administer first aid in a timely manner as needed and fill out all proper documentation.
Discipline participants when appropriate and fill out all proper documentation.
Complete general housekeeping duties related to activities. Pay special attention to ensure the restrooms are clean and clutter free after a group uses them.
Assist with the preparation, serving, and clean up of all snacks.
Communicate with other counselors, coordinators, and other YMCA staff frequently and appropriately.
Check for safety of materials, equipment, and facilities daily.
Ensure that all children follow all of the general YMCA rules, as well as the Y’s Kids rules.
Provide exceptional customer service by greeting all participants, maintaining a clean and safe facility and demonstrating professional conduct at all times.
Respond to challenges with possible solutions in a timely manner.
Perform other duties as requested.