YMCA After School Counselor

The YMCA After School Counselor is responsible for the supervision, care, and well-being of children enrolled in the after-school program. The counselor will create a safe, enjoyable, and engaging environment that promotes positive youth development and adheres to YMCA policies and standards.
Afterschool Requirements

• Report staff or child accident/incidents or suspected child abuse or injury to the Site Director as soon as possible, and follow policy/procedure following each occurrence.
• Attend all scheduled staff meetings, trainings, and any other meetings deemed necessary by the Site Director.
• Assist with drills to practice site-evacuation/emergency procedures for fire, chemical spill, tornado, etc., and is capable of implementing such procedures.
• Has the ability to work alone and with a team.
• Open to learning, coaching and supervision.
• Will lead children in group activities, especially recreational activities.
• Has a fundamental appreciation and understanding of group management and child development.
• Is creative, has a sense of humor, patience, conviction, genuineness, enthusiasm, initiative, self-control, flexibility, ability to learn, integrity, and ingenuity.
• Available daily from dismissal of school to 6:30pm Monday through Friday
• Minimum age: 18 years of age; Education: High School Degree/ G.E.D. or higher
• Complete of an 8-hour Pre-service orientation in components outlined by The Department of Health and Human Services or have 6 months' previous experience in a licensed childcare center.
• Complete First Aid, CPR, Sexual Harassment, and Child Abuse Prevention within the first 30 days and any additional training requested of supervisor.
• Able to lift up to 40 pounds and carry for a distance of at least 40 yards.
• Auditory and/or visual awareness of each child's ongoing activity as appropriate

YMCA Childcare Perks/Benefits
The YMCA truly cares about its employees, is a great place to help build your resume, every day is different, you can make an impact and enjoy many perks of working at the Y!

• NO WEEKEND WORK SCHEDULE (seasonal paid trainings will be announced in advance)
• FREE Y Membership/Discounts on Y programs (sports/childcare/personal training)
• Opportunity to earn Paid Time Off
• Peer Mentoring opportunities
• Paid CPR certification and fingerprinting
• 403b Retirement Option
• Opportunities for Professional development and childcare certifications
• Career Advancement Opportunities

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