2026-2027 School Year Before and After School Counselors

SOMERSET COUNTY YMCA; Hillsborough Township (NJ); On-site; USD 18,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free individual YMCA membership

10% discount on programming

Access to Y Retirement Fund

Professional development & mentoring

Inclusive community and employee ERNs

Job summary

Greater Somerset County YMCA in Hillsborough, NJ is seeking enthusiastic counselors for our Before and After school programs. The role is fully on-site, with responsibilities ranging from supervising children to maintaining a safe and engaging activity space.

Ideal candidates will have HS diploma or be a senior, be at least 17, and bring experience with children in group settings. Training, professional development, and growth opportunities are provided by the YMCA.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 17 years of age.
• Must have High School Diploma or be a Senior in High School.
• Must have experience working with children in a structured group setting.
• Must have ability to learn and think quickly to solve child-to-child situations.
• Good communication skills and ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments.

Responsibilities

• Assists with implementation of a varied and challenging program of activities for children including Homework Time, Enrichment Activities, Organized Physical Activities, Free Play, and Snack Time.
• Assists Site Supervisor with supervision of all children on the site.
• Build relationships with children and families and greet them positively every day.
• Maintains discipline with children under the YMCA policies and code of conduct.
• Assists Site Supervisor with motivating children to participate in activities.
• Provides a safe environment for children and follows safety procedures.

Skills

Experience with children

Good communication

Learn/think quickly

Education

High School Diploma or HS Senior

Job description

An exciting opportunity to join the team of a progressive YMCA located in vibrant Somerset County, New Jersey. The YMCA is one of the nation’s leading nonprofit organizations dedicated to strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. With a 150-year-old history, Greater Somerset County YMCA (GSCY) is a pillar of the community and has seven locations across three counties, which collectively serve upwards of 30,000 individuals. GSCY has 100 full-time and 950 part-time employees along with operating revenues to $22+ million.

The Y empowers everyone—no matter who they are or where they are from. To fulfill our purpose of strengthening community for all, GSCY is committed to being an inclusive organization and leveraging our collective impact to address social inequities. To learn more about GSCY, visit our website: http://gscymca.org

Hillsborough YMCA

is currently seeking Counselors for our Before and After school programs in Hillsborough New Jersey. We are looking for cause-driven leaders that share our commitment to nurture and support our children, promote youth development, and foster a sense of social responsibility. This job is fully on-site, not remote.

Essential Functions

• Assists with implementation of a varied and challenging program of activities for children which includes Homework Time, Enrichment Activities, Organized Physical Activities, Free Play, and Snack Time.
• Assists Site Supervisor with supervision of all children on the site
• Build relationships with children and families - Greet them in a positive manner every day.
• Maintains discipline with children during all activities under the guidance of the GSC YMCA Child Abuse Prevention Policy and Code of Conduct.
• Assists the Site Supervisor with motivating and encouraging all children to participate in program activities.
• Provides a safe environment for children and follow all required safety procedures in case of emergency.
• Assists the Site Supervisor in developing an attractive, organized, clean, and stimulating space:
  • Cleaning and disinfect of all equipment as per state requirements (daily or weekly).
  • Maintain site/room, equipment and materials in an orderly and safe manner.
  • Set up the site/room in advance of children's arrival and cleans up after children's departure.
• Keeps Site Supervisor apprised of situations requiring their attention as it relates to children's behavior.

Requirements

• Must be at least 17 years of age.
• Must have High School Diploma or be a Senior in High School
• Must have experience working with children in a structured group setting
• Must have ability to learn and think quickly to solve child-to-child situations
• Good communication skills and ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments.

Benefits of working part-time at GSCY include:

• FREE Individual Membership Access to any YMCA in the Nation.
• 10% Discount on most programming at Greater Somerset County YMCA.
• Access to one of the leading retirement programs "Y Retirement Fund" from the first day of employment.
• Opportunities for professional development, mentoring, growth, and promotion throughout the YMCA Movement.
• Supportive and inclusive community for people of all backgrounds and access to Employee Resource Networks.

Greater Somerset County YMCA is a drug free work environment. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information who share our values of Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility.