After School Counselor

YMCA; Fort Mill (SC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Upper Palmetto YMCA in Fort Mill, SC invites applications for an After School Counselor (Part Time). Under supervision you will lead an after-school group, help with branch activities, and ensure safety and engagement of participants.

The role emphasizes building a healthy spirit, mind, and body in alignment with YMCA principles. Must be 16+ with CPR/FA within 60 days and a willingness to learn risk management.

Qualifications

• Experience with small, structured groups is preferred.
• Candidate must be at least 16 years old.
• Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED within 60 days of hire.
• Must be a junior in high school or older.
• No prior experience required.
• Positive attitude aligned with YMCA mission.
• Ability to carry, sit, see, hear, speak, run, crouch, lift up to 25 lbs, and walk.

Responsibilities

• Lead a specific after-school group.
• Maintain discipline within the group.
• Adhere to policies related to boundaries with consumers.
• Maintain appropriate relationships with consumers, including babysitting policies.
• Attend required abuse risk management training.
• Follow procedures for high-risk activities and supervision.
• Report suspicions or policy violations by employees, volunteers, and consumers.
• Report all suspicions or allegations of abuse to supervisor immediately.
• Follow emergency procedures in case of accidents.
• Remain with the after-school group at all times.
• Plan and implement open period activities.
• Maintain reports and attendance records.
• Follow established after-school procedures and guidelines.
• Follow the YMCA mission: To put Christian principles into practice through programs that build a healthy spirit, mind and body for all.

Skills

Exposure to small structured groupwork

Age 16+

First Aid/CPR/AED within 60 days

Junior in high school

No experience required

Positive attitude toward YMCA mission

Mobility: carrying, sitting, etc. 25lb

Job description

After School Counselor-Part Time
POSITION SUMMARY:
Part Time
Under supervision of the Site Coordinator/Childcare Director/Program Director/Branch Director and consistent with the Christian mission of the YMCA, the afterschool counselor is responsible for providing program leadership in an afterschool student group. The Counselor will assist the Childcare Director/Program Director/Branch Manager/Regional VP with various branch activities such as special events, and other activities that occur on various occasions.

• Leadership for specific after school group
• Maintain discipline within after school group.
• Adhere to policies related to boundaries with consumers.
• Maintain appropriate relationships with consumers, including babysitting policies
• Attend required abuse risk management training.
• Adhere to procedures related to managing high-risk activities and supervising consumers.
• Report suspicious or inappropriate behaviors and policy violations by employees, volunteers, and consumers.
• Report all suspicions or allegations of abuse immediately to their supervisor
• Follow emergency procedures in case of accidents
• Remain with after school group at all times.
• Plan and implement open period activities.
• Maintain reports and attendance records.
• Follow established after school procedures and guidelines.
• Follow the YMCA mission: To put Christian principles into practice through programs that build a healthy spirit, mind and body for all.

Qualifications:

• Exposure to small structured group work.
• Must be at least 16 years of age.
• Adult and Pediatric First Aid/AED/CPR within 60 days of hire.
• Must be at least a junior in high school.
• No experience required.
• Have a positive attitude and desire to achieve the mission of the Upper Palmetto YMCA
• Carrying, sitting, seeing, hearing, speaking, running, crouching, lifting (25lbs.), and walking