After School Counselor

YMCA of Upper Palmetto; South Carolina; On-site; USD 13,776 - 20,664; Part time

Job summary

A community organization in South Carolina is seeking an Afterschool Counselor to lead and supervise an afterschool program. The role includes maintaining discipline, planning activities, and supporting the mission of building a healthy spirit, mind, and body. Qualified candidates should be at least 16 years old and have a positive attitude. No prior experience is required, making it a great opportunity for high school juniors to gain leadership experience.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 16 years of age.
• Positive attitude and desire to achieve the mission of the YMCA.
• Ability to carry, sit, see, hear, speak, run, crouch, lift (25lbs), and walk.

Responsibilities

• Provide program leadership for the afterschool group.
• Maintain discipline and follow emergency procedures.
• Plan and implement activities for the group.
• Maintain reports and attendance records.

Skills

Positive attitude

Ability to work in structured groups

Education

High school junior or above

Job description

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.
• 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.
• 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