AfterSchool Counselor - Wetumpka

YMCA of Greater Montgomery; Wetumpka (AL); On-site; USD 13,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

YMCA Membership

Program Discounts

Employer Funded Retirement Plan

Optional 403B Retirement Savings

Tuition Discount

Professional Development Opportunities

Job summary

The YMCA of Greater Montgomery in Wetumpka, AL is seeking a part-time AfterSchool Counselor to supervise children in the ASP, assist with daily planning, and lead activities under the Youth Development Director.

You will ensure safety, build positive relationships with families, support site maintenance, and participate in trainings. Minimum age 16; CPR/First Aid within 30 days of hire is required.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 16 years old and capable of working with elementary age children.
• Supportive of YMCA philosophy and goals.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and implementing the daily program.
• Supervise a specific group of children and maintain professional attitude.
• Participate in activities including lesson plans, sports, crafts.
• Ensure the safety of program participants at all times.
• Establish positive relationships with parents, participants and staff.
• Help with site maintenance and housekeeping tasks.
• Attend mandatory staff meetings and trainings.
• Complete required program documentation
• Manage equipment and supplies maintenance

Skills

Child supervision

Activity planning

Communication with parents

Safety awareness

Job description

Under the direction and supervision of the Youth Development Director and Site Director(s), the counselor is expected to supervise, manage and interact with the children registered in the AfterSchool Program (ASP).

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Assist in planning and implementing the daily program under the direction of the Youth Development Director.
• Supervise and interact with a specific group of children while maintaining a professional attitude and loyalty to the YMCA.
• To plan, implement and participate in all scheduled activities including, but not limited to, weekly lesson plans, sports, games, crafts, etc.
• Be responsible for the safety of program participants at all times.
• Establish and maintain positive relationships with parents, program participants and other staff.
• Assist with general site maintenance.
• Attend all mandatory staff meetings and training programs.
• To complete all required documentation for the program.
• Responsible for maintenance and care of equipment and supplies.
• To help with housekeeping tasks as necessary.
• Arrive at the site and be ready to work by the scheduled work time.
• May substitute at a program site and perform any other added responsibilities as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Must be at least 16 years old, undergoing professional preparation to be a leader of young children or having experience with elementary age children. Must be willing to fulfill the counselor’s responsibilities in accordance with the YMCA’s philosophy and goals.

Required Certifications and Trainings

• CPR, First Aid and AED or within 30 days of hire
• Child Abuse Prevention, Bloodborne Pathogens within 30 days of hire

Benefits Include

• YMCA Individual Membership
• Program Discounts
• 12% Employer Funded Retirement Plan (once eligible)
• Optional 403B Retirement Savings Account
• Troy University Tuition Discount
• Professional Development Opportunities and Trainings

The YMCA of Greater Montgomery is proud to be an Equal Employment Employer. Employment is subject to a background check.

Pay Range: $11 per hour