Before School Program Counselor (6:30am-9:am) - Chandler / Gilbert Family YMCA

YMCA; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 21,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free YMCA Staff Membership

Discounted Family Membership

Employee Program Rewards and Discounts

Paid Sick Leave (after 90 days of work

Employee & Employer Retirement Contrib

Job summary

The Valley of the Sun YMCA in Chandler, AZ is seeking a part-time Program Counselor to support after-school and summer activities. You will help plan and run arts, crafts, and gym games while ensuring a safe, engaging environment for children.

Requirements include at least 18 years old, creativity, enthusiasm for working with kids, and reliable morning availability. Benefits include staff membership and retirement options.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Imagination and creativity.
• Positive energetic attitude.
• Enjoy working with children.
• Flexible schedule availability (Before School: M-F 6:30am-9:00am).
• Possess knowledge and desire to work with children.
• Mature judgment and sound decision-making.
• Ability to communicate effectively with members, peers, and supervisor.
• Current fingerprint clearance card and negative TB, or ability to obtain.
• Ability to communicate information on YMCA Child Care Programs.
• Be observant, safety conscious and react calmly in emergencies.

Responsibilities

• Lead children through fun interactive activities such as arts & crafts, gym games and more.
• Create positive memories for each child, each day.

Skills

Creativity

Communication

Flexibility

Child care

Safety awareness

Job description

• Location 1655 W. Frye Rd.,Chandler, AZ, 85224,United States
• Base Pay $15.25 - $16.78 / Hour
• Job Category Valley of the Sun YMCA
• Employee Type Part Time Hourly

Description

Assist in planning, development and implementation of all activities at a program site during the school year or summer.

RESPONSIBILITIES OF A PROGRAM COUNSELOR:

• Lead children through fun interactive activates such as arts & crafts, gym games and so much more.
• Create positive lasting memories for each child, each day.

*This is not an exhaustive list of job duties. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned.

REQUIREMENTS TO BE A PROGRAM COUNSELOR:

• Minimum age of 18.
• Imagination and creativity.
• A positive energetic attitude.
• Must enjoy working with children.
• Flexible schedule availability.
  • Before School: M-F 6:30am-9:00am availability.
• Possess knowledge and desire to work with children.
• Possess mature judgment and sound decision-making.
• Ability to communicate effectively with members, peers, and supervisor.
• Current fingerprint clearance card and negative TB or the ability to obtain.
• Ability to effectively communicate information on YMCA Child Care Programs.
• Must be observant, safety conscious and able to react calmly and quickly in an emergency.

PART TIME BENEFITS:

• Free YMCA Staff Membership
• Discounted Family Membership
• Employee Program Rewards and Discounts
• Paid Sick Leave (after 90 days of employment)
• Employee & Employer Retirement Contribution Options

OUR YMCA CULTURE:

The Valley of the Sun YMCA has been a trusted place of belonging, growth, and opportunity. We are for strengthening families, and creating opportunities for every child, teen, adult and senior to thrive. Guided by our call to Be Well. Do Good. Lead Change. Our goal is to expand access, deepen impact and secure a sustainable future for the Y across Arizona.

Valley of the Sun YMCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for this opening. Unless explicitly authorized by law, selection will be made without regard to, and there will be no discrimination because of, color, race, religion, national origin, marital status, parental status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, age (40 or over), sex (including pregnancy and related conditions, gender identity, and sexual orientation), or on the basis of personal favoritism, or any other non-merit factors.

Our YMCA promotes a safe environment that is free from abuse. No form of abuse will be tolerated. All allegations of abuse will be taken seriously and responded to in accordance with our Abuse Response Process.

This job announcement is not intended to be inclusive of all functions, responsibilities and qualifications associated with the position, however, representative of the essential job functions and typical criteria considered necessary to successfully perform the position.