Counselor - After School Programs

YMCA of the Triangle; Cary (NC); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

YMCA of the Triangle is seeking a Youth Counselor to guide elementary and middle school participants after school at Cardinal Charter, Kingswood and Morrisville Elementary schools. You will help run activities, model positive behavior, and create a fun and safe environment aligned with YMCA values.

You will work with staff and families, coordinate with school teams, and contribute to a program that supports development, social skills, and teamwork in a supportive community setting.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 16 years of age.
• Experience with children or teens preferred but not required.
• Certifications or training may be required.

Responsibilities

• Supervises and builds relationships with a group of elementary and/or middle school students.
• Implements developmentally appropriate activities aligned with YMCA values.
• Creates an atmosphere that is fun, safe, friendly and challenging.
• Mentors and models responsible behavior for youth participants.
• Maintains positive relationships with campers, parents, school staff and YMCA staff.
• Adheres to policies including medical, safety and emergency procedures.
• Ensures space and equipment are kept clean and ready for activities.
• Attends staff meetings and trainings and engages with community organizations.

Skills

Child care

Communication

Diversity awareness

Multilingual

Job description

**POSITION SUMMARY:**Under the supervision of the Youth Site Director the Youth Counselor is responsible for leading, developing, and building relationships with the youth participants in the program.They are responsible for managing these functions in accordance with the stated mission, goals, and policies established by the administrative staff, governing committees, and Board of Directors of the YMCA.Job Schedule: Monday through Friday - start times range from 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. until 6 pm. Current openings at Cardinal Charter, Kingswood and Morrisville Elementary.schools.**ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:**· Supervises and builds relationships with a group of elementary and/or middle school students.· Implements program activities that are culturally relevant, developmentally appropriate and consistent with YMCA values.· Creates an atmosphere that is fun, safe, friendly and challenging.· Mentors and models responsible behavior while leading children in the program.· Models and facilitates relationship-building skills in all interactions and maintains positive relationships with campers, parents, school staff and other YMCA staff.· Adheres to YMCA policies and procedures, including those related to medical and disciplinary situations, child abuse prevention and emergency management.· Ensures that space and equipment used for the program is taken care of and left in good, clean condition daily.· Attends staff meetings and trainings.· Develops and maintains collaborative relationships with community organizations. Maintains regular, clear, and concise communication within area of responsibility.**QUALIFICATIONS:**· Must be at least 16 years of age.· Previous experience working with children or teens preferred but not required.· Experience preferred in one or more of the following areas: outdoor education, planning and organizing activities, crafts, songs/music, skits, sports, recreational games, etc.· Specific certifications and/or training may be required.· Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.· Multi-lingual desired but not required.**WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:**The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.· Ability to plan, lead and participate in a range of activities in a variety of outdoor/indoor settings.· Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range, or special accommodations made of sufficient nature for completion of assigned tasks.· Ability to communicate clearly through speech and understanding of the English language.· Ability to walk, run, stand, kneel, stoop, and manual dexterity.· Ability to lift a maximum of 40 pounds.· Compliance with all COVID related PPE, cleaning, reporting and prevention expectation efforts. Further training and detail will be provided upon question and/or hire.