Counselor Multiple Locations Afterschool

YMCA of the Triangle; North Carolina; In loco; USD 17.000 - 25.000; Part-time

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YMCA of the Triangle seeks an enthusiastic Counselor at the Chatham Park YMCA in Pittsboro, NC to lead afterschool activities for youth. You will build positive relationships, supervise groups, and support a safe, engaging program aligned with YMCA values.

Youth development is at the heart of this role; experience with children is preferred but not required. The position is part-time and non-exempt, offering flexible hours within our afterschool schedule.

Competenze

• Must be at least 16 years old.
• Experience with children or teens preferred but not required.
• Experience in outdoor education, planning activities, crafts, songs/music, skits, or sports is a plus.
• Certifications and/or training may be required.
• Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups from all backgrounds.
• Multilingual desired but not required.

Mansioni

• Supervise and build relationships with elementary/middle school participants.
• Implement culturally relevant, developmentally appropriate activities aligned with YMCA values.
• Create a fun, safe, friendly and challenging atmosphere.
• Mentor and model responsible behavior for youth.
• Maintain communication with campers, parents, school staff, and YMCA staff.
• Assist with space and equipment care and post-activity cleanup.
• Attend staff meetings and trainings; collaborate with community partners.

Conoscenze

Youth development

Child interaction

Activity planning

Diversity & inclusion

Multilingual (desirable)

Communication

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# Counselor Multiple Locations AfterschoolPittsboro, NCPart-Time Non-ExemptChatham Park YMCAYouth DevelopmentApply1. Home2. About3. Jobs4. Current Opportunities5. Counselor Multiple Locations Afterschool## Job Description Apply**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.**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.## Job LocationThis position is located at Chatham Park YMCA in Pittsboro, NC