Counselor - Stough After School Program | Alexander Family YMCA

Theuniversityunion; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 9,600 - 15,000; Part time

Job summary

The YMCA seeks a part-time Youth Counselor in Raleigh to lead and engage youth in a safe, supportive environment. Under supervision, you will plan activities, foster positive relationships, and align with YMCA mission and policies.

Responsibilities include supervising groups, implementing developmentally appropriate activities, and maintaining equipment and communication with staff and partners. Schedule is Monday–Friday, 3:30–6 p.m., at 1603 Hillsborough Street.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 16 years of age.
• Previous experience with children or teens is preferred but not required.
• Experience in outdoor education, activities planning, crafts, music, sports, or recreational games is a plus.
• Ability to relate well to diverse groups in the community.
• Multilingual ability is desirable but not required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and build relationships with a group of elementary and/or middle school students.
• Implement activities that are culturally relevant and aligned with YMCA values.
• Create a fun, safe, friendly, and challenging atmosphere.
• Mentor and model responsible behavior for campers.
• Maintain positive relationships with youth, parents, school staff, and YMCA staff.

Job description

• Location 1603 Hillsborough Street,Raleigh, NC, 27605,United States
• Base Pay $11.00 / Hour
• Job Category Youth Development
• Employee Type Part-Time Non-Exempt

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-Friday

3:30 - 6 p.m.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Supervisesand builds relationships witha group of elementaryand/or middle schoolstudents.
• Implements program activities that are culturally relevant, developmentally appropriateandconsistent with YMCA values.
• Creates an atmosphere that is fun, safe, friendly and challenging.
• Mentors and models responsible behavior while leadingchildren in the program.
• Models and facilitates relationship-building skills in all interactionsand maintains positiverelationships with campers, parents, school staff and other YMCA staff.
• Adheres toYMCA 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 andleft 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 teenspreferredbutnot required.
• Experience preferred in one or more of the following areas: outdoor education, planning andorganizing 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 ofsufficientnature 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.