Counselor - Willow Springs Before School | Poole Family YMCA

Theuniversityunion; Garner (NC); On-site; USD 13,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

The YMCA in Garner, NC is seeking a Youth Counselor to lead, develop, and build positive relationships with youth participants under the supervision of the Youth Site Director. You will help implement engaging activities aligned with YMCA values.

This part-time, non-exempt role runs Monday through Friday; base pay is $11.00 per hour, with an additional $2.00 per hour when working in the Before School program. Must be at least 16 years old; prior child-related work is preferred.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 16 years of age.
• Previous experience working with children or teens preferred but not required.
• Experience preferred in outdoor education, planning and organizing activities, crafts, songs/music, skits, sports, recreational games, etc.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Youth development

Child supervision

Multilingual

Communication

Job description

• 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 (Days): Monday - Friday

Additional Information: In addition to this hourly rate, you will receive an additional $2/hour when working in the Before School program .

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 disciplinarysituations, 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.