Dynamic After-School Program Counselor

YMCA of Northwest North Carolina; Statesville (NC); On-site; USD 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

The YMCA of Northwest North Carolina is hiring a Seasonal Counselor for the Statesville Family YMCA in Statesville, NC. The role supports programming, coordinates the site, and ensures curriculum and materials are prepared and accessible.

You will build relationships with staff, students and parents, maintain records, attend trainings, and follow safety procedures. A high school education is required; online trainings and ASHI certifications must be completed within 30 days of employment.

Qualifications

• High school education; or up to one month related experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Possess strong written and verbal communication skills
• All Online trainings, New Hire onboarding and ASHI Certifications within 30 days of employment
• Ability to apply proactive team management techniques and employ conflict resolution with team as needed.
• Must be available for Out of School Days (days when school is closed and we have full day care at the branch).

Responsibilities

• Coordinates the site in accordance with YMCA guidelines, ensuring all program curriculum and materials are prepared accordingly and accessible.
• Builds effective, authentic relationships with staff, students and parents; helps them connect with each other and the YMCA.
• Maintains records as required (i.e. site checklist, attendance, food service, staff & student forms, etc.).
• Attends staff meetings and trainings as scheduled.
• Follows all YMCA policies, rules, regulations and procedures, including emergency and safety procedures.
• Ensures that the site is kept organized and all supplies are put away daily. Reports damaged equipment.
• Required to Participate in Aquatics Activities during out of school time (Including Swimming, or Deck Supervision)
• Also, the counselor will be involved directly with school personnel, and/or YMCA Staff and is expected to build a professional working relationship with his/her assigned site under the direction of the site supervisor.
• Additional responsibilities include providing the best customer service to parents and program participants, assisting with monthly statistical reports, planning site activities that follows the curriculum, and HEPA standards.
• The counselor must be a team player, organized, take initiative and be seen as a leader by others.

Skills

Written and verbal communication

Team management / conflict resolution

Education

High school education or equivalent

Job description

The YMCA of Northwest North Carolina is hiring a Seasonal Counselor for the Statesville Family YMCA in Statesville, NC. The role supports programming, coordinates the site, and ensures curriculum and materials are prepared and accessible.

You will build relationships with staff, students and parents, maintain records, attend trainings, and follow safety procedures. A high school education is required; online trainings and ASHI certifications must be completed within 30 days of employment.