Head Counselor - Tracking Out | Southeast Raleigh YMCA

Theuniversityunion; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

Theuniversityunion is seeking a Head Counselor for our YMCA Youth Program in Raleigh, NC. The role focuses on leading staff and campers, coaching personnel, and ensuring safety within a 35-40 hour weekly schedule.

Seasonal shifts align with Track Schedule, with opportunities to assist in other departments. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills, experience with youth programs, and the ability to manage multiple tasks while maintaining a positive environment for children and

Qualifications

• Must be at least 16 years of age.
• High school diploma or GED required with 1 year of youth experience preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to relate to diverse groups and adapt to various community needs.
• Experience in staff supervision and program coordination is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership to the program and daily coaching to staff.
• Ensure safety and enforce performance standards.
• Maintain communication with parents and school faculty.
• Lead program activities and assist in major discipline issues.
• Support and develop staff and campers within YMCA guidelines.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Public speaking

Problem solving

Multilingual (optional)

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

• Location 1436 Rock Quarry Rd.,Raleigh, NC, 27610,United States
• Base Pay $12.00 / Hour
• Job Category Youth Development
• Employee Type Part-Time Non-Exempt

Description

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the supervision of the Youth Program Director, the Head Counselor is responsible for leading the management and development of assigned staff and campers.

They will support, develop, and coach all assigned staff under their direction, as well as give leadership to camp programs as a whole. They have the responsibility for all aspects of the assigned programs when the Director or other program leadership is unavailable.

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

Job Schedule (Time): 7 a.m. - 6 p.m. (35-40 hour work week)

Additional Information: The position is a seasonal position designed for candidates who can work during WCPSS' Track 4 Break Schedule:

- October 7-23
- January 4-22
- March 29-April 16

Preferred candidates should have flexibility to work early morning and/or late afternoon shifts. We will also have opportunities for the candidate to serve in other capacities within other departments.

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

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Provide leadership to the program and daily support and coaching to all assigned staff.
• Hold assigned staff accountable to performance standards, including safety.
• Maintain awareness of issues with staff, campers, and parents in their charge.
• Provide regular informal coaching to staff in line with Director’s feedback and support.
• Lead afternoon assemblies when appropriate.
• Assist counselors with major discipline issues.
• Keep programmed areas clean, neat and supplied at all times.
• Maintain open communication with parents and school faculty.
• Help to open or close programs daily.
• Have complete knowledge of emergency procedures to ensure safety of children.
• Attend and promote all staff meetings and Family Nights.
• Help program daily activities that engage children physically, mentally, and emotionally.
• If applicable, assist in tracking and improving the academic progress of Y-Learning children
• Models relationship-building skills in all interactions. 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
• High school diploma or GED required with 1 year of experience working with youth preferred.
• Previous experience in personal development, outreach initiatives, and supervision of staff and participants.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills are required.
• Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.
• Strong programming, communication, public speaking, and problem solving skills.
• Ability to assist in the management of the facility, equipment, and staff.
• Must obtain certifications through the YMCA in Basic Life Support/First Aid and Emergency Oxygen within first 60 days of hire.
• 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.

• Requires corrected vision, speech, and hearing to normal range, or have special accommodations made of sufficient nature for completion of assigned tasks.
• Ability to lift and carry a minimum of 50 pounds, as well as stand, walk, kneel, stoop, bend, and climb.
• Ability to work in a confined space, drive a motor vehicle, pull, and push to appropriate standards.
• Ability to quickly adapt to change, work under stressful conditions, be responsible for others, and communicate clearly through written and verbal communication.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.