Junior Counselor-ASCC

YMCA of Greenville; Colonial Hills (SC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Work Today, Get Paid Today!!!

Free individual Y membership with 75%–

50% Discount on Programs

12% Retirement Contribution

Job summary

YMCA of Greenville is seeking a Junior Counselor to assist the after school counselor in the health, safety, and welfare of participants, and to demonstrate leadership during programs and activities. You will serve as a positive role model, promoting belonging, achievement, and relationships within the program.

As a part-time team member, you will support counselors in various program areas, attend trainings, and help maintain a safe, welcoming environment.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 15 years old.
• Must have completed YMCA Counselor in Training program.
• CPR and First Aid certifications required.
• Must complete all child abuse prevention training.

Responsibilities

• Assist counselors with program participant supervision; never alone with children.
• Assist in various program areas (e.g., Pool, Waterfront).
• Attend staff meetings and trainings.
• Maintain a positive attitude and support staff morale.
• Assist with organizing campers' belongings.
• Assist with teaching activities and leading songs as needed.
• Be flexible to provide support in any area of the day camp.

Skills

Child supervision

Teamwork

Communication

Adaptability

Education

Counselor in Training completion

CPR and First Aid certifications

Child abuse prevention training

Job description

Overview

The YMCA of Greenville is a dynamic and rapidly growing association that seeks to strengthen the community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility.

The Junior Counselor, under the direct supervision of the Program Director, is responsible for assisting the after school counselor in the health, safety, and welfare of program participants, demonstrate leadership and show active participation in programs, skill periods and camp related activities. Serve as a positive and wholesome role model to all participants and staff. Junior Counselors will help create an environment that promotes belonging, achievement and relationships.

Not only will you be part of amazing mission driven work, but we also offer the following benefits for our Part-time Staff:

• Work Today, Get Paid Today!!!Instant access to your earned wages before payday.
• Free individual Y membership, with 75% discount on upgraded memberships (discount applies to non-seasonal hires).
• 50% Discount on Programs, including Childcare, Sports, Aquatics, and Personal Training.
• 12% Retirement Contribution, once fully vested.
• 403b Retirement Savings Plan.

Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day.

We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become.

We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality.

We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world.

We are nurturing: we support you in your journey to develop your full potential.

We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you.

Responsibilities

• Assist counselors with program participantsupervision, never to be alone with program participants or left as the sole supervision for children.
• Assist in various program areas (i.e., Pool, Waterfront).
• Attend staff meetings and participate in staff planning committees.
• Attend trainings.
• Maintain a positive attitude and refrain from behavior that will affect staff morale.
• Assist counselors in maintaining program participantbelongings in an orderly and clean fashion.
• Assist with teaching of skills periodsIchoice activities.
• Assist other counselors with leading songs when needed.
• Participate and ensure cleanliness in trash detail of your assigned area in camp during "all camp cleanup".
• Be available and flexible to provide support and fill in at any area of the day camp as needed.
• Encouraged to redirect participantsif their behavior warrants. They may not be disciplined or be responsible for discipline. Report any concerns or issues with a participantto a counselor or programdirector.
• Report any items that may provide a health or safety hazard to staff, members, or guests as well as your own health concerns to your supervisor.
• Follow allstaff policies and procedures at all times especially those related to keeping children safe in our facilities and programs, including those related to the monitoring and supervision of children.
• Report any suspicious behavior and violation of policy and procedures to your supervisor.

Other Responsilities

• Adhere to policies related to boundaries with campers.
• Attend/complete required abuse risk management training.
• Adhere to procedures related to managing high-risk activities and supervising consumers.
• Follow mandated reporting requirements.
• Adhere to job-specific abuse risk management responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 15 years old.
• Must have completed the YMCA Counselor in Training program.
• Must pass the CPR and First Aid Certifications.
• Must complete all child abuse prevention training.

Preferred

• Knowledge or experience in afterschool, camp, childcare activities.