Part-Time After-School Counselor | Flexible Hours & Impact

GREATER SOMERSET COUNTY YMCA; Princeton (NJ); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

FREE Individual Membership Access toYM

10% Discount on programming

Y Retirement Fund

Professional development

Employee Resource Networks

Job summary

Greater Somerset County YMCA in Princeton, NJ is seeking part-time counselors to assist with after-school programs from 3:00pm to 5:00pm or 3:00pm to 6:00pm. The role runs Sept 2026 through June 2027 at Montgomery Township schools, on-site.

Responsibilities include supervising children, delivering activities, and maintaining a safe, engaging environment. Minimum age 16 and experience with children are required; flexible, team-oriented, and committed to YMCA values.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 16 years of age.
• Experience with children in school, after school, or camp setting.
• Sound judgment, ability to prioritize and be self-directed, and work independently.
• Ability to work flexibly with a collaborative team of staff members and volunteers.
• Must be willing to work with all persons without regard to race, religion, ethnic origin, socioeconomic status or disability.
• Positive, “can do” attitude demonstrated by willingness to pitch in and help wherever needed.
• Must be committed to the goals and objectives of the Princeton Family YMCA programs.
• Must be willing to fulfill responsibilities in accordance with YMCA standards and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Assists with implementation of a varied and challenging program of activities for children including Homework Time, Enrichment Activities, Organized Physical Activities, Free Play, and Snack Time.
• Assists Site Supervisor with supervision of all children on the site
• Build relationships with children and families - greet them in a positive manner every day.
• Maintains discipline with children during all activities under the guidance of the YMCA policy.
• Assists the Site Supervisor with motivating and encouraging all children to participate in program activities.
• Provides a safe environment for children and follows all required safety procedures in case of emergency.
• Assists the Site Supervisor in developing an attractive, organized, clean, and stimulating space: cleaning and disinfecting equipment, maintaining space, setting up and cleaning after arrivals/departures
• Keeps Site Supervisor apprised of situations requiring attention related to children's behavior.

Skills

Child supervision

Team collaboration

Flexible scheduling

Safety awareness

Job description

Greater Somerset County YMCA in Princeton, NJ is seeking part-time counselors to assist with after-school programs from 3:00pm to 5:00pm or 3:00pm to 6:00pm. The role runs Sept 2026 through June 2027 at Montgomery Township schools, on-site.

Responsibilities include supervising children, delivering activities, and maintaining a safe, engaging environment. Minimum age 16 and experience with children are required; flexible, team-oriented, and committed to YMCA values.