Y's Time Counselor - Malone

Plattsburgh YMCA; Town of Malone (NY); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

The Plattsburgh YMCA is seeking a supportive Y's Time counselor to supervise and engage school-age children after school. You will lead crafts, games, homework support, and group activities in a safe, structured environment.

Responsibilities include following the daily schedule, encouraging teamwork, communicating with families and staff, and maintaining clean activity spaces. Experience with children and strong communication are preferred for this part-time role.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children is preferred.
• Strong communication and leadership skills required.
• Reliable, energetic, and organized.
• Ability to lead active games and participate in physical activities.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and ensure the safety of children.
• Follow the daily program schedule.
• Lead arts and crafts, games, sports, and group activities.
• Encourage positive behavior and teamwork.
• Prepare and clean activity areas.
• Communicate effectively with staff and families.
• Follow all program policies and safety procedures.

Skills

Experience with children

Strong communication

Leadership skills

Job description

Description

The Y's Time counselors provide a safe, fun, and engaging environment for school-age children during afterschool hours. This position follows a daily schedule while leading crafts, group activities, homework support, gym games, outdoor play, and other enrichment activities.

Responsibilities:

• Supervise and ensure the safety of children.
• Follow the daily program schedule.
• Lead arts and crafts, games, sports, and group activities.
• Encourage positive behavior and teamwork.
• Prepare and clean activity areas.
• Communicate effectively with staff and families.
• Follow all program policies and safety procedures.

Requirements

• Experience working with children preferred.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• Reliable, energetic, and organized.
• Ability to lead active games and participate in physical activities.