Youth Program Mentor & Counselor

YMCA of the Triangle; Pittsboro (NC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

YMCA of the Triangle in Pittsboro, NC seeks a Youth Counselor to lead and build relationships with youth participants in our program. The role supports program goals and adheres to YMCA policies while fostering a safe, engaging environment.

The Youth Counselor will work under the Youth Site Director, facilitating developmentally appropriate activities and maintaining positive interactions with campers, parents, school staff, and YMCA colleagues.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 16 years of age.
• Experience with children or teens preferred but not required.
• Experience in outdoor education, planning activities, crafts, songs/music, skits, sports or recreational games preferred.
• Specific certifications and/or training may be required.
• Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.
• Multilingual desired but not required.

Responsibilities

• Supervises and builds relationships with a group of elementary and/or middle school students.
• Implements activities that are culturally relevant, developmentally appropriate and consistent with YMCA values.
• Creates an atmosphere that is fun, safe, friendly and challenging.
• Mentors and models responsible behavior while leading children in the program.
• Models and facilitates relationship-building skills and maintains positive relationships with campers, parents, school staff and YMCA staff.
• Adheres to YMCA policies including medical, disciplinary, child abuse prevention and emergency management.
• Ensures space and equipment are cared for and left in good, clean condition daily.
• Attends staff meetings and trainings.
• Develops and maintains collaborative relationships with community organizations and communicates clearly within area of responsibility.

Skills

Youth engagement

Communication

Activity planning

Job description

YMCA of the Triangle in Pittsboro, NC seeks a Youth Counselor to lead and build relationships with youth participants in our program. The role supports program goals and adheres to YMCA policies while fostering a safe, engaging environment.

The Youth Counselor will work under the Youth Site Director, facilitating developmentally appropriate activities and maintaining positive interactions with campers, parents, school staff, and YMCA colleagues.