Teen After School Counselor

The After School Staff is responsible for the daily supervision of afterschool program participants and is responsible for assisting in the planning, development, and implementation of all components and program activities in the afterschool program. The After School Staff guides the academic and social development of children, ensuring a safe, enriching, and healthy learning environment. After School Staff use a variety of resources, provided by the Teen Director to introduce new skills throughout the execution of activities. 

• The After School Staff must have the competencies, skills, and proven leadership ability to successfully carry out the YMCA mission, goals, and visions for serving the community. The After School Staff will be responsible for the following:

• Ensures the safety and engagement of children.
• Provide assistance with homework and encourage academic progress.
• Follows program lesson plans and implementation plans in a developmentally appropriate manner, meeting the individual physical, social, emotional, and intellectual needs of the participants.
• Provides careful, attentive supervision and is alert at all times.
• Serves as a positive role model, demonstrates professional behavior and understands positive youth development approaches to the academic and social development of youth.
• Facilitates a program environment that invites exploration, promotes positive play, and welcomes children.
• Promotes a team concept through a positive approach to supervision, communication, and interactions with others. Maintains on-going communication with the supervisor.
• Demonstrates a working knowledge of YMCA mission, purpose and goals, childcare policies and YMCA standards; ensures the program meets the highest standards of excellence.
• Any duties assigned by the Teen Director

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Exceptional group management, problem-solving and conflict resolution skills.
• Experience in creating interactive and educational/artistic activities, youth development, academic enrichment and arts.
• Must possess oral, auditory and written communication skills appropriate for interacting with both children and adults.
• Must be capable of implementing the daily administrative, program related, and supervisory responsibilities of an afterschool site.
• Flexibility, with the ability to adapt to changing circumstances.CPR, First Aid, and Blood Borne Pathogens
• Current TB test, criminal background test, and fingerprints
• BSAC Training
• YMCA Child Abuse Training

• Employee Assistance Program
• Retirement Contribution