After School Counselor II

About the role

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 After School Counselor II supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Specifically, the After School Counselor II is responsible for providing physical, mental and spiritual growth and development opportunities for each child in the program. This position will act in a lead role to provide assistance with staff scheduling, eLearning support and questions regarding daily operations. Not only will you be part of amazing mission driven work,

Responsibilities

• Supervise and ensure the safety of children at all times.
• Build and maintain order and enthusiasm in a group.
• Supervise and manage groups of school age children during eLearning and homework; lead them in physical activity games, arts and crafts, nutrition lessons, etc.
• Develop and implement lesson plans for program times utilizing Risk management, State childcare COVID guidelines, social and emotional learning and academic enrichment activities.
• Maintain equipment and facilities, and use only in an appropriate manner.
• Report all program changes to Site Coordinator, Youth Program Director, or Executive Director.
• Be prepared for program responsibilities as assigned including lesson plans, devotions, group activities, Family Events and water activities.
• Assist in School’s Out Days, Holiday Camp and Special Events as required.
• Attend quarterly YMCA of Greenville Training events.
• Build and maintain positive relationships at all times with children, parents and co-workers.
• Create an environment that promotes belonging, achievement and relationships.
• Adhere to all program rules as outlined in the Staff Manual, Personnel Policy and Code of Conduct and Risk Management Manual and any other program specific guidelines.
• Assist in maintaining program standards at all times in regards to Quality Check Standards and Licensing Regulations.
• Able to drive a 14 passenger bus, if over 21 years of age with a valid driver’s license, when programming allows.
• Encouraged to participate in the YMCA’s annual support scholarship campaign.
• Maintains positive relations at all times with members, participants and co-workers.
• Attend all required staff trainings and meetings, to include New Staff Orientation, and CPR, First Aid, Blood Borne Pathogens, and Child Abuse prevention within the first 30 days of hire date.
• Assist in maintaining accurate records at all times to include Attendance Rosters Daily (Arrivals and Dismissal), Medication Log