Counselor - Before School Programs | Taylor Family YMCA

About the Role

Under the supervision of the Youth Site Director, the Youth Counselor leads, develops, and builds relationships with youth participants in the program, aligning with the YMCA's mission, goals, and policies.

Schedule

Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 8:45 a.m. Pay is $11/hour, with an additional $2/hour for Before School program work, totaling $13/hour. Sites may include Laurel Park, Turner Creek, Morrisville, Adams, Salem, Cary, and Farmington Woods Elementary.

Responsibilities

• Supervises and builds relationships with elementary and/or middle school students.
• Implements culturally relevant, developmentally appropriate program activities consistent with YMCA values.
• Creates a fun, safe, friendly, and challenging atmosphere for participants.
• Mentors and models responsible behavior while leading children in the program.
• Facilitates relationship-building skills and maintains positive interactions with campers, parents, school staff, and YMCA staff.
• Adheres to YMCA policies and procedures, including those for medical/disciplinary situations, child abuse prevention, and emergency management.
• Ensures program spaces and equipment are clean and well-maintained daily.
• Attends staff meetings and trainings.
• Develops and maintains collaborative relationships with community organizations.
• Maintains clear and concise communication within assigned responsibilities.

Requirements

• Must be at least 16 years of age.
• Previous experience working with children or teens preferred but not required.
• Experience in one or more of the following areas is preferred: outdoor education, activity planning/organizing, crafts, music/songs, skits, sports, or recreational games.
• Specific certifications and/or training may be required.
• Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups from all social and economic segments of the community.
• Multi-lingual skills are desired but not required.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

• Ability to plan, lead, and participate in activities in both outdoor and indoor settings.
• Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range, or accommodations for task completion.
• Must be able to communicate clearly through speech and understand English.
• Physical tasks include walking, running, standing, kneeling, stooping, and manual dexterity.
• Ability to lift a maximum of 40 pounds.
• Compliance with COVID-related PPE, cleaning, reporting, and prevention expectations.