Afterschool Lead Counselor - Edgewood Elementary

Primary Summary:

The YMCA's focus is to strengthen communities through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.

Provides direct supervision of a group of children within the Afterschool Program. Delivers a quality experience to children and parents focused on YMCA core values: caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility. Assists the Site Director in management duties, administrative tasks, and other responsibilities as needed.

Essential Functions:

• Engages and supervises a group of children. Program hours are Monday - Friday from 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm.

• Plans and implements program activities that are culturally relevant, developmentally appropriate, and consistent with YMCA values.

• Assists Site Director with activity schedules, daily procedures, and management of the Afterschool Site.

• Adheres to program standards, including safety and cleanliness standards.

• Follows YMCA policies and procedures, including those related to medical and disciplinary situations, child abuse prevention, and emergencies.

• Maintains positive relations with parents and other staff. Models relationship-building skills in all interactions.

• Attends all staff meetings and required training programs.

• Other duties and responsibilities assigned by the supervisor.

Employees and volunteers who directly supervise children and teens will:

• Adhere to policies related to boundaries with children and teens
• Attend required abuse risk management training annually
• Adhere to procedures for managing high-risk activities and supervising children and teens.
• Report suspicious or inappropriate behaviors and policy violations.
• Follow mandated abuse reporting requirements.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• Minimum age of 19 years old.

• Previous experience working at a YMCA Childcare Program is preferred.

• Successful completion of background and Child Abuse and Neglect screening.

• Acquire and maintain the following certifications before the start date via YMCA, American Red Cross, American Heart Association, and American Health and Safety Institute (ASHI):

• First Aid/ CPR /AED (valid 2 years unless otherwise noted)

• Requisite Online Training Modules (completed before the start date and repeated annually).

Physical Demands:

• Ability to plan, lead, and participate in a range of activities in a variety of outdoor/indoor settings.

• Ability to be physically active includes but is not limited to walking, sitting, squatting, standing, kneeling, climbing, running, lifting, pushing, pulling, etc.

• Must have the physical, visual, and auditory ability to perform the job's essential functions.