Afterschool Lead Counselor -- Paine 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.