Afterschool Counselor - Youth Center Branch

Afterschool Counselor - Youth Center Branch

Youth Center - Birmingham, AL 35203

Overview

Salary Range $14.00 Hourly Position Type Part Time

Description

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

Provides direct supervision of a group of children within the Afterschool Childcare Program. Delivers a quality experience to children and parents focused on YMCA core values: caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility.

Essential Functions:

• Engages and supervises a group of children. Program hours are Monday - Friday from 2:00 pm to 6:30 pm. (All-day camps are provided for some school closures and shifts will range between the hours of 7:00 am - 6:00 pm.)
• Plans and implements program activities that are culturally relevant, developmentally appropriate, and consistent with YMCA values.
• 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 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 18 years old.
• HS Diploma; College level education in one of these areas is preferred.
• Prior experience in education, recreation, physical education, teaching or childcare preferred.
• Successful completion of background and Child Abuse and Neglect screening.
• Acquire and maintain the following certifications prior to 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 prior to 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 to include, but 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 essential functions of the job.