General Function:

Under the direction of the Site Director & School Age Child Care Director, the Before or After School Program Counselor oversees the daily operations at a designated Princeton YMCA Before or After School site and ensures the successful delivery of the program. Working closely with the Site Director & School Age Child Care Director, this person will work collaboratively with the school staff team and volunteers to implement an appropriate daily schedule that advances the program goals. 

Principal Activities:

• Supervises groups of children and leads staff when applicable
• Create and maintain a fun environment for children to work and play productively and comfortably, and have full access to all necessary materials
• Demonstrate leadership and be a positive influence and role model to colleagues and staff
• Communicate issues related to students to Site Director & Program Director
• With Site Director, support parent/family communication and follow-up
• Participate at in-service meetings
• Supervise and manage daily snack
• Maintain and track supplies for programs and activities including equipment and program supplies; administrative supplies; and first aid equipment 
• Maintain rosters and attendance records and assure accurate record-keeping
• Ensure implementation of the health and safety policies that pertain to program participants and staff at all times, including follow through on all incident reports and document filing
• Follows YMCA policies and procedures, including those related to medical and disciplinary situations, child abuse prevention and emergencies.
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be 16 years of age or over
• Experience with children in school, after school, or camp setting
• Sound judgment, ability to prioritize and be self-directed, and work independently
• Ability to work flexibly with a collaborative team of staff members and volunteers
• Ability to maintain systems for accurate record keeping; ability to enter data and/or word process
• Current CPR and First Aid Certification, or obtain within 90 days of hire
• Must be willing to work with all persons without regard to race, religion, ethnic origin, socioeconomic status or disability
• Positive, “can do” attitude which is demonstrated by a willingness to pitch in and help wherever needed as well as an ability to anticipate what is needed
• Must be committed to the goals and objectives of the Princeton YMCA programs
• Must be willing to fulfill responsibilities in accordance with YMCA standards and best practices

2022-2023 School Year Locations:

Princeton Public Schools:

Johnson Park Elementary (After School only)
285 Rosedale Rd
Princeton, New Jersey 08540 

Littlebrook Elementary (After School only)
39 Magnolia Lane
Princeton, New Jersey 08540

Riverside Elementary (After School only)
58 Riverside Drive
Princeton, New Jersey 08540

Community Park Elementary (After School only)
372 Witherspoon Street
Princeton, New Jersey 08540

Benefits of working part-time at GSCY include:

• FREE Individual Membership Access to any YMCA in the Nation.
• 10% Discount on most programming at Greater Somerset County YMCA.
• Access to one of the leading retirement programs "Y Retirement Fund" from the first day of employment.
• Opportunities for professional development, mentoring, growth, and promotion throughout the YMCA Movement.
• Supportive and inclusive community for people of all backgrounds and access to Employee Resource Networks. 

Greater Somerset County YMCA is a drug free work environment. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information who share our values of Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility.