Hillsborough YMCA is seeking Lead Counselors for the Before & After School program at Hillsborough YMCA. Under the direction of the Site Supervisor & the Senior Program Director, the Lead Counselor is responsible for supervising a group of children. The Lead Counselor establishes relationships with children and their parents while providing a safe, pleasant and caring atmosphere during before care and aftercare. This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Creates positive, nurturing relationships with children, while building cooperative relationships with parents/caregivers. Promotes and supports the potential of all youth in programs and facilitates peer-to-peer connections as part of the overall afterschool and before school experience. 

HoursBefore Care: 6:30am-9:00amAfter Care: 2:00pm-6:00pmMonday-Friday, all lead counselors are intended to work 5 days a week, if flexible Schedule is needed, please have it prepared at interview. 

Essential Functions:

• Plans, prepares and implements daily activities for groups of 16-30 children
• Creates innovative games and activities to keep children engaged
• Works to teach a variety of activities, aiding in the supervision of all activities, including field trips, leading games and any other small or large group activities
• Establishes relationships with children and their parents
• Engages each students by name and communicate with them to ensure quality, fun, and a safe experience 
• Delegates and coordinates activities as leader of a team of counselors and junior counselors 
• Coaches and guides counselors and children during all activities throughout the day
• Effectively communicates groups needs with leadership
• Effectively communicates daily happenings and incidents to parents of students
• Maintains group backpack including group binder/roster, student information sheets, necessary medications when off site, and first aid kit
• Handles all behavior, medical, and other incidents within their group, requesting assistance from leadership when necessary 
• Responsible for scheduling group counselor to swim with group daily
• Embraces four YMCA values and encourages peers and students to do so 
• Attends trainings, seminars and meetings as required
• Adheres and incorporates the YMCA values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility and educates members about the YMCA mission and goals

Qualifications:

• Must be 18 years or older
• Must have experience working with children
• Must be able to handle difficult situations 
• Must have ability to learn and think quickly to solve child-to-child situations

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.