Are you looking for a company that inspires you to do great things? We are looking for leaders that want the opportunity to improve their community, teach others healthy habits, and impact the lives of hundreds of youth. At the YMCAwe are on a relentless quest to make our communities stronger through people like you working within our 12 branches.

RESPONSIBILITIES OF A PROGRAM COUNSELOR:

• Supervises a group of youth ensuring positive engagement and child safety.
• Develops positive relationships with children and parents through daily communication and interaction. 
• Works closely with site director to plan and implement age-appropriate lesson plans, following the established program schedule.
• Assists site director in maintaining all pertinent site records, files, and other required administrative procedures, ensuring their licensed childcare files and trainings are up to date and accurate. 
• Preserves quality condition of all supplies, equipment, materials, and cleanliness of site.

*This is not an exhaustive list of job duties. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned.

REQUIREMENTS TO BE AN AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM COUNSELOR:

• 18 years of age or older
• Current state approved first-aid certification
• Current CPR certification
• Fingerprint and negative TB clearance 
• Documentation of high school diploma or equivalency
• Flexible schedule availability 
  • After School: M, W, F: 12:30-7:00pm & T/TH: 2:30-7:00pm

PART TIME BENEFITS:

• Free YMCA Staff Membership
• Discounted Family Membership
• Program Discounts
• Paid Sick Leave (after 90 days of employment)
• Employee Assistant Program
• Employee & Employer Retirement Contribution Options

OUR YMCA CULTURE:

Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day. We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become. We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality. We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world. We are nurturing: we support you in your journey to develop your full potential. We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you.

This job announcement is not intended to be inclusive of all functions, responsibilities and qualifications associated with the position, however, representative of the essential job functions and typical criteria considered necessary to successfully perform the position.