Youth Development Leader

VALDOSTA YMCA JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title: Part Time Counselor
Reports to: Child Care Director and Site Leader Revision Date: April 2019

POSITION SUMMARY:

Provides direct supervision of a group of children in an after-school or summer program. Provides a quality experience to children and parent-focused on YMCA core values: honesty, respect, responsibility, and caring.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Supervise a group of children in your care at all times.

2. Implements program activities that are culturally relevant, developmentally appropriate, and consistent with YMCA values.

3. Adheres to program standards including safety and cleanliness standards.

4. Attends staff meetings and trainings.

5. Follows YMCA policies and procedures, including those related to medical and disciplinary situations, child abuse prevention, and emergencies.

6. Maintains positive relations with parents and other staff. Models relationship-building skills
(including Listen First) in all interactions.

7. Serve any and all meals/snacks.

8. Assist in restroom duties.

9. Interact with children.

YMCA COMPETENCIES (Leader):

Mission Advancement: Accepts and demonstrates the Y’s values. Demonstrates a desire to serve others and fulfill community needs. Recruits volunteers and builds effective, supportive working relationships with them. Supports fund-raising.

Collaboration: Works effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions, and perceptions.
Builds rapport and relates well to others. Seeks first to understand the other person’s point of view, and remains calm in challenging situations. Listens for understanding and meaning; speaks and writes effectively. Takes initiative to assist in developing others.

Operational Effectiveness: Makes sound judgments, and transfers learning from one situation to another.
Embraces new approaches and discovers ideas to create a better member experience. Establishes goals, clarifies tasks, plans work and actively participates in meetings. Follows budgeting policies and procedures, and reports all financial irregularities immediately. Strives to meet or exceed goals and deliver a high-value experience for members.

YMCA JOB DESCRIPTION FOR COUNSELOR

Personal Growth: Pursues self-development that enhances job performance. Demonstrates an openness to change, and seeks opportunities in the change process. Accurately assesses personal feelings, strengths, and limitations and how they impact relationships. Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills required to perform well; uses best practices and demonstrates up-to-date knowledge and skills in technology.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. High School Diploma

2. At least 18 years of age

3. Experience working with children

4. CPR and First Aid Certification

5. Satisfactory result on fingerprinting

6. Pass a Drug Screening

7. Annually complete 18 hours of bright from the start approved training

8. Be available Monday-Friday from 2:30 – 6:30 pm for the current school year; if I am not I will be on the sub list.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Ability to plan, lead and participate in a range of activities in a variety of outdoor/indoor settings.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: (include but not limited to)

1. Report to work promptly. All counselors are given a 5min window anything longer than that will result in a write-up. If an emergency happens or a schedule changes, the counselor must call within 48 hrs. If something happened that day, the counselor is required to call the site leader 2 hrs in advance.

2. I understand that I must go onto decal.ga.gov search for rules and regulations and read the current Rules and Regulations.

3. Be familiar with and adhere to YMCA policies and procedures.

4. Be involved in all activities with the children enrolled in the program. Play games and assist in activities that are stated in the lesson plans.

5. Take an active part in leading the children in all activities presented by the Site Leader or Director.

6. No idling, wandering off, huddling together, or sitting while supervising children.

7. Cell phones and other personal items are not allowed at the PrimeTime sites.

8. Supervise the playground, outside play areas, and bathrooms during free and guided play.

9. At no time shall any staff member leave children unattended.

10. Dress Code:

• YMCA Staff Shirt
• Name Tag
• Closed Toe Shoes
• Shorts that are fingertip length or long pants (no holes)
• No visible piercing except females may have one earring in each ear. (no hoops, dangling earring or gauges; studs only)

The Y: We’re for youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.

YMCA JOB DESCRIPTION FOR COUNSELOR

• No visible Tattoos.

11. Staff is to report daily to the Child Care Director or Site Leader upon entering the program to receive instructions for the day.

12. If the Site Leader is absent then the Assistant Site Leader shall be in charge.

13. Serving all meals is required, at serving time fill out paperwork and after each meal clean up.

14. Follow bathroom procedures:

• Male counselor must take boys to restroom and all girls must be taken by Female counselors.
• Know how many kids you are taking to the restroom.
• Fill out any restroom sheets.
• Check restroom first before allowing children to enter.
• Send only one child at a time.
• Make sure the child washes his/her hands for at least 30 seconds.

15. Staff is expected to work scheduled times which may include holidays and weekends.

16. Closing staff members are to clean their classrooms at closing time and initial the check off on the end-of-day clean-up report.

17. Staff agree not to babysit any children that are enrolled in the YMCA PrimeTime Program during off-hours per YMCA policy.

18. Staff understand that if they accept this position, the first 90 days will be a trial period and you may be terminated within this time without reason or explanation.

The Y: We’re for youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.

YMCA JOB DESCRIPTION FOR COUNSELOR

VALDOSTA YMCA JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title: Part-Time Counselor
Reports to: Child Care Director and Site Leader Revision Date: April 2019

I accept the above position and terms of employment. I also agree to cooperate fully, to support the program, its objectives, and to comply with all the rules and special conditions deemed necessary by the administration, whether now in effect or hereafter adopted.

I, ____________________________ have read and understand the duties that are required of me while working for the Valdosta-Lowndes County Family YMCA. I fully accept the responsibilities and guidelines which I will follow every workday. If for any reason I am not able to perform all of my duties, I understand that it is my responsibility to inform the Child Care Director. Failure to do so may result in probation or termination.

Employee: _____________________________________________________ Date: ________________

Director: ______________________________________________________ Date: _________________

Do you understand it is your responsibility to complete 18 hours of mandatory annual training?
YES NO

Do you understand that the YMCA Childcare program works on the 1:10 ratio, meaning if we are overstaffed you or another will be sent home according to these numbers?
YES NO

The Y: We’re for youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.

Job Types: Part-time, Temporary

Pay: From $9.00 per hour

Schedule:

• 4 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Childcare: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• First Aid Certification (Preferred)
• CPR Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $9 - $0