What are the responsibilities and job description for the AFTERSCHOOL COUNSELOR position at YMCA OF COASTAL CAROLINA?
POSITION SUMMARY: MAKE A DIFFERENCE EVERY AFTERNOON!
Join the YMCA of Coastal Carolina as an After School Counselor! Help create a fun, safe, and engaging environment where children can learn, grow, and thrive. Perfect for college students, aspiring teachers, coaches, and anyone passionate about making a positive impact in their community.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Lead fun, engaging activities that support youth development and learning.
- Provide a safe, inclusive, and positive environment for all participants.
- Supervise children and support homework, behavior development, and social growth.
- Build positive relationships with children, families, and fellow staff.
- Maintain program records, supplies, and activity spaces.
- Participate in trainings, meetings, and YMCA events while supporting the YMCA mission and values.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
YMCA COMPETENCIES (Leader):
- Personal Growth
- Mission Advancement
- Collaboration
- Operational Effectiveness
COMMITMENT TO CHILD SAFETY
The YMCA of Coastal Carolina is committed to creating environments where children are safe, supported, and empowered to thrive. Employees and volunteers who directly supervise children are expected to:
- Adhere to YMCA policies regarding professional boundaries with youth.
- Attend all required Abuse Risk Management and Child Protection trainings.
- Follow established procedures for supervising children and managing high-risk activities.
- Immediately report suspicious or inappropriate behaviors and policy violations.
- Comply with all mandated reporting requirements and child protection protocols.
- Follow all YMCA and Praesidium standards related to child abuse prevention and youth protection.
- Every employee shares responsibility for protecting the children and families entrusted to our care.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Must be at least 16 years of age
- Meets educational and experience qualifications established by state law
- CPR, First Aid, AED certifications and assigned child safety trainings
- Previous experience working with children in a developmental setting preferred
- Ability to plan, organize and implement age-appropriate/developmentally appropriate program activities
- Ability to work collaboratively with diverse background
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Ability to plan, lead and participate in activities.
- 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.
WHY YOU'LL LOVE WORKING AT THE Y:
✔ Make a positive impact in the lives of children and families
✔ Build leadership, communication, and classroom management skills
✔ Gain valuable experience for careers in:
- Education
- Child Development
- Recreation
- Coaching
- Social Work
- Counseling
- Nonprofit Leadership
✔ Work in a fun, active, team-oriented environment
✔ Receive ongoing training and professional development
✔ YMCA Membership Benefits
✔ Eligible to participate in the YMCA 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
✔ Opportunity for advancement within the YMCA movement