Leader In Training Counselor

POSITION SUMMARY:

Leader in Training (LIT) Counselors are responsible for supervising children while conducting educational, cultural and recreational activities for children from ages thirteen to fifteen. Daily functions include leading a group of assigned children through a scheduled plan of activities while providing a safe, friendly and nurturing environment. In addition, every position in the YMCA of Coastal Georgia, Inc is responsible for upholding the Judeo-Christian principles that are central to our mission by modeling behaviors that exemplify the four pillars of character-caring, honesty, respect and responsibility.

In addition, every position in the YMCA of Coastal Georgia, Inc. is responsible for upholding the Judeo-Christian principles that are central to our mission by modeling behaviors that exemplify the four pillars of character - caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. To supervise and interact appropriately with all children in the program according to prescribed YMCA standards.
2. Ensuring the care, safety, and wellbeing of all children in the group.
3. To plan, implement and participate in all scheduled activities including, but not limited to sports, games, crafts, etc.
4. To complete all required documentation for the program including incident reports, documentation, and parent notifications.
5. Preventing incidents of child abuse, identifying incidents of abuse, and responding properly when they occur by reporting to a supervisor and providing documentation.
6. Participating in weekly staff meetings and ongoing training as necessary.
7. Providing REMARKABLE customer service to participants, co-workers, supervisors, parents and all other community members.
8. Maintain distinction of LIT campers and non-LIT campers during instruction and guide appropriate duties for pre and post instruction in regards to check-in, serving meals, distributing swim bands, preparing materials, organization, and check out.
9. Completing all housekeeping tasks as assigned, promoting* the image of the YMCA.
10. Assist in the annual campaign for the YMCA.
11. Maintain a positive and cheerful attitude with staff, parents and children.*
12. Perform other duties as assigned.

This organization has zero tolerance for abuse and will not tolerate the mistreatment or abuse of consumers in its programs. Any mistreatment or abuse by an employee or volunteer will result in disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment or volunteer service and cooperation with law enforcement. This organization takes every allegation of abuse or misconduct seriously and will fully cooperate with the authorities to investigate all cases of alleged abuse or misconduct. Employees and volunteers shall cooperate with any external investigation by outside authorities or internal investigation conducted by the organization or persons given investigative authority by the organization. An employee or volunteer’s failure to cooperate with an investigation will result in disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment or dismissal from the organization.

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Must be 21 years of age.
2. Must have High School Diploma or GED and 1 year of experience directing a teen program focused on the development of teen leadership skills.
3. CPR and First Aid required within 30 days of employment
4. Foster positive staff, parent and child relations
5. Ability to supervise a group of children in a safe and friendly manner.
6. Ability to multi-task, take proactive actions, improvise and react quickly.
7. Must be able to pass a criminal background check and obtain authorization to work with children under the Georgia Department of Labor and YMCA guidelines