Before/After School Counselor, Neptune Middle (Osceola County Middle Schools Program)

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Provides direct supervision of a group of children in an after school program (grades 6th – 8th). 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 after school experience.

Job Responsibilities

• Communicates program and student information with other school administration, at Coordinator’s request.
• Take responsibility for the leadership and guidance of a group of participants.
• Acquaint children with rules, activities, daily scheduled, and traditions of the program.
• Take responsibility for the safety/welfare of each child.
• Remain in the immediate area assisting in supervision during all activities including aquatics.
• Assist with organizing, and implementing activity plans for special interest activities.
• Assist with assuring proper sign in/sign out procedures are followed.
• Establish positive relationship with each child.
• Communicate progress of child to immediate supervisor.
• Monitor the needs of all children; treats each child with respect, dignity and as an individual.
• Report any suspicions of child abuse to Supervisor as required by Florida State Law.
• The YMCA prohibits from taking photos or videos of participants in their care or in any Y program without the direct permission from the YMCA Association Office and parental consent.
• Follow medication and food allergy policy.
• Takes responsibility for all equipment and supplies used, helping maintain good working conditions, inventory and cleans-up after all activities.
• Assists in meeting and maintaining YMCA Before/ After School Best Practices.
• Reports all accidents to the Supervisor, and properly completes proper health log and/or accident/incident form.
• Attends required staff meetings and training sessions.
• Assists in maintaining cleanliness of entire facility and report broken equipment and/or possible safety hazards.
• Participate in special events.
• Keep accurate attendance and headcount records.
• Report all hours worked accurately and in a timely manner to Supervisor.
• Remain up to date on emergency procedures, as well as Middle Schools Program and County Public specific Schools policies.
• Direct or assist in the daily maintenance of the school and YMCA facility area, ensuring safety and cleanliness.
• Promote and represent the mission and core values of the YMCA of Central Florida in the Family Center and its programs.
• All other duties assigned by Management.