Teen After School Counselor

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position supports the surrounding middle school students through afterschool programming at the Brooks Family YMCA. Provides direct supervision of a group of students ages 13-15 years in an afterschool program setting. The Teen Counselor must create a positive, nurturing environment and foster positive 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 program experience. Adheres to YMCA’s core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Available to work Monday-Friday from 3:00pm-5:30pm

• Supervises a group of 15-18 children.

• Must have strong group control.

• Plans and implements program activities that are culturally relevant, developmentally appropriate and consistent with YMCA values.

• Able to perform indoor and outdoor activities.

• Implement positive reinforcement and create classroom reward systems.

• Adheres to program standards including safety and cleanliness standards.

• Attends staff meetings and trainings.

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

• Cultivates positive relationships and maintains effective communication with parents, children and other staff. Models relationship-building skills in all interactions.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES:

Advancing Our Mission & Cause: Engaging Community, Volunteerism, Philanthropy, Change Leadership

Building Relationships: Collaboration, Communication & Influence, Inclusion

Leading Operations: Critical Thinking & Decision Making, Fiscal Management, Functional Expertise, Innovation, Program/Project Management

Developing & Inspiring People: Developing Self & Others, Emotional Maturity