POSITION SUMMARY:

After School - School Age Child Care Counselor is responsible for general supervision of youth and teens, planning and implementing activities (physical activities, nutrition, academic enrichment, homework assistance, and light tutoring).

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Ensure the safety and well-being of participants by; knowing participant locations at all times, making participants aware of and enforcing appropriate safety regulations and procedures, applying appropriate behavior management techniques, and maintaining all program equipment and facilities.
• Assist children with school-directed virtual learning.
• Implement group activity plan; preparing materials, activities, and environments
• Consistently demonstrate positive interaction with all children; talk to them and treat them with dignity and respect. Help children to develop a positive self-esteem and sense of self-worth
• Adhere to all processes, procedures, rules and regulations of the YMCA, licensing, Public Health Department and school district.
• Positively ID individuals picking-up before releasing children.
• Identify emergency situations then respond quickly and appropriately.
• Consistently demonstrate positive discipline; teach and redirect rather than scolding or reprimanding; firmly and consistently enforce the rules.
• Work in a team environment and provide open communication regarding concerns/issues with children, parents or co-workers
• Introduce yourself to parents & teachers, and communicate with them regularly with confidence regarding accurate program information: schedule changes, permission slips, etc.
• Be prompt and dependable to work scheduled hours; providing proper notice for time off and working with supervisor on coverage for day(s) requested off.
• Clean, disinfect and pick up areas used by the program, as needed.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands of the position include:

• Visual and auditory ability to observe and to respond to critical incidents and the physical ability to act swiftly in an emergency situation.
• Ability to lead and interact in group activities and perform related physical skills.
• Ability to stand, walk, sit, stoop, kneel, or crouch. Ability to climb, push, and pull.
• Ability to lift and carry objects up to 20 pounds