Afterschool Lead Counselor

5 days ago

Birmingham, Alabama, United States YMCA of Greater Birmingham Full time

Primary Summary:

The YMCA's focus is to strengthen communities through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.

Provides direct supervision of a group of children within the Afterschool Academy. Delivers a quality experience to children and parents focused on YMCA core values: caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility. Assists Site Director in management duties, administrative tasks, and other responsibilities as needed.

Essential Functions:

  • Engages and supervises a group of children. Program hours are Monday - Friday from 1:00 pm to 6:00 pm. (All-day camps are provided for some school closures and shifts will range between 7:00 am - 6:00 pm.)
  • Plans and implements program activities that are culturally relevant, developmentally appropriate, and consistent with YMCA values.
  • Assists Site Director with activity schedules, daily procedures, and management of the Afterschool Site.
  • Adheres to program standards including safety and cleanliness standards.
  • Follows YMCA policies and procedures, including those related to medical and disciplinary situations, child abuse prevention, and emergencies.
  • Maintains positive relations with parents and other staff. Models relationship-building skills in all interactions.
  • Attends all staff meetings and required training programs.
  • Other duties and responsibilities assigned by supervisor.

Employees and volunteers who directly supervise children and teens will:

  • Adhere to policies related to boundaries with children and teens
  • Attend required abuse risk management training annually
  • Adhere to procedures for managing high-risk activities and supervising children and teens.
  • Report suspicious or inappropriate behaviors and policy violations.
  • Follow mandated abuse reporting requirements.

Minimum Requirements:

  • Minimum age of 21 years old.
  • Previous experience working at a YMCA Childcare Program is preferred.
  • Successful completion of background and Child Abuse and Neglect screening.

  • Acquire and maintain the following certifications before the start date via YMCA, American Red Cross, American Heart Association, and American Health and Safety Institute (ASHI):

  • First Aid/ CPR /AED (valid 2 years unless otherwise noted)

  • Requisite Online Training Modules (completed before the start date and repeated annually).

Physical Demands:

  • Ability to plan, lead, and participate in a range of activities in a variety of outdoor/indoor settings.
  • Ability to be physically active includes but is 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 job's essential functions.

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