Employment
Part-time After School Counselor
Port Orange Family YMCA
4701 City Center Parkway
Port Orange, FL 32129
Guided by the mission of the YMCA, the After School Counselor is responsible for achieving the goals and objectives of the After School Program by serving as mentor, guardian and protector of the children in the program with first emphasis being safety, then character development and fun.
Job-Specific Functions:
- Work cooperatively with all after school staff in planning and carrying out diverse program experiences that promote an active, healthy lifestyle for participants. Promote good personal relationships, conduct and respect within his/her group and among all other participants, groups and staff.
- Assume leadership of the group of participants assigned to his/her charge, mentor, plan, teach, and actively participate with their activities as a group.
- Prepare needed materials and supplies for each day’s activities and manage supplies within the framework of a budget.
- Take responsibility for the continuous cleanliness of the day camp areas and the safety of all equipment used in the program.
- Remain constantly alert for problems affecting the health and safety of all participants, including helping to ensure the established staff-to-child ratio. Report all safety and risk management problems and assist in correcting problems as they occur.
- Follow all established procedures for field trips, ensuring that all participants are continuously accounted for, safe, and returned to the YMCA at the end of the trip.
- Prepare health, behavioral, and incident reports (legibly and on the proper forms) as required, including health or safety issues concerning participants as they arrive for the program.
- Attend required training within the timeframes set forth in the position’s training plan.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Other Job Requirements:
- Ability to move up to 50 lbs. in the form of boxes of program supplies.
- Ability to stand for extended periods of time while demonstrating physical stamina and agility to quickly reach a child or situation to prevent harm
- Visual abilities to see participants and staff to ensure their safety and well-being
- Auditory and verbal abilities to give, receive and follow general instructions to ensure the safety and well-being of all participants
- Good judgment under pressure, with the ability to make timely and sound, informed decisions
- Genuine liking and concern for children of all ages
- Enthusiasm for and ability to perform physical activity – both indoor and outdoor – including but not limited to running, playing, swimming and other child-related activities
- Creativity in planning and generating age-appropriate activities
- Leadership skills in working with children, including the ability to handle difficult children and disciplinary situations, demonstrating self control, compassion, understanding, problem solving and assertiveness to assure the safety of all participants
- Skills in sports, nature, arts & crafts and games helpful
- Ability to communicate instructions at age-appropriate levels
- Knowledge of personal limitations and using other resources for relief and assistance
Mail resume to Kathy Cole, Executive Director of Child Care, 4701 City Center Parkway Port Orange, FL 32129, email to kcole@vfymca.org or fax to 386.788.7579.
