After School Counselor

The YMCA is seeking energetic, caring, and dependable individuals to join our licensed After School Program. We are currently hiring team members who are available to work Monday through Friday between 1:30 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. We understand schedules vary and offer flexibility based on employee availability and program needs. After School Counselors create a safe, fun, and engaging environment where children build confidence, complete homework, participate in enriching activities, and develop positive character through the YMCA's core values of Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility.

• Complimentary YMCA membership
• Flexible weekday schedule based on your availability
• Additional hours during school breaks, teacher workdays, and summer camp
• CPR, First Aid, and AED certification opportunities
• A supportive, mission-driven team dedicated to serving children with diverse abilities

• Replace the existing Essential Functions section with the following streamlined version:
• Provide a safe, healthy, and inclusive environment that promotes the physical, emotional, and social well-being of all participants.
• Supervise children at all times, ensuring they understand and follow program rules, daily schedules, and YMCA expectations.
• Plan and lead engaging activities that support children's interests and development, including homework assistance, STEM, arts and crafts, sports, and character development.
• Maintain accurate attendance, sign-in/sign-out procedures, child accountability, and required program documentation.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe program environment by assisting with daily setup, housekeeping, and care of supplies and equipment.
• Build positive relationships with children, families, and staff while modeling the YMCA's core values of Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility.
• Report accidents, incidents, and suspected child abuse immediately in accordance with YMCA policies and Florida licensing requirements.
• Participate in staff meetings, required trainings, special events, member engagement, fundraising activities, and other assigned duties.
• Remain knowledgeable of YMCA policies, emergency procedures, risk management practices, and Florida child care licensing standards.

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Current CPR, First Aid, and AED certification, or the ability to obtain within YMCA-required timeframes.
• Experience working with children in childcare, camps, schools, recreation, or youth programs preferred.
• Strong leadership, communication, interpersonal, and customer service skills.
• Passion for working with children and the ability to build positive relationships with participants, families, and staff.
• Ability to follow YMCA policies, procedures, and safety standards while exercising sound judgment.
• Ability to actively supervise children in a fast-paced environment while remaining alert and attentive at all times.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, lift, and participate in recreational activities, including lifting up to 50 pounds as needed.
• Ability to work both indoors and outdoors and respond calmly and appropriately during emergencies or challenging situations.

• Mission and Community Oriented: Accepts and demonstrates YMCA values. Works effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions and perceptions. Demonstrates a desire to serve others and fulfill community needs. Recruits other volunteers and builds effective, supportive working relationships with them.
• People Oriented: Seeks first to understand the other person's point of view, and remains calm in challenging situations. Builds rapport and relates well to others. Listens for understanding and meaning; speaks and writes effectively. Takes initiative to assist in developing others.
• Results Oriented: Strives to meet or exceed goals and deliver a high-value experience for members. Embraces new approaches and discovers ideas to create a better member experience. Makes sound judgments, and transfers learning from one situation to another. Establishes goals, clarifies tasks, plans work and actively participates in meetings. Supports fundraising. Follows budgeting policies and procedures, and reports all financial irregularities immediately.
• Personal Development Oriented: Accurately assesses personal feelings, strengths and limitations and how they impact relationships. Pursues self-development that enhances job performance. Demonstrates an openness to change, and seeks opportunities in the change process.

• Must successfully complete a Level II criminal background screening.
• Must pass a pre-employment drug screening.
• No prior Florida DCF Child Care certification is required. Employees who do not already possess the Florida DCF 40-Hour Introductory Child Care Training will receive support from the YMCA throughout the certification process, including payment for the required state competency examinations.
• The duties and responsibilities listed above are considered essential functions of the position and may be reasonably accommodated in accordance with applicable law. The YMCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.