Afterschool Counselor - Sulphur Springs YMCA

Description

Under the direction of the Associate Program Director - Afterschool and Camp, the Afterschool Tutor provides for the safety, well-being and development of participants in the Sulphur Springs YMCA Out of School Time Program. The tutor interacts and serves as a mentor for students, helping to nurture the self-esteem, confidence and core values of each and every participant, as well as, exhibits behaviors and attitudes that are consistent with the YMCA mission and policies of the Association.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Designs and implements innovative, quality educational lessons and activities, that are aligned with the school's curriculum.
• Creates a classroom environment that promotes working, learning and creating.
• Supervises a group of children and assumes responsibility for behavior problems, discipline and control of the classroom, and communication with parents.
• Contributes to the morale of the staff and children and shares creativity and enthusiasm with in the program.
• Provides in-class support to other staff and acts as part of the YMCA staff team.
• Attends and participates in all mandatory staff meetings and training sessions arranged by the Associate Program Director - Afterschool and Camp.
• Be familiar with all emergency procedures and phone numbers.
• Preforms other duties as assigned.

Safety and Risk Management

• Ensures all Tampa Y program standards and best practices are implemented and followed. Applies YMCA policies and procedures, including those related to best practices, emergency procedures, medical and disciplinary situations and child abuse prevention.
• Ensures all program staff are properly trained and prepared for emergency situations. This includes implementing and following training requirements in addition to ensuring proper reporting of all incidents/accidents according to risk management procedures.
• Maintains proper records, including staff member certifications, staff member meetings, and trainings.
• Ensures staff members and volunteers are scheduled in accordance to safety and program needs and ensures all safety and program ratios are followed.
• Monitors programming to adhere to all state, local and YMCA health & safety regulations.
• Assists in all areas, project teams, job tasks as assigned.
• Attends all conferences, trainings, meetings, and presentations as assigned.

Requirements

Education/ Experience Required:

• Teacher Certification or a degree in education is preferred. One or more years working or volunteering with children between the ages of 5 and 13 within learning environments such as a classroom or a tutor. Must be able to work cooperatively with children, parents and peers; demonstrate character, integrity, adaptability, and patience in communicating with others.

Certifications/Trainings Required:

• Must obtain within 30 days of employment and then maintain current certifications in CPR, AED and First Aid.
• Maintain other required certifications as stated in the training matrix.
• Must successfully complete Level 2 fingerprinting - for more information, click the link ( )

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job includes, but not limited to:

• The employee needs sufficient strength, agility and mobility to perform essential functions and to supervise program activities in a wide variety of indoor and outdoor locations.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use a computer for extended periods of time and be able to communicate using a computer and authorized work phone/smart device.
• Ability to instruct and observe participants during program activities.
• The employee frequently is required to see, observe, and hear all participants, and make sound judgments and decisions.
• Ability to perform all physical aspects of the position, including, but not limited to, leading class, walking, standing, bending, reaching, and lifting.
• Ability to sit and reach, and must be able to move around the work environment.
• Hear noises and distress signals in the program environment, including in the classroom and anywhere around the zone of responsibility.
• Must have flexibility and the ability to adapt to changing circumstances.
• Ability to lift and move a minimum of 30 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Ability to work in a variety of environments, specifically those subject to extreme humidity/dampness, heat and cold.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to high.
• This position requires reliable transportation and willing to travel, if needed.
• This position may require availability to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.