Before/After School Counselor, Elementary Schools Program (2025 - 2026 School Year)

Before/After School Counselor

YMCA is seeking to build a pipeline of individuals seeking to make a difference in the lives of our youth and become a Before/After School Counselor!

Why choose the YMCA?

• Competitive wage plan starting at $15.50 per hour
• Flexible scheduling that promotes work/life balance
• Free/Discounted YMCA membership and other employee perks
• Career growth, and year-round positions
• The Y is a cause-driven organization that provides a challenging and fun work environment with creative, talented and diverse individuals!

Position Summary

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Provides direct supervision of a group of children in a school program (grades K – 5th). Creates positive, nurturing relationships with children, while building cooperative relationships with parents/caregivers. Promotes and supports the potential of all youth in programs and facilitates peer-to-peer connections as part of the overall after school experience.

Discover your unlimited potential and be part of something BIGGER, at the Y!

Our Culture

Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day. We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become. We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality. We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world. We are nurturing: we support you in your journey to develop your full potential. We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you. We are the Y.

Job Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for the leadership and guidance of a group of participants.
• Acquaint children with rules, activities, daily schedule, and traditions of the program.
• Take responsibility for the safety/welfare of each child.
• Remain in the immediate area assisting in supervision during all activities including aquatics.
• Assist with organizing, and implementing activity plans for special interest activities.
• Assist with assuring proper sign in/sign out procedures are followed.
• Keep accurate attendance and headcount
• Establish positive relationship with each child.
• Communicate progress of child to immediate supervisor.
• Monitor the needs of all children; treats each child with respect, dignity and as an individual.
• Report any suspicions of child abuse to Supervisor as required by Florida State Law.
• Follow medication and food allergy policy.
• Takes responsibility for all equipment and supplies used, helping maintain good working conditions, inventory and cleans-up after all activities.
• Assists in meeting and maintaining YMCA Before/ After School Best Practices.
• Reports all accidents to the Supervisor, and properly completes proper health log and/or accident/incident form.
• Attends required staff meetings and training sessions.
• Participate in special events.
• Report all hours worked accurately and in a timely manner to Supervisor.
• Remain up to date on emergency procedures, as well as Elementary Schools Program and Orange County Public Schools policies.
• Direct or assist in the daily maintenance of the school and YMCA facility area, ensuring safety and cleanliness.
• Promote and represent the mission and core values of the YMCA of Central Florida in the Family Center and its programs.
• All other duties assigned by management.

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent; one year or more of college a plus.
• Previous experience working with children preferably in an after school setting or childcare center, preferred.
• At least 18 years of age.
• CPR, First Aid, AED certifications and Child Abuse Prevention training within 60 days of hire date.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

• Must be willing to work a flexible schedule, which may include weekends and holidays as needed.
• Must be willing to work an on-call schedule rotation as required.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.
• The physical activities of this position include: stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, feeling, and repetitive motions. May be required to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. in various forms, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. The employee must be able to perform medium work.
• May be required to sit, stand, or maintain physical activity for extended periods of time.
• Must exhibit patience and understanding. Receives and follows detailed instructions.
• Must be alert at all times, keeping safety in mind.
• Must possess acceptable hearing and visual capabilities in order to monitor environment and children's well-being. Talking is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. Hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels, with or without correction
• Must be capable of working under pressure in a somewhat disruptive environment.

Disclaimers

• Must complete a successful employment verification and background screening, which includes a DCF Level 2 Background Check.
• All of the above duties and responsibilities are essential job functions subject to reasonable accommodation. The YMCA promotes an equal employment opportunity work place which includes reasonable accommodation of otherwise qualified disabled applicants and employees.
• This job description may not be all-inclusive and employees are expected to perform all other duties as assigned and directed by management. Job descriptions and duties may be modified when deemed appropriate by management.