After School Counselor

After School Counselor-Part Time Under supervision of the Site Coordinator/Childcare Director/Program Director/Branch Director and consistent with the Christian mission of the YMCA, the afterschool counselor is responsible for providing program leadership in an afterschool student group. The Counselor will assist the Childcare Director/Program Director/Branch Manager/Regional VP with various branch activities such as special events, and other activities that occur on various occasions. Responsibilities include: Leadership for specific after school group Maintain discipline within after school group. Adhere to policies related to boundaries with consumers. Maintain appropriate relationships with consumers, including babysitting policies Attend required abuse risk management training. Adhere to procedures related to managing high-risk activities and supervising consumers. Report suspicious or inappropriate behaviors and policy violations by employees, volunteers, and consumers. Report all suspicions or allegations of abuse immediately to their supervisor Follow emergency procedures in case of accidents Remain with after school group at all times. Plan and implement open period activities. Maintain after school equipment. Maintain reports and attendance records. Follow established after school procedures and guidelines. Follow the YMCA mission: To put Christian principles into practice through programs that build a healthy spirit, mind and body for all. Qualifications include: Exposure to small structured group work. Must be at least 16 years of age. Adult and Pediatric First Aid/AED/CPR within 60 days of hire. Must be at least a junior in high school. No experience required. Have a positive attitude and desire to achieve the mission of the Upper Palmetto YMCA Carrying, sitting, seeing, hearing, speaking, running, crouching, lifting (25lbs.), and walking