Teen After School Counselor

POSITION SUMMARY: This position supports the surrounding middle school students through afterschool programming at the Brooks Family YMCA. Provides direct supervision of a group of students ages 13-15 years in an afterschool program setting. The Teen Counselor must create a positive, nurturing environment and foster positive 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 program experience. Adheres to YMCA’s core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Available to work Monday-Friday from 3:00pm-5:30pm Supervises a group of 15-18 children. Must have strong group control. Plans and implements program activities that are culturally relevant, developmentally appropriate and consistent with YMCA values. Able to perform indoor and outdoor activities. Implement positive reinforcement and create classroom reward systems. Adheres to program standards including safety and cleanliness standards. Attends staff meetings and trainings. Follows YMCA policies and procedures, including those related to medical and disciplinary situations, child abuse prevention and emergencies. Cultivates positive relationships and maintains effective communication with parents, children and other staff. Models relationship-building skills in all interactions. Performs other duties as assigned. LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES: Advancing Our Mission & Cause : Engaging Community, Volunteerism, Philanthropy, Change Leadership Building Relationships : Collaboration, Communication & Influence, Inclusion Leading Operations : Critical Thinking & Decision Making, Fiscal Management, Functional Expertise, Innovation, Program/Project Management Developing & Inspiring People : Developing Self & Others, Emotional Maturity