'26-'27 Charlottesville Lead After School Counselor

POSITION SUMMARY: The YMCA After School Program is looking for a Cause-Driven leader who will be able to provide a safe and quality experience for children while supporting the Y’s focus: Youth Development, Healthy Living, and Social Responsibility. With support from the Site Supervisor, the Lead Counselor will be responsible for providing direction to a group of elementary-aged children. This position will lead a group in daily enrichment lessons, assist with homework support, and participate with the group during health & wellness activities, along with day-to-day site operations. Charlottesville after school programs are run onsite at the respective Charlottesville elementary schools. AFTER SCHOOL COUNSELORS RECEIVE A FREE YMCA MEMBERSHIP! ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Work between 1:45pm-5:30pm, Monday-Friday. Prepare/set up and implement daily enrichment activities. Adhere to program standards including safety and cleanliness. Supervise the children, classroom, and all activities. Maintain program site and equipment. Create a positive rapport and shared interest with all youth; model relationship-building skills in all interactions. Provide and welcome ongoing dialogue with parents and caregivers about their child’s needs and progress; connect families to the Y. Maintain thorough knowledge of the licensing standards set forth by the Commonwealth of Virginia and maintain compliance at all times. Attend and participate in all program activities and team meetings. Adhere to the YMCA's core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility. Actively seek to continuously update skills by attending outside workshops whenever possible, becoming active in professional organizations and constantly seeking new ideas and materials. 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