POSITION SUMMARY:
Under the supervision of the Y Learning Site Director, the Y Learning Counselor is responsible for leading, developing, building relationships and providing academic support to the students in the Y Learning program.
They are responsible for managing these functions in accordance with the stated mission, goals, and policies established by the administrative staff, governing committees, and Board of Directors of the YMCA.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Supervises a group of children and leads them in physical activities.
- Assists students with homework.
- Leads growth mindset mini projects and implements pre-developed curriculum designed to increase literacy competency, social and emotional learning and group work development.
- Ensures delivery of snacks to all students and adheres to guidelines in place for snack distribution.
- Adheres to program standards including safety and cleanliness standards while also following YMCA policies and procedures related to medical and disciplinary situations, child abuse prevention and emergencies.
- Attending staff meetings and trainings.
- Maintains positive relationships with parents and other staff.
- Models relationship-building skills in all interactions. Develops and maintains collaborative relationships with community organizations. Maintains regular, clear, and concise communication within area of responsibility.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Previous experience working with children in an academic setting is preferred
- Experience preferred in one or more of the following areas: outdoor education, planning and organizing activities, crafts, songs/music, skits, sports, recreational games,etc.
- Specific certifications and/or training may be required.
- Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.
- Multi-lingual desired but not required.
WORK ENVIRONMENT & 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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Ability to plan, lead and participate in a range of activities in a variety of outdoor/indoor settings.
- Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range, or special accommodations made of sufficient nature for completion of assigned tasks.
- Ability to communicate clearly through speech and understanding of the English language.
- Ability to walk, run, stand, kneel, stoop, and manual dexterity.
- Ability to lift a maximum of 40 pounds.