Job detail
2025 - 2026 : Plainfield YMCA SACC - Counselor - All School Sites
GREATER SOMERSET COUNTY YMCA
PART_TIME
Posted 4/15/2026
Location
Plainfield, New Jersey
Salary
$15 - $16 / HOUR
Core responsibilities
Counselors are responsible for supervising children ages 6-13 and implementing a variety of enrichment, physical, and homework activities. They must also maintain a safe, clean environment and build positive relationships with children and their families.
Requirements summary
Candidates must be at least 18 years old with a high school diploma and experience working with children in a structured setting. Applicants must also be able to work monday through friday from 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm and complete mandatory licensing and safety training.
high schoolCPRCommunication skillsRelationship buildingConflict resolutionRecord keepingFirst aidProgram implementationSafety proceduresClassroom managementChild supervisionYouth developmentCleaning and sanitation
Benefits
- Professional development
- Mentoring
- Free individual membership
- Access to any YMCA in the nation
- Y retirement fund
- Employee resource networks
- 10% discount on most programming