The counselor is responsible for providing leadership and ensuring the safety and supervision of children during planned activities. They must also assist in daily maintenance, housekeeping, and maintaining positive relationships with parents and staff.
Requirements summary
Candidates must be at least 18 years old and hold current CPR and First Aid certifications. Excellent communication skills and the ability to work with children of all ages are required.
high schoolDependabilityHousekeepingCommunicationLeadershipCPRPatienceInterpersonal skillsChildcareConflict resolutionRecord keepingFirst aidSafety management
Job description
Job DetailsLevel
ExperiencedJob
Location:
Peter
Blum
Family
YMCA -
Boca
Raton,
FL 33433Salary
Range: $14.00 - $16.00 HourlyPOSITION SUMMARY The position is responsible for providing leadership, ensuring safety of all participants and supervision of children in all planned activities in the presence of staff members. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Provide a safe and healthy environment, both physically and mentally, to ensure the operation of a quality Children’s program.
Ensures children are aware of rules, and daily scheduled routines
Attend all staff meetings and the YMCA as required to meet educational requirements establishes in-service training.
Assist in the planning and implementing of the daily activities that fit the children’s needs and interests.
Takes responsibility for the quality of the supplies, equipment and materials
Report all suspicions of child abuse to proper supervisors
Make sure proper procedures are followed for sign-in/out of children on a daily basis.
Reports all accidents to the Supervisor
Assist in the daily maintenance of the childcare area, ensuring safety and cleanliness.
Assume equal share of the regular housekeeping chores such as cleaning, preparing for daily activities and cleaning up after projects.
Ensure that YMCA Character Traits are evident in all activities.
Establish a relationship with each child and know his or her present level of understanding; consider the needs of all the children and treat each child with respect and dignity.
Work toward positive parent/staff relations.
Participates in member retention, special events and fundraising.
Completes all paperwork clearly and concisely.
Remains up to date on emergency procedures and family center policies.
All other duties assigned by Management QualificationsEDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE
Must be at least 18 years of age
Must be CPR & First Aid Certified
Must have excellent leadership skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Desire and ability to work with children of all ages
Demonstrated responsibility and dependability
Follow through actions regarding communication with all parents
May be required to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. in various forms.
May be required to sit, stand, or maintain physical activity for extended periods of time.
Must exhibit patience and understanding.
Receives and follows detailed instructions. Must be alert at all times, keeping safety in mind.
Must possess acceptable hearing and visual capabilities in order to monitor environment and children’s well-being.
Must be capable of working under pressure in a somewhat disruptive environment CORE COMPETENCIES (TEAM LEADER)
Mission and
Community
Oriented: Accepts and demonstrates YMCA values. Works effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions and perceptions. Demonstrates a desire to serve others and fulfill community needs. Recruits other volunteers and builds effective, supportive working relationships with them.
People
Oriented: Seeks first to understand the other person’s point of view, and remains calm in challenging situations. Builds rapport and relates well to others. Listens for understanding and meaning; speaks and writes effectively. Takes initiative to assist in developing others.
Results
Oriented: Strives to meet or exceed goals and deliver a high-value experience for members. Embraces new approaches and discovers ideas to create a better member experience. Makes sound judgments, and transfers learning from one situation to another. Establishes goals, clarifies tasks, plans work and actively participates in meetings. Supports fundraising. Follows budgeting policies and procedures, and reports all financial irregularities immediately.
Personal
Development
Oriented: Accurately assesses personal feelings, strengths and limitations and how they impact relationships. Pursues self-development that enhances job performance. Demonstrates an openness to change, and seeks opportunities in the change process. DISCLAIMERS
Must complete successful criminal background check
Must pass drug test
All of the above duties and responsibilities are essential job functions subject to reasonable accommodation. The YMCA promotes an equal opportunity work place which includes reasonable accommodation of otherwise qualified disabled applicants. Please see your manager should you have any questions about this policy or these job duties.
Job descriptions and duties may be modified when deemed appropriate by management.
Market context
Florida support roles stay locally competitive
In Florida, support roles in this category often draw steady interest because schools and care settings need reliable staff who can meet basic eligibility and safety requirements. Competition can hinge on experience with children, physical readiness, and flexibility, so review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time before applying. A practical next step is to confirm your medical clearance and highlight any one-year child-care experience, since those details can strengthen your application.
