YOUNG MENS CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION·Columbia, South Carolina
Supervise and lead children ages 3-12 in afterschool programs, managing activities such as games, art, and swimming. Ensure a safe, quality environment consistent with YMCA values while maintaining positive relationships with parents and staff.
Works effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions, and perceptions. Builds rapport and relates well to others. Seeks first to understand the other person’s point of view, and remains calm in challenging situations. Listens for understanding and meaning; speaks and writes effectively. Takes initiative to assist in developing others.
Operational
Effectiveness: Makes sound judgments, and transfers learning from one situation to another. Embraces new approaches and discovers ideas to create a better member experience. Establishes goals, clarifies tasks, plans work and actively participates in meetings. Follows budgeting policies and procedures, and reports all financial irregularities immediately. Strives to meet or exceed goals and deliver a high-value experience for members.
Personal
Growth: Pursues self-development that enhances job performance. Demonstrates an openness to change, and seeks opportunities in the change process. Accurately assesses personal feelings, strengths and limitations and how they impact relationships. Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills required to perform well; uses best practices and demonstrates up-to-date knowledge and skills in technology.
QualificationsQUALIFICATIONS: 1. Must be at least 16 years old. 2. Previous experience working with children in a large group setting. 3. CPR, First Aid, AED and Child Abuse/Sexual Harassment Prevention training before start of 1st shift. 4. Ability to lead, plan, organize and implement program activities in a variety of settings, including outdoors and swimming. 5. Must be able to improvise when unexpected circumstances occur. 6. Must be able to remain active, energetic and positive throughout the program day. 7.
Experience preferred in one or more of the following areas: outdoor living, songs/music, skits, sports, music, recreational games, etc.
WORK
Environment &
Physical
DEMANDS: Ability to frequently stand, sit, walk, talk, hear, type, run, jump, kick, catch, throw, climb, kneel, bend, reach, balance, crouch or crawl, climb and/or balance, reach with hands and arms, handle or feel, stoop, lift/move and carry approximately 35 lbs, and use hands and fingers. Must be able to lift and/or maneuver large gym or office equipment. Special vision abilities required distance, peripheral, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. May be required to be outside for long periods of time. Must possess good analytical, auditory, and verbal capabilities in order to communicate adequately. Must be able to get into swimming pool.
Candidates must be at least 16 years old with previous experience working with children in large groups. Required certifications include CPR, First Aid, AED, and Child Abuse/Sexual Harassment Prevention training.
Market context
Afterschool Counselor roles in South Carolina are typically driven by ongoing demand for safe, supervised childcare before and after school, especially for candidates with experience leading large groups of children. Competition often centers on reliability, comfort with active supervision, and current CPR, First Aid, AED, and child protection training. Before applying, confirm your certifications are current and review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here, which condense the original job description to save you research time.
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