YMCA of Southeastern North Carolina·Wilmington, North Carolina
The Afterschool Counselor is responsible for implementing curriculum and designing daily activity plans for school-aged children. They must supervise the classroom environment while maintaining accurate records and communicating effectively with parents.
Do you like to encourage school-aged children and help them develop? Are you passionate about getting youth active and implementing games and activities that stimulate the mind and body? If so, this might be the perfect role for you! Provides direction for the program, classroom, and implements program curriculum. Provides a quality experience to children and parents that focuses on the YMCA values: honesty, respect, responsibility, and caring.
Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day.
We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become.
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We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world. We are nurturing we support you in your journey to develop your full potential.
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At the YMCA, we invest in our people so they can better serve our communities. Our part-time employees enjoy a supportive, inclusive work environment with valuable benefits that reflect our mission and core values. Complimentary YMCA Membership Flexible Scheduling Professional Development Retirement Benefits Employee Resource Groups
Implements curriculum within the established guidelines. Designs and implements daily lesson/activity plans. Supervises the children, classroom, and all activities. Makes ongoing, systematic observations and evaluations of each child. Ensures parents are kept informed of all site and program activities and communicates both positive and negative behavior of children to parents. Maintains program site and equipment. Maintains required program records including attendance sheets, incident sheets, and behavior reports. Attends and participates in program activities, staff meetings, and staff training. Follows and implements the Healthy Eating and Physical Activity standards.
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.
High school graduate or equivalent; one year or more of college preferred. At least 18 years of age CPR, First Aid and AED certification within 30 days of hire date. Previous experience working with children in a developmental setting preferred. Ability to plan, organize and implement age-appropriate/developmentally appropriate program activities. Previous experience with diverse populations. Ability to develop positive, authentic relationships with people from different backgrounds. Applicants should have a desire to work in a career field that involves children and families. PHYSICAL DEMANDS Ability to plan, lead and participate in activities.
Market context
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Afterschool counselor
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