Tuscaloosa, Alabama, United States · On-site
$10/hr–$12/hr
Job DetailsJob Location: Benjamin Barnes YMCA - Tuscaloosa, AL 35401Position Type: Part TimeSalary Range: $10.00 - $12.00 HourlyThe Youth Counselor is responsible for the daily supervision of participants grades K-8. S/h…
Skills: Group Management, Problem Solving, Conflict Resolution, Youth Development, Academic Enrichment
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The Youth Development Leader is responsible for the daily supervision and academic and social guidance of students in grades K-8. They plan and implement program activities while ensuring a safe and enriching learning environment.
Candidates must be at least 18 years old with a high school diploma and at least two years of experience working with children under 13. A bachelor's degree is preferred along with strong group management and communication skills.
Job DetailsJob Location: Benjamin Barnes YMCA - Tuscaloosa, AL 35401Position Type: Part TimeSalary Range: $10.00 - $12.00 HourlyThe Youth Counselor is responsible for the daily supervision of participants grades K-8. S/he is responsible for assisting in the planning, development, and implementation of all 9 program components and program activities in the after-school program. The Counselor guides the academic and social development of children; ensuring a safe, enriching, and healthy learning environment. Youth Counselors use a variety of resources, provided by the After-School Site Director to introduce new skills throughout the execution of activities. To accomplish this, Youth Counselors are required to participate in ongoing professional development and planning sessions with the After-School Site Director on a scheduled basis.
The Youth Counselor must have the competencies, skills, and proven leadership ability to successfully carry out the YMCA mission, goals, and visions for serving the community. The Group Leader will be responsible for the following:
Ensures the safety and engagement of children in assigned group.
Demonstrates competency with DHR assessment tool and is fully training.
Plans and use the S.A.F.E. framework to facilitate purposeful and engaging activities and group projects that compliments the program’s thematic or project-based agenda.
Provide assistance with homework and encourage academic progress.
Follows program lesson plans and implementation plan in a developmentally appropriate manner, meeting the individual physical, social, emotional, and intellectual needs of the participants.
Provides careful, attentive supervision, alert at all times.
Serves as a positive role model, demonstrates professional behavior and understand positive youth development approaches to the academic and social development of youth.
Facilitates a program environment that invites exploration, promotes positive play, and welcomes children.
Promotes a team concept through a positive approach to supervision, communication, and interactions with others. Maintains on-going communication with supervisor.
Maintain accurate classroom records as assigned and according to program requirements.
Communicates regularly with parents; attends parent/family events as designated by supervisor.
Demonstrates a working knowledge of YMCA mission, purpose and goals, childcare policies and YMCA standards; ensures the program meets the highest standards of excellence.
Must be at least 18 years of age or older.
High School Diploma or equivalent. Bachelors preferred.
A minimum of two years’ prior experience working with children under 13 years of age required.
Exceptional group management, problem-solving and conflict resolution skills.
Experience in creating interactive and educational/artistic activities, youth development, academic enrichment and arts.
Must possess oral, auditory and written communication skills appropriate for interacting with both children and adults.
Must be capable of implementing the daily administrative, program related, and supervisory responsibilities of an after-school site.
Flexibility, with the ability to adapt to changing circumstances.
The Y: We're for youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.
WHO WE ARE The Y is the nation’s leading nonprofit strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Across the U.S., 2,700 Ys engage 22 million men, women and children – regardless of age, income or background – to nurture the potential of children and teens, improve the nation’s health and well-being and provide opportunities to give back and support neighbors. Anchored in more than 10,000 communities, the Y has the long-standing relationships and physical presence not just to promise, but to deliver, lasting personal and social change. OUR CAUSE At the Y, strengthening community is our cause. Every day, we work side-by-side with our neighbors to make sure that everyone, regardless of age, income or background, has the opportunity to learn grow and thrive. OUR IMPACT The Y is, and always will be, dedicated to building healthy, confident, connected and secure children, families and communities. Every day our impact is felt when an individual makes a healthy choice, when a mentor inspires a child and when a community comes together for the common good.
Offices: 2300 13th Street, Tuscaloosa, Alabama 35401, US · 2829 18th St, Tuscaloosa, Alabama 35401, US
The Y: We're for youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.
WHO WE ARE The Y is the nation’s leading nonprofit strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Across the U.S., 2,700 Ys engage 22 million men, women and children – regardless of age, income or background – to nurture the potential of children and teens, improve the nation’s health and well-being and provide opportunities to give back and support neighbors. Anchored in more than 10,000 communities, the Y has the long-standing relationships and physical presence not just to promise, but to deliver, lasting personal and social change. OUR CAUSE At the Y, strengthening community is our cause. Every day, we work side-by-side with our neighbors to make sure that everyone, regardless of age, income or background, has the opportunity to learn grow and thrive. OUR IMPACT The Y is, and always will be, dedicated to building healthy, confident, connected and secure children, families and communities. Every day our impact is felt when an individual makes a healthy choice, when a mentor inspires a child and when a community comes together for the common good.
Offices: 2300 13th Street, Tuscaloosa, Alabama 35401, US · 2829 18th St, Tuscaloosa, Alabama 35401, US
