What are the responsibilities and job description for the Afterschool Site Assistant- Hillsborough position at Hillsborough YMCA?
Greater Somerset County YMCA (GSCY) is a local nonprofit committed to strengthening community by connecting all people to their potential, purpose and each other. At GSCY, we focus on empowering young people, improving health and well-being, and inspiring action in and across communities. By bringing together people from different backgrounds, perspectives and generations, we ensure that we all have access to the opportunities, relationships and resources necessary to learn, grow and thrive. To learn more about GSCY, visit our website: http://gscymca.org
Hillsborough YMCA is seeking Counselors for the Before & After School program at Hillsborough YMCA. Under the direction of the Site Supervisor & the Senior Program Director, the Lead Counselor is responsible for supervising a group of children. Under the direction of the Site Supervisor and Program Director, the Counselor is responsible for supervising a group of children. The Counselor establishes relationships with children and their parents while providing a safe, pleasant and caring atmosphere during before care and aftercare. This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Creates positive, nurturing relationships with children, while building cooperative relationships with parents/caregivers. Promotes and supports the potential of all youth in programs and facilitates peer-to-peer connections as part of the overall afterschool and before school experience.
Hours
After Care: 2:00pm-6:00pm Monday-Friday, all lead counselors are intended to work 5 days a week, if flexible schedule is needed, please have it prepared at interview.
Essential Functions:
- Assists lead counselor with supervision of a group of 16-30 children
- Assumes lead counselor responsibility in their absence
- Works with lead counselor to deliver innovative games and activities to keep children engaged
- Establishes relationships with children and their parents
- Engages each camper by name and communicate with them to ensure quality, fun, and a safe experience
- Communicates with students, parents, peers, and leadership staff to ensure quality, fun, and safe programming
- Seeks feedback from lead counselors and implements changes
- Embraces our 4 core values and encourages peers and students to do so
- Attends trainings, seminars and meetings as required
- Adheres and incorporates the YMCA values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility and educates members about the YMCA mission and goals
Qualifications:
- Must be 16 years or older
- Must have experience working with children
- Must be able to handle difficult situations
- Must have ability to learn and think quickly to solve child-to-child situations
Benefits of working part-time at GSCY include:
- FREE Individual Membership Access to any YMCA in the Nation.
- 10% Discount on most programming at Greater Somerset County YMCA.
- Access to one of the leading retirement programs "Y Retirement Fund" from the first day of employment.
- Opportunities for professional development, mentoring, growth, and promotion throughout the YMCA Movement.
- Supportive and inclusive community for people of all backgrounds and access to Employee Resource Networks.
Greater Somerset County YMCA is a drug free work environment. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information who share our values of Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility.