What are the responsibilities and job description for the After School Counselor/Leader - Sequoia position at YMCA OF SILICON VALLEY?
POSITION SUMMARY:
After School - School Age Child Care Counselor/Leader is responsible for general supervision of youth and teens, planning and implementing activities (physical activities, nutrition, academic enrichment, homework assistance, and light tutoring).
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Ensure the safety and well-being of participants by; knowing participant locations at all times, making participants aware of and enforcing appropriate safety regulations and procedures, applying appropriate behavior management techniques, and maintaining all program equipment and facilities.
- Assist children with school-directed virtual learning.
- Implement group activity plan; preparing materials, activities, and environments
- Consistently demonstrate positive interaction with all children; talk to them and treat them with dignity and respect. Help children to develop a positive self-esteem and sense of self-worth
- Adhere to all processes, procedures, rules and regulations of the YMCA, licensing, Public Health Department and school district.
- Positively ID individuals picking-up before releasing children.
- Identify emergency situations then respond quickly and appropriately.
- Consistently demonstrate positive discipline; teach and redirect rather than scolding or reprimanding; firmly and consistently enforce the rules.
- Work in a team environment and provide open communication regarding concerns/issues with children, parents or co-workers
- Introduce yourself to parents & teachers, and communicate with them regularly with confidence regarding accurate program information: schedule changes, permission slips, etc.
- Be prompt and dependable to work scheduled hours; providing proper notice for time off and working with supervisor on coverage for day(s) requested off.
- Clean, disinfect and pick up areas used by the program, as needed.