Greater Austin YMCA - Youth Development Leader (Afterschool Counselor)

Position Title: Youth Development Leader (Afterschool Counselor)

Organizational Description: The Greater Austin YMCA is a nonprofit community enterprise with a vision to cultivate thriving communities across Central Texas where every person benefits from an empowered and well-educated childhood, equitable access to opportunities, resulting in an elevated quality of life and the promise of a sustainable future. Founded in 1953 and anchored in three Central Texas counties, the Y has served close to 500,000 people and provided more than $30M in financial assistance and program subsidies over the past 10 years. We operate 8 community centers and Camp Moody along with 6 early childhood education centers, 60 afterschool programs on school campuses in four districts, and 20 summer camps, with 1500 staff team members, 1000 volunteers, and a $47M annual operating budget.

Position Summary: We're looking for enthusiastic, creative, and caring Afterschool Counselors to inspire a love of learning in young minds and build memorable experiences at our afterschool programs this Fall and beyond! If you have an open afternoon schedule, would like to work up to 20 hours per week, and have weekends off, this is the perfect job for you.

Afterschool Counselors lead various activities that aim to give children a well-rounded experience. This includes physical activities, social-emotional learning, and much more! You will supervise a group of students at one of our Elementary school campuses in Austin and the surrounding areas. Afterschool programs are Monday through Friday between the hours of 2:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.

Responsibilities:

• Provide care for a group of youth ages 4-10 years, such as initiating schedules, routines, and activities during after-school hours.

• Lead a group of up to 17 young learners.

• Responsible for the safety of the children on site within the Texas Childcare directives.

• Ensure youth are learning positive behaviors and providing guidance.
  Leading and supervising play activities, games, sports, and creative projects in the arts, sciences, and math.

• Follow Curriculum lesson plans put in place which include educational and recreational activities for children in a group setting.

• Guiding youth through their school assignments, offering help if needed.

• Distribute snacks following sanitation, USDA, and CCR guidelines.

• Enforce safety and security standards for children and visitors.

• Promote the YMCA's character values, mission, wellness philosophy, and role in the community.
  Lead by example the Y’s mission, vision, and values with program participants, members, staff, and guests. 

• Become an Ambassador of the Y’s work and culture by being the ultimate storyteller of who we are as an organization and brand. 

• Complete other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Skills:

• High School graduate or GED equivalent.

• Minimum age of 18 years.

• Related education and/or experience in childhood development is a plus.
  Prior experience working with young children preferred.

• You are a team player. You are a team player with a positive, service-oriented attitude and can work well with others.

• You are organized and productive. You are organized, able to prioritize tasks, and handle multiple assignments.

• You are a strong communicator. You listen for understanding and meaning. You speak and write effectively.

• You foster a culture of inclusion and belonging. You leverage people’s differences as strengths.
  Physical Requirements:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, bend, talk, and occasionally lift and/or move items, including equipment, furniture, and/or children. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Compensation and Benefits: Benefit from a free household YMCA membership, enriching both your life and the lives of others.
Access retirement planning options to secure your future.
Enhance your skills through participation in learning and development workshops.
Exclusive cell phone plan discounts for AT&T and T-Mobile/Sprint users.
Discounts on programs and services to make your YMCA experience even more rewarding.
Pay Range
$18.00 an hour

How to Apply: https://recruiting.adp.com/srccar/public/nghome.guid?c=2192531&d=GreaterAustinY&prc=RMPOD4&r=5001043243806

Application Deadline: Open Until Filled - Filling multiple positions!