School's Out Program Counselor
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YMCA of the Pines
NJ
Summary
The counselor supports the planning and implementation of activities for children while ensuring their safety, development, and skill achievement. They also assist the site supervisor with daily operations, including greeting families and maintaining program equipment.
Job Description
Overview
The School's Out Counselor is responsible for supporting the planning and implementation of activities, programs, and experiences for children in small groups at the designated program site. The Counselor is also responsible for the general safety, development, growth and skill achievement of the children in their group. Positions are available both before and after school.
This job announcement is not intended to be inclusive of all functions, responsibilities and qualifications associated with the position, however, representative of the essential job functions and typical criteria considered necessary to successfully perform the position.
Responsibilities
- Assist in providing and participating in all activities while ensuring the delivery of a quality program.
- Responsible for assisting the Site Supervisor in: greeting children and parents; assuring proper use and maintenance of equipment and supplies; cleaning and storage of equipment and supplies in the program area.
- Attend staff meetings, workshops, and in-service training per State requirements.
- Cultivate positive relationships and maintain effective communication with parents, children, and other staff members.
- Adhere to program and state licensing standards, including safety and cleanliness standards.
- Follow YMCA policies and procedures, including those related to medical and disciplinary situations, child abuse prevention, and emergencies.
Qualifications
- At least 18 years of age
- If under 18 years of age, please apply for our Assistant Counselor position
- Ability to clear state-mandated background checks, including criminal history and child abuse records checks
- Knowledge in the supervision and safety of children
- Possess leadership skills and can assist in encouraging and motivating children in a before- and after-school setting
- Able to communicate effectively with coworkers, children, and parents/guardians
- CPR, First Aid, AED Certifications and Child Abuse Prevention training completed within 60 days of hire
- Ability to lead in one or more of the following areas: sports, games, academics, crafts
Benefits
- YMCA Membership
- Discounted Programs
- 12% Employer Retirement Contribution
- Paid Sick Time
Posted Salary Range
USD $15.92 - USD $17.00 /Hr.
Founded in 1906, YMCA of the Pines is an interfaith, charitable organization dedicated to helping children, teens and families explore, grow, thrive and ultimately become the best version of themselves.
YMCA of the Pines is located on 800 acres in the New Jersey Pine Barrens, and has grown from operating a summer camp solely for boys to a year-round organization offering programs to tens of thousands of children and families annually. Our core operations are three summer camps, Ockanickon overnight camp for boys, Matollionequay overnight camp for girls and Lake Stockwell a Co-ed Day Camp.
We also serve children through our specialty camps’ partnerships, which include: Camp Bright Feathers– Camp Bright Feathers is dedicated to serving children and teens affected by public health concerns, principally HIV/AIDS and/or violence, through a nurturing overnight camp program that focuses on improving the health, well-being and self-sufficiency of all; Camp Kesem– Kesem is a nationwide community, driven by passionate college student leaders, that supports children through and beyond their parent's cancer; Camp Firefly– Camp Firefly - For children who have lost a parent, sibling or other special person through death, Camp Firefly provides a special place to share feelings, to make new friends, and to find relief from grief. Throughout the camp weekend, activities designed to help ease grief are combined with traditional fun camp experiences such as swimming, canoeing, cookouts, and arts-and-crafts.
In addition to these camps, we serve school students from throughout New Jersey through our Environmental Education programs, a variety of churches and non-profit groups through our Outdoor Center (group services retreats, team-building and spirit-building programs) and our Child Care Program where we host the Before-and-After school care for local school students through our nine (9) School’s Out sites providing vital before and after school services with robust curriculum.
Founded
1906
Company size
11-50 employees
Industry
Non-Profit Organizations and NGOs
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Medford, New Jersey
Founded in 1906, YMCA of the Pines is an interfaith, charitable organization dedicated to helping children, teens and families explore, grow, thrive and ultimately become the best version of themselves.
YMCA of the Pines is located on 800 acres in the New Jersey Pine Barrens, and has grown from operating a summer camp solely for boys to a year-round organization offering programs to tens of thousands of children and families annually. Our core operations are three summer camps, Ockanickon overnight camp for boys, Matollionequay overnight camp for girls and Lake Stockwell a Co-ed Day Camp.
We also serve children through our specialty camps’ partnerships, which include: Camp Bright Feathers– Camp Bright Feathers is dedicated to serving children and teens affected by public health concerns, principally HIV/AIDS and/or violence, through a nurturing overnight camp program that focuses on improving the health, well-being and self-sufficiency of all; Camp Kesem– Kesem is a nationwide community, driven by passionate college student leaders, that supports children through and beyond their parent's cancer; Camp Firefly– Camp Firefly - For children who have lost a parent, sibling or other special person through death, Camp Firefly provides a special place to share feelings, to make new friends, and to find relief from grief. Throughout the camp weekend, activities designed to help ease grief are combined with traditional fun camp experiences such as swimming, canoeing, cookouts, and arts-and-crafts.
In addition to these camps, we serve school students from throughout New Jersey through our Environmental Education programs, a variety of churches and non-profit groups through our Outdoor Center (group services retreats, team-building and spirit-building programs) and our Child Care Program where we host the Before-and-After school care for local school students through our nine (9) School’s Out sites providing vital before and after school services with robust curriculum.
Founded
1906
Company size
11-50 employees
Industry
Non-Profit Organizations and NGOs
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Medford, New Jersey
