Princeton Young Achievers SACC Counselor - Princeton

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Description

An exciting opportunity to join the team of a progressive YMCA located in vibrant Somerset County, New Jersey. The YMCA is one of the nation’s leading nonprofit organizations dedicated to strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. With a 150-year-old history, Greater Somerset County YMCA (GSCY) is a pillar of the community and has seven locations across three counties, which collectively serve upwards of 30,000 individuals.

GSCY has 100 full-time and 950 part-time employees along with operating revenues to $22+ million.

Description

An exciting opportunity to join the team of a progressive YMCA located in vibrant Somerset County, New Jersey. The YMCA is one of the nation’s leading nonprofit organizations dedicated to strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. With a 150-year-old history, Greater Somerset County YMCA (GSCY) is a pillar of the community and has seven locations across three counties, which collectively serve upwards of 30,000 individuals.

GSCY has 100 full-time and 950 part-time employees along with operating revenues to $22+ million.

The Y empowers everyone—no matter who they are or where they are from. To fulfill our purpose of strengthening community for all, GSCY is committed to being an inclusive organization and leveraging our collective impact to address social inequities. To learn more about GSCY, visit our website: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..org

General Function

Under the direction of the Youth Development Team, the Princeton Young Achievers Program Counselor oversees the daily operations at a designated Princeton Young Achievers (SACC) site and ensures the successful delivery of the program. The Counselor will assist the Site Director and will help the children with homework, create a fun and safe environment, and bring new ideas and games to the program.

This job is fully on-site, not remote.

Principal Activities

• Supervises groups of children and leads staff when applicable.
• Plans and implements activities in conjunction with the Site Director that are culturally relevant, developmentally appropriate and consistent with YMCA Core Values
• Create and maintain a fun environment for children to work and play productively and comfortably and have full access to all necessary materials.
• Demonstrate leadership and be a positive influence and role model to colleagues and staff.
• Assist Site Director in the opening and closing of the site on a daily basis.
• Communicate issues related to students to Site Director & Program Director
• Supervise volunteers in partnership with Site Director
• With Site Director, support parent/family communication and follow-up
• Supervise and manage daily snack.
• Maintain and track supplies for programs and activities including equipment and program supplies; administrative supplies; and first aid equipment.
• Maintain rosters and attendance records and assure accurate record-keeping.
• Implement safety measures/regulations in compliance with NJ Department of Children & Families – Office of Licensing & Community Partners
• Supervise and document fire drills.
• Ensure implementation of the health and safety policies that pertain to program participants and staff at all times, including follow through on all incident reports and document filing.
• Follows YMCA policies and procedures, including those related to medical and disciplinary situations, child abuse prevention and emergencies.
• Support efforts of promotion and publicity of all YMCA programs
• Ensure that all Emergency Procedures are carried out in accordance with Princeton Family YMCA procedures.
• Ensure that program provides a positive image of the YMCA within the community, in accordance with the mission and philosophy of the Princeton Family YMCA

• Must be at least 16 years of age
• Experience with children in school, after school, or camp setting
• Sound judgment,…