After School Counselor

After School Counselor I — YMCA of Greenville

Experience a mission‑driven environment that strengthens community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.

The After School Counselor I supports the YMCA's program by providing physical, mental, and spiritual growth opportunities for children in the program. This position plans and implements daily age‑appropriate programming, including academic enrichment activities.

• Supervise and ensure the safety of children at all times.
• Build and maintain order and enthusiasm in a group.
• Supervise and manage groups of school‑age children during eLearning and homework; lead physical activity games, arts and crafts, nutrition lessons, etc.
• Develop and implement lesson plans for program times utilizing risk management, state childcare COVID guidelines, social and emotional learning, and academic enrichment activities.
• Maintain equipment and facilities, and use only in an appropriate manner.
• Report all program changes to Site Coordinator, Youth Program Director, or Executive Director.
• Prepare for program responsibilities as assigned including lesson plans, devotions, group activities, family events, and water activities.
• Assist in School’s Out Days, Holiday Camp and Special Events as required.
• Attend quarterly YMCA of Greenville training events.
• Build and maintain positive relationships at all times with children, parents, and co‑workers.
• Create an environment that promotes belonging, achievement, and relationships.
• Adhere to all program rules as outlined in the Staff Manual, Personnel Policy, Code of Conduct, Risk Management Manual, and any other program‑specific guidelines.
• Assist in maintaining program standards regarding quality check standards and licensing regulations.
• Be able to drive a 14‑passenger bus, if over 20 years of age with a valid driver’s license, when programming allows.
• Encouraged to participate in YMCA’s annual support scholarship campaign.
• Attend all required staff trainings and meetings, including New Staff Orientation and CPR, First Aid, Blood‑Borne Pathogens, and Child Abuse Prevention within the first 30 days.
• Maintain accurate records including:
• Attendance rosters daily (arrivals and dismissal)
• Medication logs
• First aid logs
• Discipline reports
• Incident reports
• Closing checklist
• Assist in all areas of branch and association operations as requested by management.
• Adhere to policies related to boundaries with consumers.
• Attend/complete required abuse risk management training.
• Follow mandated reporting requirements.
• Never be under 16 years of age.
• Minimum 6 months experience working with youth.
• Ability to be a good role model and adapt to changing needs and circumstances.

• Must be at least 16 years of age.
• Minimum of 6 months experience working with youth.
• Ability to be a good role model and adapt to changing needs and circumstances.

• Minimum of 6 credits/units in Child Development/Elementary Education or 60 hours of approved childcare‑related training (requires documentation).
• At least one year of experience working in a childcare setting.

• Access to your earned wages before scheduled pay days.
• Free individual Y membership, with 75% discount on upgraded memberships.
• 50% discount on programs, including childcare, sports, and aquatics.
• 20% discount on personal training.
• 12% retirement contribution once fully vested.
• 403b retirement savings plan.

• Position:
  Part‑time
• Hours:
  
  2:15 pm – 6:00 pm (typical)
• Seniority level:
  Entry level
• Industries:
  Civic and Social Organizations