After School Counselor (for K-8th grade) 3:00pm-6:00 pm Mon-Fri

After School Counselor (for K-8th grade) 3:00pm-6:00 pm Mon-Fri

Category: Working With Children
Location: Main Facility

Job Type: Part-Time
Rate: $12.80 hour +
Keywords: Childcare, Counselors

FAMILY YMCA OF EMPORIA-GREENSVILLE

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title:

School Age Counselor

Status:
Part-Time Non-Exempt

Reports to:

School Age Child Care Coordinator Revision Date:
October 29, 2025

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position supports the work of the Y in strengthening the community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. Provides direct supervision of a group of children in a structured before & after-school program. Creates positive, nurturing relationships with children, while building cooperative relationships with parents. Promotes and supports the potential of all youth in programs and facilitates peer-to-peer connections.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Actively supervises a group of children, according to plans, while maintaining appropriate staff-to-child ratios, as required by the Virginia Department of Education. This includes participating in planned activities with the children.
• Perform all duties in a manner that reflects the YMCA's character values.
• Cultivate positive relationships and maintains effective communication with parents, children, and other staff. Models relationship-building skills in all interactions.
• Fill out accident/incident reports as needed.
• Maintain consistent and accurate communication with staff and supervisor concerning program issues, supplies, schedule changes, illnesses, and other necessary information.
• Assist in planning and implementing the daily program, including the following: treating each child with dignity and respect; recognizing and considering the individual needs of the child in relation to cultural and socio-economic background, disabilities, special talents and interests, style, and pace of learning; helping children learn to think creatively, solve problems independently, and respect themselves and others.
• Helping with the preparation of snacks, according to USDA & VDOE requirements.
• Maintain strict confidentiality regarding children and their families.
• Promote positive rapport among staff members.
• Follow all personnel policies and procedures.
• Maintain a neat appearance.
• Promptly report problems to your supervisor.
• Come to work with a great attitude!
• Assist in the daily setup and cleanup of activities.
• Be willing to put forth the effort to make the program a success.
• Attend staff meetings and training.
• Follow all standards for licensing as put forth by the Virginia Department of Education.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

YMCA COMPETENCIES (Leader):

Mission Advancement:
Accepts and demonstrates the Ys values. Demonstrates a desire to serve others and fulfill community needs. Recruits volunteers and builds effective, supportive working relationships with them. Supports fund-raising.

Collaboration:

Works effectively with people of diverse backgrounds, abilities, opinions, and perceptions. Builds rapport and relates well to others. Seeks first to understand the other person’s point of view and remains calm in challenging situations. Listens for understanding and meaning; speaks and writes effectively. Takes initiative to assist in developing others.

Operational Effectiveness:
Makes sound judgments, and transfers learning from one situation to another. Embraces innovative approaches and discovers ideas to create a better member experience. Establishes goals, clarifies tasks, plans work, and actively participates in meetings. Follows budgeting policies and procedures and reports all financial irregularities immediately. Strives to meet or exceed goals and deliver a high-value experience for members.

Personal Growth:
Pursues self-development that…