After School Counselor - Wake Tech Apprentice Program | Kraft Family YMCA

POSITION SUMMARY: In partnership with Wake Tech Community College Early Childhood Apprenticeship program, and under the supervision of the Program Director, the Youth Counselor Apprenticeis responsible forleading, developing, and building relationships with the youth participants in assigned program.

Theyare responsible formanaging these functionsin accordance withthe stated mission, goals, and policiesestablishedby the administrative staff, governing committees, and Board of Directors of the YMCA.

Job Schedule: Monday through Friday from 3:30 p.m.

to 6 p.m.

Program sites include South Lakes and West Lake Elementary schools.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Supervisesand builds relationships witha group of elementaryand/or middle schoolstudents.Implements program activities that are culturally relevant, developmentallyappropriateandconsistent with YMCA values.Creates an atmosphere that is fun, safe,friendlyand challenging.Mentors and models responsible behavior while leadingchildren inthe program.Models andfacilitatesrelationship-building skills in all interactionsand maintains positiverelationships with campers, parents, schoolstaffand other YMCA staff.Adheres toYMCA policies and procedures, including those related to medical and disciplinarysituations, child abusepreventionand emergency management.Ensures that space and equipment used for the program is taken care of andleft in good, clean condition daily.Attends staff meetings andtrainings.Develops andmaintainscollaborative relationships with community organizations.

Maintains regular, clear, and concise communication withinareaof responsibility.

QUALIFICATIONS: At least 18years of age.High School/GEDrequiredwithpreviousexperience working with children.Mustbe currentlyenrolled inWakeTechs Apprenticeship program and selected toparticipatebycollege administration guidelines.Specific certifications and/or training may berequired.Experience preferred in one or more of the following areas: outdoor education, planning andorganizing activities, crafts, songs/music, skits, sports, recreational games,etc.Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.Multi-lingualdesired but notrequired.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Thework environment andphysical demands described here represent those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Ability to plan,leadandparticipatein a range of activities in a variety of outdoor/indoor settings.Primarily office and program settings with frequent interaction in gyms, classrooms, and outdoor spaces.Moderate noise levels; may be louder during youth or community activities.Regular use ofcomputer,phone, and other office technology.Frequent standing, walking, bending, and reaching; occasional lifting or moving up to 40lbs.Some work performed outdoors in varying weather conditions.Flexible schedulerequired may include early mornings, evenings, weekends, and occasion...