School Program Counselor - Chandler / GIlbert Family YMCA

The Valley of the Sun YMCA is honored to be among the top 50 YMCA associations in the United States, recognized for transforming our culture, vision, and operations. With 12 branches across the Valley and Northern Arizona, along with a thriving overnight camp in Prescott, we are a rapidly growing, cause-driven organization. Our mission is to enhance the nation's health and well-being while creating opportunities to give back and support our communities. If you are dedicated to being part of a greater movement, a career with the YMCA is for you.

RESPONSIBILITIES OF A PROGRAM COUNSELOR:

• Supervises a group of youth ensuring positive engagement and child safety.
• Develops positive relationships with children and parents through daily communication and interaction.
• Works closely with site director to plan and implement age-appropriate lesson plans, following the established program schedule.
• Assists site director in maintaining all pertinent site records, files, and other required administrative procedures, ensuring their licensed childcare files and trainings are up to date and accurate.
• Preserves quality condition of all supplies, equipment, materials, and cleanliness of site.
• Follows all YMCA policies, rules, regulations, and procedures including emergency procedures.
• Completes incident and accident reports, as necessary.
• Attends staff meetings and training courses as required.
• Incorporates the mission, philosophy and 4 core values of the YMCA in all communication with participants and co-workers.
• Adhere to policies related to boundaries with consumers.
• Attend required abuse risk management training.
• Adhere to procedures related to managing high-risk activities and supervising consumers.
• Report suspicious or inappropriate behaviors and policy violations.
• Follow mandated abuse reporting requirements.

• This is not an exhaustive list of job duties. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned.

REQUIREMENTS TO BE A PROGRAM COUNSELOR:

• 18 years of age or older
• Current state approved first-aid certification.
• Current CPR certification
• Fingerprint and negative TB clearance.
• Documentation of high school diploma or equivalency
• Minimum of 6 months qualifying experience
• Possess knowledge and desire to work with children.
• Possess mature judgment and sound decision-making.
• Ability to communicate effectively with members, peers, and supervisor.
• Ability to effectively communicate information on YMCA Child Care Programs.
• Must be observant, safety conscious and able to react calmly and quickly in an emergency.

PART TIME BENEFITS:

• Free YMCA Staff Membership
• Discounted Family Membership
• Employee Program Rewards & Discounts
• Paid Sick Leave (after 90 days of employment)
• Employee & Employer Retirement Contribution Options

OUR YMCA CULTURE:

The Valley of the Sun YMCA has been a trusted place of belonging, growth, and opportunity. We are for strengthening families, and creating opportunities for every child, teen, adult and senior to thrive. Guided by our call to Be Well. Do Good. Lead Change. Our goal is to expand access, deepen impact and secure a sustainable future for the Y across Arizona.

Valley of the Sun YMCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for this opening. Unless explicitly authorized by law, selection will be made without regard to, and there will be no discrimination because of, color, race, religion, national origin, marital status, parental status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, age (40 or over), sex (including pregnancy and related conditions, gender identity, and sexual orientation), or on the basis of personal favoritism, or any other non-merit factors.

Our YMCA promotes a safe environment that is free from abuse. No form of abuse will be tolerated.

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.