Youth Development Counselor

About This Role

This role involves providing quality care for youth in before and after-school and camp settings, focusing on safety, values education, and facilitating structured activities. The counselor ensures a positive experience for children and parents, adhering to state licensing and YMCA policies.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the safety and security of all children in the program at all times
• Monitor children's activities for safe and age-appropriate behaviors
• Conduct regular headcounts and maintain accurate attendance records
• Respond appropriately and promptly to emergencies and incidents
• Implement positive behavior management techniques to promote a respectful and inclusive environment
• Address behavioral issues calmly and constructively
• Implement a variety of age-appropriate activities, structured and unstructured
• Encourage and facilitate positive social interactions among children
• Follow all organizational policies and procedures, including health, safety, and child protection
• Maintain a clean and organized environment and report concerns to leadership

Requirements

• At least 18 years of age
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• At least 6 months working with youth at a licensed facility, church, school or equivalent
• CPR, First Aid, AED certifications and Child Abuse prevention trainings
• Ability to plan, organize, and implement age-appropriate/developmentally appropriate program activities
• Current record of tuberculosis examination and/or current local health department regulations, examinations, and/or immunization as required
• Ability to pass a local/state background and FBI fingerprinting check

Qualifications

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• At least 6 months working with youth at a licensed facility, church, school or equivalent. Prior childcare or baby-sitting experience is preferred.

Nice to Have

• Previous experience with diverse populations
• Prior childcare or baby-sitting experience

Skills

* Required skills

Certifications