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YMCA OF SOUTH ALABAMA INC

AFTERSCHOOL COUNSELOR

Daphne, AL · On-site

$10.50 - $14.25/hr

Youth Development Reports To: Afterschool Site Director / Program Coordinator/Before school Director Status: Part-time Position Summary The Before and/or Afterschool Counselor supports the YMCA ...

YMCA OF SOUTH ALABAMA INC

AFTERSCHOOL COUNSELOR

Foley, AL

$10.25 - $14/hr

Youth Development Reports To: Afterschool Site Director / Program Coordinator/Before school Director Status: Part-time Position Summary The Before and/or Afterschool Counselor supports the YMCA ...

YMCA OF SOUTH ALABAMA INC

AFTERSCHOOL COUNSELOR

Daphne, AL

$10.50 - $14.25/hr

Youth Development Reports To: Afterschool Site Director / Program Coordinator/Before school Director Status: Part-time Position Summary The Before and/or Afterschool Counselor supports the YMCA ...

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What is a part time afterschool?

A Part Time Afterschool job typically involves supervising and engaging with children after school hours. Responsibilities may include helping with homework, organizing activities, ensuring safety, and providing general support. These positions are often available at schools, community centers, or childcare programs. Shifts usually run in the afternoons and early evenings, making it a great option for students or those looking for supplemental income.

What does a typical day look like for a part time afterschool employee?

A typical day for a Part Time Afterschool employee involves supervising students after school, assisting with homework, organizing recreational or enrichment activities, and ensuring a safe environment. You’ll often collaborate with other staff members to develop and lead fun, age-appropriate programs that encourage learning and social interaction. Additionally, you may be responsible for logging attendance, monitoring student behavior, and communicating with parents or guardians as needed. The role can be dynamic and rewarding, offering variety from day to day and the chance to make a positive impact on students’ development.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the part time afterschool position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Part Time Afterschool worker, you typically need experience working with children or youth, a high school diploma or equivalent, and sometimes first aid/CPR certification. Familiarity with basic educational materials, activity planning tools, and attendance tracking systems is helpful in this role. Strong communication, patience, and organizational skills help you engage students and manage group dynamics effectively. These abilities are important to ensure a safe, supportive, and enriching environment for students during afterschool hours.

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AFTERSCHOOL COUNSELOR

YMCA OF SOUTH ALABAMA INC

Daphne, AL • On-site

$10.50 - $14.25/hr

Part-time

Re-posted 23 days ago

Job description

Department:Youth Development
Reports To:Afterschool Site Director / Program Coordinator/Before school Director
Status:Part-time

Position Summary

The Before and/or Afterschool Counselor supports the YMCA's mission by providing a safe, engaging, and nurturing environment for children during afterschool hours. Counselors lead activities, supervise participants, and serve as positive role models while promoting youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.

Essential Functions

  • Supervise and ensure the safety of children at all times

  • Lead age-appropriate activities including homework help, games, arts & crafts, and enrichment programs

  • Build positive relationships with participants, families, and staff

  • Maintain a welcoming, inclusive, and respectful environment

  • Follow YMCA policies, procedures, and behavior management guidelines

  • Assist with set-up, clean-up, attendance, and daily documentation

  • Communicate effectively with site leadership regarding participant needs or concerns

Model YMCA values ofCaring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility.

PRAESIDIUM CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION VERBIAGE

Employees and volunteers who directly supervise consumers will:

  • 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.
Employees and volunteers who do not directly supervise consumers will:
  • Adhere to policies related to boundaries with consumers.
  • Attend required abuse risk management training.
  • Report suspicious and inappropriate behaviors and policy violations.
  • Follow mandated abuse reporting requirements.
  • Adhere to job specific abuse risk management responsibilities.
    • Maintenance employees and volunteers-ensure unused rooms and closets remain locked; routinely monitor high-risk locations (locker-rooms and bathrooms), etc.
    • Front desk personnel-ensure consumers are properly signed in and signed out, ensures only authorized adults are allowed inthe facility, etc.
Supervisors and administrators will:
  • Follow employees and volunteers screening requirements and use screening instruments to screen for abuse risk.
  • Provide employees and volunteers with on-going supervision and training related to abuse risk.
  • Provide employees and volunteers with regular feedback regarding their boundaries with consumers.
  • Require employees and volunteers to adhere to policies and procedures related to abuse risk.
Respond quickly to policy and procedure violations using the organization's progressive disciplinaryprocedures.
  • Respond seriously and confidentially to reports of suspicious and inappropriate behaviors.
  • Follow mandated reporting requirements.
  • Communicate to all employees and volunteers the organization's commitment to protect their consumers from abuse.
  • Report essential abuse risk management information to the board of directors.
Qualifications

  • Age 18 or over preferred

  • High school diploma or equivalent preferred

  • Experience working with children in a group setting preferred

  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills

  • Ability to supervise children and manage groups effectively

  • CPR, First Aid, and other required YMCA trainings (or ability to obtain)

  • Willing to submit to an annual background check

Physical Demands

  • Ability to stand, walk, bend, and actively participate in activities

  • Ability to lift up to 25 pounds

  • Ability to work both indoors and outdoors

Work Schedule

  • Monday-Friday during the school year

  • Afternoon hours aligned with school dismissal times. Before school hours align with school entry times.

YMCA Competencies

  • Relationships:Builds authentic, supportive relationships

  • Communication:Listens and communicates effectively

  • Inclusion:Values and respects diversity

  • Teamwork:Works cooperatively with others

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