What are the responsibilities and job description for the Teen REACH Counselor position at A Hiring Company?
Under the direction of the Teen REACH coordinator, staff will guide the Teen REACH/Achievers Program. This program is designed to enrich the lives of middle school students through life skills, recreation, academic enrichment, career building, character education, and service learning. He/she understands character development is a chief mission of the YMCA and personally exhibits a commitment to this goal in all YMCA operations. He/she will work with and be accessible to the volunteers/parents and youth participants in the Teen REACH Program. The program runs during the school year Monday-Friday August-May from 2:30-6:00pm, then during the summer and school break sessions Monday-Friday 8:00am-6:00pm. He/she will lead a small group of students through their work during the after-school program, summer camp, or school break sessions, working together with the rest of the staff team to create a safe, fun, and learning-centered experience for everyone.
The effect of a competent Teen reach Assistant will be a well-administered program that influences the children in the areas that reflect the YMCA core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility. Children will be encouraged and motivated to achieve and parents will be satisfied with the quality care their child is receiving. Complaints and concerns from parents will be resolved immediately.
