SACC Counselor

Job Type

Part-time

Description

An exciting opportunity to join the team of a progressive YMCA located in vibrant Somerset County, New Jersey. The YMCA is one of the nation's leading nonprofit organizations dedicated to strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. With a 150-year-old history, Greater Somerset County YMCA (GSCY) is a pillar of the community and has seven locations across three counties, which collectively serve upwards of 30,000 individuals. GSCY has 100 full-time and 950 part-time employees along with operating revenues to $22 million.

The Y empowers everyone-no matter who they are or where they are from. To fulfill our purpose of strengthening community for all, GSCY is committed to being an inclusive organization and leveraging our collective impact to address social inequities. To learn more about GSCY, visit our website : http : / / gscymca.org

Hillsborough YMCA is currently seeking Counselors for our Before and After school programs in Basking Ridge, Bernardsville, and Bedminster Township. We are looking for cause-driven leaders that share our commitment to nurture and support our children, promote youth development, and foster a sense of social responsibility. This job is fully on-site, not remote.

Essential Functions

• Assists with implementation of a varied and challenging program of activities for children which includes Homework Time, Enrichment Activities, Organized Physical Activities, Free Play, and Snack Time.
• Assists Site Supervisor with supervision of all children on the site
• Build relationships with children and families - Greet them in a positive manner every day.
• Maintains discipline with children during all activities under the guidance of the GSC YMCA Child Abuse Prevention Policy and Code of Conduct.
• Assists the Site Supervisor with motivating and encouraging all children to participate in program activities.
• Provides a safe environment for children and follow all required safety procedures in case of emergency.
• Assists the Site Supervisor in developing an attractive, organized, clean, and stimulating space :

Cleaning and disinfect of all equipment as per state requirements (daily or weekly).

Benefits of working part-time at GSCY include :

Greater Somerset County YMCA is a drug free work environment. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information who share our values of Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility.