After School Counselor, Middle Schools Program (Central Orlando) 2024 - 2025 School Year

Job Type Part-time Description

YMCA is seeking Before/After School Counselors for the 2024 - 2025 School Year!

Why choose the YMCA?

• Competitive wage plan starting at $15.00 per hour
• Flexible scheduling that promotes work/life balance
• Free/Discounted YMCA membership and other employee perks
• Immediate openings, career growth, and year-round
• The Y is a cause-driven organization that provides a challenging and fun work environment with creative, talented and diverse individuals!

We are hiring for the Central District! This includes one of the following schools; Conway Middle, Glenridge Middle, Maitland Middle, Walker Middle and Westridge Middle.

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Provides direct supervision of a group of children in an after school program (grades 6th – 8th). Creates positive, nurturing relationships with children, while building cooperative relationships with parents/caregivers. Promotes and supports the potential of all youth in programs and facilitates peer-to-peer connections as part of the overall after school experience.

Click below to view each location on a map:

• Conway Middle School : 4600 Anderson Rd. Orlando, FL 32812
• Glenridge Middle School : 2900 Upper Park Rd. Orlando, FL 32814
• Maitland Middle School : 701 N Thistle Ln. Maitland, FL 32751
• Walker Middle School : 150 Amidon Ln. Orlando, FL 32809
• Westridge Middle School : 3800 W Oak Ridge Rd. Orlando, FL 32809

Job Responsibilities

• Communicates program and student information with other school administration, at Coordinator’s request.
• Take responsibility for the leadership and guidance of a group of participants.
• Acquaint children with rules, activities, daily scheduled, and traditions of the program.
• Take responsibility for the safety/welfare of each child.
• Remain in the immediate area assisting in supervision during all activities including aquatics.
• Assist with organizing, and implementing activity plans for special interest activities.
• Assist with assuring proper sign in/sign out procedures are followed.
• Establish positive relationship with each child.
• Communicate progress of child to immediate supervisor.
• Monitor the needs of all children; treats each child with respect, dignity and as an individual.
• Report any suspicions of child abuse to Supervisor as required by Florida State Law.
• The YMCA prohibits from taking photos or videos of participants in their care or in any Y program without the direct permission from the YMCA Association Office and parental consent.
• Follow medication and food allergy policy.
• Takes responsibility for all equipment and supplies used, helping maintain good working conditions, inventory and cleans-up after all activities.
• Assists in meeting and maintaining YMCA Before/ After School Best Practices.
• Reports all accidents to the Supervisor, and properly completes proper health log and/or accident/incident form.
• Attends required staff meetings and training sessions.
• Assists in maintaining cleanliness of entire facility and report broken equipment and/or possible safety hazards.
• Participate in special events.
• Keep accurate attendance and headcount records.
• Report all hours worked accurately and in a timely manner to Supervisor.
• Remain up to date on emergency procedures, as well as Middle Schools Program and County Public specific Schools policies.
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