POSITION SUMMARY:

This position supports the Charlottesville City Elementary Afterschool Program. Provides direct supervision of a group of students in an afterschool program. The Assistant Counselor must create a positive, nurturing environment and foster 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 camp experience. Adheres to YMCAs core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility.

Positions are available at various Charlottesville City elementary schools (Clark, Venable, Johnson, Jackson-Via, Walker, Burnley-Moran, and Greenbrier)

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Support Lead Counselors with supervising camp groups
• Assist with drop off and pick up
• Assist with taking campers to the restrooms, transitions, and other activity pods
• Daily cleaning of common areas and classrooms
• Adheres to program standards including safety and cleanliness standards.
• Attends staff meetings and trainings.
• Follows YMCA policies and procedures, including those related to medical and disciplinary situations, child abuse prevention and emergencies.
• Cultivates positive relationships and maintains effective communication with campers and other staff. Models relationship-building skills in all interactions.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES:

Advancing Our Mission & Cause: Engaging Community, Volunteerism, Philanthropy, Change Leadership

Building Relationships: Collaboration, Communication & Influence, Inclusion

Leading Operations: Critical Thinking & Decision Making, Fiscal Management, Functional Expertise, Innovation, Program/Project Management

Developing & Inspiring People: Developing Self & Others, Emotional Maturity