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SALINA FAMILY YMCA-JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: Ys Kids Counselor SUPERVISOR: SACC Coordinator

DEPARTMENT: SACC FLSA STATUS: Part-time, Hourly

REVISED: January 2023

POSITION SUMMARY

Under the direction of the SACC Coordinator, the Ys Kids Counselor provides a quality

experience to children and parents that focus on the YMCA core values of caring, honesty,

respect, and responsibility.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Prioritize the needs and safety of children above all.

Arrive at work and be at designated station by assigned time.

Counselors are expected to plan, supervise, and take an active part in all activities.

Take daily written attendance of assigned group. Parents must sign their child in (only

full days) and out.

Take roll, by name, for your group every time location is changed in or outside of the

YMCA.

Always us the Red Triangle Zone when doing outside activity.

Carry childrens files in group bag at all times.

Assist Lead Counselor with the upcoming weekly activity plans for your groups.

Follow all Ys Kids schedules. Changes must be approved by the School Age Coordinator.

Responsible for putting their groups whereabouts on the dry erase board in the lobby

area.

Keep written records of personal notes and schedules pertaining to all participants.

Attach notes concerning medication or authorization to pick up to the childs packet.

All counselors are expected to be able to administer correct medications to children in

their assigned group as needed. Record all medication given and the times on the proper

form of each participants packet.

Administer first aid in a timely manner as needed and fill out all proper documentation.

Discipline participants when appropriate and fill out all proper documentation.

Complete general housekeeping duties related to activities. Pay special attention to

ensure the restrooms are clean and clutter free after a group uses them.

Assist with the preparation, serving, and clean up of all snacks.

Communicate with other counselors, coordinators, and other YMCA staff frequently and

appropriately.

Check for safety of materials, equipment, and facilities daily.

Each counselor will ensure that all children follow all of the general YMCA rules, as well as

the Ys Kids rules.

Provide exceptional customer service by greeting all participants, maintaining a clean and

safe facility and demonstrating professional conduct at all times.

Responds to challenges with possible solutions in a timely manner.

All other duties as requested.

QUALIFICATIONS

Must be at least 18 years of age.

At least 1 year of college or related experience in education.

Have a working knowledge of elementary school aged children, their developmental

stages, and must assist in planning activities according to the capabilities and interest.

Ability to work in a team setting, values education, and have a working knowledge of

leisure time activities in the areas of recreational youth sports, arts, and crafts.

Able to relate to children and parents and must stay within the YMCA safety guidelines

and regulations.

Certifications: CPR/FA, within 30 days of hire

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Must regularly lift and/or move up to fifty (50) pounds, and occasionally move up to

seventy-five (75) pounds in the form of supplies or equipment.

Able to sit, stand and bend to perform appropriate tasks.

Must be able to move at an appropriate pace to respond to emergencies.

Follow all safety requirements of the Salina Family YMCA.

May be required to stand for extended periods of time.

Work in different temperature environments.

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by a n employee to

successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be

made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

EFFECTS ON END RESULTS

The Ys Kids Counselor position should affect the overall quality and reputation of the

Salina Family YMCA, with a good quality program children will be more likely to return and

be positive about themselves.

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive but to give a basic structure of the duties;

the employee may be requested to perform other reasonable related duties as assigned by the

supervisor. Job des