Make Every Afternoon Matter ! Do you love working with children and creating fun, meaningful expirences? As an Afterschool Counselor, you'll help children learn, play, build friendships, and grow in a safe and supportive environment. Every afternoon is an opportunity to encourage confidence, spark curiosity, and make a lasting impact. The YMCA is seeking enthusiastic Counselors for our school-age childcare sites. If you're looking for a career with purpose—not just a job—we'd love to meet you. ⸻ Why You'll Love Working at the Y At the YMCA, we're more than a workplace—we're a community committed to strengthening families and helping children reach their full potential. What You'll Gain A leadership role where you can make a real difference Opportunities for professional growth and advancement A collaborative, supportive team environment Meaningful work that impacts children and families every day The chance to develop future leaders while building your own leadership skills ⸻ What You'll Do Lead an Outstanding Program Support the daily operations of an afterschool program. Create a safe, welcoming, and engaging environment for children. Ensure compliance with YMCA policies, Child Protection Standards, and state licensing requirements. Inspire Children Plan and lead fun, educational, and enriching activities. Encourage positive behavior, confidence, teamwork, and character development. Supervise children while ensuring their safety and well-being. Lead and Develop Staff Train, coach, mentor, and evaluate staff and volunteers. Foster a positive team culture built on collaboration and respect. Serve as a role model by demonstrating the YMCA's core values of Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility. Build Strong Relationships Develop positive partnerships with children, families, school personnel, and community members. Communicate effectively with parents and staff. Promote YMCA programs and encourage family engagement. Keep Programs Running Smoothly Maintain records, supplies, and program equipment. Assist with site organization and daily operations. Report concerns promptly and maintain a professional work environment. ⸻ What We're Looking For We're looking for someone who is: Passionate about working with children A positive and confident leader Organized and dependable An excellent communicator Comfortable coaching and developing others Able to build relationships with families, schools, and staff Committed to creating safe, inclusive, and welcoming environments ⸻ Qualifications To be successful in this role, you should: Be at least 18 years of age . Meet Tennessee education and experience requirements for licensed school-age childcare. Obtain CPR, First Aid, AED, and required Child Abuse Prevention certifications within required timeframes. Demonstrate strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills. Be able to effectively work with children, families, staff, and individuals from diverse backgrounds. Support and uphold the YMCA mission and values. ⸻ Our Culture At the YMCA, strengthening community is our cause.

We are:

Welcoming

• We create a place where everyone belongs. Genuine
• We value and respect each individual. Hopeful
• We believe in every person's potential. Nurturing
• We help people grow and succeed. Determined
• We work every day to strengthen our community.

⸻ Join Our Team As a counselor, you'll do more than support program opperations—you'll inspire children, support families, and help shape the future of your community. If you're ready to lead with purpose and make a difference every day, apply today

QUALIFICATIONS

18 years of age CPR, First Aid, AED certifications within 30 days of hire date and Child Abuse Prevention training along with other safety trainings assigned within 10 days of hire date. Completes a minimum of 20 hours per year of professional development training. Documentation verifying that the staff person is physically, mentally and emotionally capable of safely and appropriately providing care for children in a group setting, within 10 days of employment or starting to work. Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Occasionally lift/ and or move up to 50 pounds. Regularly required to communicate effectively, verbally, and in writing with children and adults. Frequently required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, sometimes sit on the floor. Regularly required to hear. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Frequently exposed to outside weather conditions and extreme heat. The noise level is usually moderate to loud.

• Maintain composure in stressful situations.

Pay:

$11.57 per hour

Benefits:

Employee assistance program Employee discount Retirement plan Application Question(s): When would you be available to interview?

Work Location:

In person