GO Counselor EF

LOCATION: Eugene Field Elementary School

LENGTH OF POSITION: Mid August-Early June

GENERAL DESCRIPTION: Under the direct supervision of the Director and Site Coordinator, GO Counselors will work with children in K-6th grade as well as parents, partners, and volunteers. Counselors are also responsible for the safety, development, growth, skill improvement, and achievement of the students in their group in a school setting. Counselors, as role models, actively participate with youth and implement programming. Must be energetic, love kids, and be ready to change a few lives. Staff is at all times representative of the philosophy, mission, and goals of the YMCA and must strive to work cooperatively with fellow staff.
 

QUALIFICATIONS:                                                

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Must commit to regular attendance between the hours of 1:30-6:00 p.m. Mon-Fri
• Preferred 1 year of experience working in customer service
• Preferred 1 year experience tutoring or teaching
• Must be adaptable, creative, discerning, and hard-working.
• Must be a model of good values and moral behavior
• Must have experience working and/or volunteering with children ages 5-12
• Spanish-English language skills preferred

STATUS:                                            Part-Time, Non-Exempt, Hourly