Sparta White County Family YMCA in Sparta, TN is looking for one youth community action program counselor to join our team. We are located on 123 Moore Street. Our ideal candidate is self-driven, ambitious, and hard-working.

Responsibilities

Supervises participants and volunteers
Be the catalyst for a welcoming environment
Stays alert to the changing needs of the program
Build relationships with participants and their families by showing an interest in the participants well being
Notify the YCAP Coordinator of any issues that arise that impact the best interest of the participant.
Reports any concerns to the YCAP Coordinator about participants, parents, or volunteers as needed.
Reports any suspected child abuse or neglect
Utilizes appropriate software to check in/out participants
Ensures that unused rooms and closets remain locked; routinely monitors high risk locations
Reports any suspicious and inappropriate behaviors and policy violations
Ability to complete incident/accident forms

Emotional Labor

Passion, enthusiasm, and commitment to the YMCA’s values and mission. Must set a high example of Christian character
Action-oriented, positive attitude, empathetic, and innovative
Personally invested in the long-term well-being of the Y; ambitious long-term vision of the Y
Takes pride in the job and injects art and humanity into the position
Must present a professional image, attitude, and demeanor
Must have problem solving, conflict resolution skills, and demonstrate sound judgement and initiative
Team-oriented; dedicated to building positive relationships, trust and influence with teammates. Ability to collaborate effectively
A persuasive and passionate communicator with excellent interpersonal and multidisciplinary project skills

Qualifications

Minimum 21 years of age
Previous experience supervising youth
Ability to pass a level 2 background screening before first day of reported work
CPR/First Aid (YMCA will provide within 30 days of employment)
Praesidium training basic level (YMCA will provide within 30 days of employment)

We are looking forward to hearing from you.

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