Afterschool Counselor

Greater Austin YMCA • Part-time • Austin, Texas, United States • $18 / hour • 2w ago

Why Your Role Matters

We are hiring Afterschool Counselors for the 2025 school year! This is a part-time position with weekday afternoon shifts from 2:00 PM – 6:30 PM at elementary schools in the Austin, Manor, and Kyle/Buda area. Enjoy weekends off and a free YMCA membership!

As an Afterschool Counselor, you'll create a safe, engaging, and supportive environment for children ages 4–12. You'll lead activities that foster social-emotional growth, support academic success, and make afternoons fun and enriching. Most importantly, you'll help students feel seen, supported, and excited to learn and grow.

How You Make an Impact

Lead a variety of activities including games, arts and crafts, STEM projects, and outdoor play to support a well-rounded afterschool experience.

Ensure the safety and well-being of all children by following Texas Childcare licensing standards and YMCA policies.

Supervise a group of up to 17 children, guiding positive behavior and building strong relationships.

Support students with school assignments and provide opportunities for social and emotional learning.

Follow curriculum and lesson plans that promote creativity, learning, and exploration.

Serve and supervise snack time while following all sanitation and health guidelines.

Maintain open and effective communication with students, parents, and fellow staff members.

Demonstrate YMCA values in all interactions and help create a culture of inclusion and belonging.

Be an ambassador of the YMCA's mission, vision, and impact in the community.

Assist with additional duties as needed to ensure the success of the program.

What You Bring to the Y

High school diploma or GED equivalent required.

Must be at least 18 years old.

Availability to work Monday through Friday from 2:00 PM – 6:30 PM.

Experience in childhood development or working with children is preferred.

Strong organizational, communication, and teamwork skills.

Ability to lead with a positive, service-oriented attitude.

Commitment to fostering an inclusive environment where every child feels welcomed and valued.

Req Benefits:

Benefit from a free household YMCA membership, enriching both your life and the lives of others.
Access retirement planning options to secure your future.
Enhance your skills through participation in learning and development workshops.
Exclusive cell phone plan discounts for AT&T and T-Mobile/Sprint users.
Discounts on programs and services to make your YMCA experience even more rewarding.

Compensation: 18.00
Additional Details :

The Greater Austin YMCA is a nonprofit community enterprise with a purpose of elevating quality of life in central Texas by boldly expanding access for all children, adults, families and seniors in our dynamically growing community. Founded in 1953 and anchored in three Central Texas counties, the Y has served close to 500,000 people and provided more than $30M in financial assistance and program subsidies over the past 10 years. We operate 8 community centers and Camp Moody along with 6 early childhood education centers, 60 afterschool programs on school campuses in four districts, and 20 summer camps, with 1500 staff team members, 1000 volunteers, and a $48M annual operating budget.

Additional Information:

The organization has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills, and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate.

The Greater Austin YMCA provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Greater Austin YMCA complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which we have employees. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

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