Afterschool Counselor-Homewood City Schools

Primary Summary:

Are you ready for an exciting opportunity to make a difference in the lives of children? The YMCA of Greater Birmingham is seeking new team members to join the Afterschool Care staff.  

Our counselors serve as positive role models, ensuring that children have a safe and fun place to go after school. You'll be instrumental in creating this fun and engaging environment where children can grow, learn, and have a blast!

This part-time opportunity requires you to be available 3-5 days per week between 2:30 and 6:00 p.m. on school days. We offer a flexible schedule that allows you to balance work with other activities. Counselors are responsible for supervising and leading groups of children through an exciting and varied curriculum of games and activities.

Schools: Edgewood, Hall-Kent, Homewood Middle and Shades Cahaba

Essential Functions:

1. Engages and supervises a group of children. Program hours are Monday - Friday from school dismissal (varies per site) to 6:00 pm.

2. Plans and implements program activities that are culturally relevant, developmentally appropriate, and consistent with YMCA core curriculum components.

3. Adheres to program standards, including safety and cleanliness standards.

4. Follows YMCA policies and procedures, including those related to medical and disciplinary situations, child abuse prevention, and emergencies.

5. Maintains positive relations with parents and other staff. Models relationship-building skills in all interactions.

6. Attends all staff meetings and required training programs.

7. Other duties and responsibilities assigned by the supervisor.

Job Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years old 

• Successful completion of background and Child Abuse & Neglect screening

• CPR/First Aid Certification (training provided if needed)

• 3-5 days of afternoon availability, from 2:30pm-6pm

• Willing to have FUN and PLAY at work

• Attend regular in-service training

• Adhere to YMCA standards of service

• Complete all required online training

Employees and volunteers who directly supervise children and teens will: 

1. Adhere to policies related to boundaries with children and teens
2. Attend required abuse risk management training annually
3. Adhere to procedures for managing high-risk activities and supervising children and teens.
4. Report suspicious or inappropriate behaviors and policy violations. 
5. Follow mandated abuse reporting requirements.