Youth Development Counselor - Wessendorff… at YMCA of… · Rosenberg

Summary: YMCA of Greater Houston is a community dedicated to helping young people grow, learn, and thrive. The Youth Development Counselor role involves creating a safe and enriching environment for children in before/after-school and day camp programs, while fostering positive relationships and guiding youth development.

Responsibilities:
- Champion Safety & Supervision: Keep children safe, engaged, and accounted for at all times. You’ll monitor activities, conduct headcounts, and respond confidently to any situation using YMCA policies and training
- Guide Positive Behavior: Foster a welcoming, inclusive environment by using positive behavior-management techniques that help children grow socially and emotionally
- Lead Fun & Meaningful Activities: Bring the YMCA curriculum to life through games, projects, and hands-on learning. You’ll adapt activities to meet the diverse needs and interests of every child
- Model YMCA Values: Demonstrate honesty, respect, responsibility, caring, and faith in everything you do. You’ll be a role model that children look up to
- Support Daily Operations: Help maintain a clean, organized, and safe program space that meets YMCA and state licensing standards
- Build Strong Relationships: Connect with children, families, school staff, and your YMCA team to create a positive, collaborative community
- Protect Youth: Follow all child-protection policies, ensure proper sign-in/out procedures, and maintain vigilant supervision of all program areas

Required Qualifications:
- At least 18 years old
- High school diploma or GED
- Six months of experience working with youth in a licensed facility, school, church, or similar setting
- CPR, First Aid, AED, and Child Abuse Prevention training (or willingness to obtain)
- Ability to plan and lead age-appropriate activities
- Experience working with diverse populations
- Ability to pass state/local background checks and fingerprinting
- TB test and any required immunizations per state/local guidelines

Preferred Qualifications:
- Clear, positive communication
- Ability to engage groups of youth
- Strong decision-making and problem-solving
- Commitment to inclusion and cultural competence
- Team-oriented mindset
- Desire to grow and help others grow

Required Skills: CPR, First Aid, AED, Child Abuse Prevention training, Experience working with diverse populations, Positive behavior management, Planning and leading age-appropriate activities

Benefits: Free YMCA Membership, Discounts on YMCA programs, Paid training and professional development, Leadership growth pathways within youth development and beyond, A supportive, mission-driven team environment, Flexible schedules, Opportunities to make a lasting impact on the community and families