Student Worker - Graduate Student After School Counselor - Greater Waco YMCA

Job Title: Student Worker - Graduate Student After School Counselor - Greater Waco YMCA

Job Classification:Community Service Student

Department: Off Campus Community Service

Hiring Manager: Vicki Deckard

Contact:

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 2:30 pm - 6:30 pm

Desired Length of Employment: Fall 2025/Spring 2026August 3 2025 - May 9 2026

Pay Rate: $13.00

Key Components:

• In a student employee capacity may assist in working with external community service partners.

Job Description:

This position is reserved for Federal Work Study (FWS) students only.

POSITION SUMMARY:
This position supports the work of the Y a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development healthy living and social responsibility. The Youth Group Leader is a professional role model. Provides direct supervision of a group of children in afterschool or day camp. Creates positive nurturing relationships with children Promotes supports the potential of all youth in programs and facilitates peer-to-peer connections as part of the overall camp experience while incorporating YMCA core values of caring honesty respect and responsibility when carrying out their job functions.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Supervises a group of children and nurtures them through purposeful activities dedicated to building relationships with each child.
Plans and implements program activities that are culturally relevant developmentally appropriate and consistent with YMCA values.
Responsible for the safety and well-being of children in their care.
Cultivates positive relationships and maintains effective communication with parents children and other staff.
Model relationship-building skills in all interactions.
Makes ongoing observations of the children and can maneuver from one location to another quickly and easily.
Communicates effectively with Site Director and Youth Program Director.
Adheres to program standards including safety and cleanliness standards.
Follows YMCA policies and procedures including those related to medical and disciplinary situations child abuse prevention and emergencies.
Maintains required program records.
Maintains program site and equipment in an orderly manner.
Must be reliable with a good attendance record.
Attends staff meetings and trainings.
Performs other duties as assigned.

LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES (Leader):
Communication & Influence
Inclusion
Emotional Maturity

QUALIFICATIONS:
Proficient in all standard business software (MS Word Excel PowerPoint Outlook).
Complete Child Abuse Prevention training prior to first day of work.
CPR First Aid AED certifications within 30 days of hire date.
Must complete required training hours on an annual basis.
Previous experience with diverse populations preferred. Ability to develop positive authentic relationships with people from different backgrounds.
Experience working with children is a plus but not required.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Ability to plan lead and participate in a range of activities in a variety of outdoor/indoor settings. The ability to hear speak and understand the words of others is essential.
Must be mentally alert to recognize potential hazards and accidents.
Must be mentally alert to make sound judgments and decisions even when distracted by noise and activity and can work with irate complaining or demanding individuals without internalizing or personalizing comments made
Must be able to lift 30 pounds without strain.
Physical demands essential to this position: Climbing kneeling reaching pushing digital dexterity balancing crouching standing pulling grasping repetitive motion stooping crawling and walking.

• Work with local organization(s) or community partners
• Provide excellent customer service as a representative of the University
• May assist with planning organizing and implementing community services or programs
• May assist with various projects activities or tasks related to community projects
• May contribute to developing and maintaining good relationships with internal and external partners
• May serve as a source to provide information about resources and assistance related to community program(s) or service(s)
• May serve to enhance outreach for the greater Waco community
• Ensure confidentiality of all pertinent information
• May prepare and present information in a group or workshop setting
• Perform all other duties as assigned to support Baylors mission
• Ability to comply with University policies
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance
  

Employer: Baylor University

Work Location: Greater Waco YMCA

Work Address: 6800 Harvey Drive Waco TX 76710