After School Group Leader

POSITION SUMMARY

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Under the guidance and supervision of the Afterschool/Camp Director, the Afterschool Group Leader is responsible for providing direction for the program and classroom and implementing program curriculum. Along with providing a quality experience to children and parents that focus on the Y values.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

All Afterschool Group Leaders are expected to fulfill the following functions:

• Implement curriculum within the established guidelines
• Supervise the children, classroom and all activities in a safe environment
• Maintain positive relationships and effective communication with parents
• Participate in family nights, program activities, staff meetings, staff training
• Participate in activities while supervising
• Understand ratios, always know the number of youths in the program (group)
• Facilitate transportation safety
• Maintain a clean, organized and safe environment throughout all program areas including closets and other storage units
• Ability to plan, organize and implement age-appropriate/developmentally appropriate program activities

In addition to the essential duties and responsibilities, the Group Leader will:

• Pursue/participate in ongoing training.
• Participate in the annual campaign by giving, campaigning or both.
• Attend staff meetings
• Fill out timesheet daily to ensure accuracy
• Make prior arrangements for a replacement if you are going to be absent.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

● Ability to perform all physical demands of the position including leading activities, walking, standing, running, bending, reaching and lifting.

● Maintain a professional appearance and attitude at all times

QUALIFICATIONS

• Alarm/Emergency Procedures training within 90 days of hire and annually thereafter.
• CPR, First Aid and Child Abuse Prevention training within 90 days of hire and biannually thereafter.
• New Employee Orientation within 90 days of hire.
• Previous experience working with children in a developmental setting preferred

BENEFITS AVAILABLE

·         Membership: Free individual membership!

·         Programs: First Camp Session FREE – 50% off subsequent sessions!

·         Training: CPR Certification; Child Abuse Prevention; Y USA Learning and Development; LinkedIn Learning; On the Job Training

·         Employee Assistance Program: Services include face-to-face counseling, financial coaching, legal counseling and virtual counseling.

OUR CULTURE

• Welcoming: The YMCA is open to all people and creates spaces where people can belong. 
• Genuine: The YMCA values people for who they are and encourages them to be true to themselves and others. 
• Hopeful: The YMCA believes in people's ability to inspire a brighter tomorrow. 
• Nurturing: The YMCA is with people on their journey to develop their full potential. 
• Determined: The YMCA works relentlessly to strengthen communities. 
• Respect: The YMCA sees all people as equal in worth and value. 
• Responsibility: The YMCA is accountable for actions and impact. 
• Caring: The YMCA is guided by caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility. 
• Diversity, equity, and inclusion: The YMCA strives to ensure that everyone has the opportunity to reach their full potential. 

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