Group Leader - After School

YMCA of Southwest Florida • Punta Gorda, FL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

POSITION SUMMARY: Under the supervision of the Program Director and Site Cooridnator, the position is responsible for the direct care, supervision and well being of all participants enrolled in the Before/After School Program/Summer Camp.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or over the age of 18
• Successfully complete State of Florida Criminal History Background Check requirements as well as meet the Association’s policies on background screening
• Prior experience working with children
• Able to adhere to drug/alcohol/smoke free workplace policy
• Able to maintain confidentiality
• Positive attitude
• Employment is contingent upon completing required Level 2 background screening through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse.

Nice To Haves

• CDA certified personnel only require 10 clock hours of annual In-Service training

Responsibilities

• Executes high quality, age-appropriate activities for enrolled participants.
• Actively encourages participation in all activities to ensure growth and development.
• Responsible for the physical safety of the participants at all times, including understanding and being able to implement emergency procedures as necessary
• Monitors the program area at all times to ensure physical safety, and immediately makes changes, as necessary.
• Release participants ONLY to authorized persons (must ask for ID)
• Ensures the childcare facility is neat, orderly and free of all safety impediments.
• Develops and fosters interpersonal relationships between participants and caregiver/families; proactively creates a positive, welcoming environment of cooperation, friendliness, and helpfulness towards staff and customers.
• Actively listens to all participants and shows patience, understanding, and respect for others.
• Actively protects the emotional safety of all participants and encourages development of social skills and emotional intelligence
• Creates an environment where participants are free to be themselves
• Actively and enthusiastically maintains open channels of communication with caregivers, seeking to build a trusting and cooperative relationship with families
• Establishes structure and routines for participants by setting boundaries and behavior guidelines
• Exemplifies appropriate behavior and is a role model for participants
• Continuously orients, instructs and guides participants through the guidelines of the program and ensures adherence; disciplines participants within established guidelines of the YMCA and caregiver, and only when appropriate.
• Documents attendance, absenteeism and incidents for each child in compliance with state/county/district requirements
• Immediately reports all unusual incidents or accidents to the Program Director and fills out all applicable and necessary reports.
• Other job-related duties as assigned may be necessary to carry out the responsibilities of this position.
• Will appear clean, neat, and appropriately attired in accordance with the Association’s Policy on personal appearance
• Will adhere to all YMCA and DCF policies
• Sets measurable goals and evaluates achievement of goals
• Reports to work at the scheduled time and works as scheduled
• Completes work in a timely, accurate and thorough manner
• Nothing in this job description restricts management’s job to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this position at any time

Benefits

• Infant/child CPR & First Aid
• Annual completion of YMCA Blood Borne Pathogens training
• Annual completion of YMCA Child Sexual Abuse Prevention class
• 40 clock hours of Introduction to Child Care Training class(State Mandated)
• 5 clock hours of Early Literacy and Language Development Training class
• 40 clock hours of annual In-Service training completed between July 1st and June 30th of each calendar year
• Staff Safety Requirements/Cleaning Protocols
• Additional training classes as recommended by Supervisor
• Professional Development/CEU’s may qualify in lieu of requirement (seek assistance from your supervisor).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED