Group Leader Sub - Youth Development

South Sound YMCA • Olympia, WA

7d • $20 - $20 • Hybrid

About The Position

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. The Group Leader Float supports the Site Director by leading activities with program participants. This position requires the person to be available 30-34 hours per week to work in various School Age Child Care sites to fill in for temporary vacancies due to staff absence. Depending on staffing need, worksite may be in Olympia, Tumwater, Lacey or Shelton. OUR CULTURE: Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day. We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become. We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality. We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world. We are nurturing: we support you in your journey to develop your full capacity. We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you.

Requirements

• Be 18 years of age.
• Have or working towards completing a High School diploma or equivalent.
• Possess at least one year of experience working with children
• Pass background check through DCYF and SSYMCA

Nice To Haves

• High degree of flexibility and adaptability to be able to adjust to the structure and needs of each individual site.
• volunteers
• cooperate with school personnel in a positive, professional manner
• maintain a facility in accordance with state licensing regulations and YMCA requirements
• relate well to children and their families

Responsibilities

• Assists Site Director at assigned site in leading groups of children in activities
• Monitoring the whereabouts of the children at all times
• Bringing situations which may evolve into serious problems to the attention of the Site Director immediately
• Reporting all injuries and filing incident reports for any incidents related to behavior, injury, etc.
• Maintain good working relationships with students, families, school personnel and YMCA staff.
• Treats every participant fairly and equally regardless of differences, making every student feel good about themselves and encouraging a fun, positive environment.
• Maintains site in accordance with school district standards by doing such custodial duties as necessary to leave the general space, restrooms, sinks, halls, playground, etc. in clean, orderly condition.
• Utilize site iPad to ensure students are signed in and out daily in accordance with South Sound YMCA operating procedures.

Benefits

• Paid sick time (one hour accrued for every 40 hours worked)
• One paid floating holiday per calendar year
• Complimentary Individual Membership to the South Sound YMCA which includes access to our facilities and online resources as well as discounts on registrations for fee-based programs within the South Sound YMCA.

What This Job Offers

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