After School Group Leader

Ludlow Boys & Girls Club, Inc•Ludlow, MA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Ludlow Boys & Girls Club is seeking Group Leaders to join its After School Program, an EEC licensed school age childcare program. The Group Leader is responsible for providing supervision, guidance, and programming to children enrolled in the program. This role also involves guiding, instructing, and supporting Assistant Group Leaders. The primary goal is to foster youth development in academic success, good character & citizenship, and healthy lifestyles through engaging activities and positive role modeling.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED.
6 months experience working with children.
Mandatory CPR and First Aid within 6 months of hire.
Experience in working with children.
Knowledge of youth development.
Ability to motivate youth and manage challenging behaviors.
Ability to interact with the general public.
Ability to plan and implement quality programs.
Ability to organize and supervise members in a safe environment.
Staff must be familiar with and comply with EEC regulations and staff qualifications.

Responsibilities

Provide high-yield activities and create an environment that engage youth and promote priority youth outcomes in academic success, good character & citizenship, and healthy lifestyles.
Provide positive role modeling to members.
Maintain a positive attitude at all times.
Ensure that members are encouraged to participate in a variety of program areas/activities, receive guidance, instruction, and constructive feedback to develop skills in program area(s), including actively engaging with members.
Demonstrate leadership to assure conduct, safety, and development of members.
Provide positive reinforcement & feedback.
Monitor and evaluate programs, services, and activities.
Follow the group schedule and actively participate in all scheduled activities, ensuring safe and on-time transitions.
Ensure a productive work environment by actively participating in staff meetings.
Provide adequate supervision at all times and ensure a safe environment.
Maintain accurate attendance.
Provide first aid as needed and submit detailed injury reports to the school age director in a timely manner.
Enforce Club rules consistently and fairly.
Participate in special programs and/or events as needed.
Show enthusiasm about all Club programs and activities, greet members, family, and adult members enthusiastically, and consistently reinforce and encourage honesty, responsibility, fairness, and respect for members, parents, and property.
Maintain close, daily contact with club staff, club members, and supervisor to receive/provide information, discuss issues, explain or interpret guidelines/instructions, instruct, and advise/counsel.
Maintain contact as needed with external community groups, schools, member’s parents, and others to assist in resolving problems.