Group Leader - Various Sites
About The Position
As the nation's leading nonprofit organization committed to strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility, the Y offers more than just a job. We offer you a chance to make a lasting difference in your community. As a key member of our child care team, the Group Leader is responsible for creating a safe, fun and positive atmosphere that promotes member engagement in accordance with YMCA policies and procedures. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Uphold the mission of the YMCA, and demonstrate behaviors that reflect a determined, nurturing, genuine, hopeful, and welcoming nature. Possess the willingness of 100% COMMITMENT in actively engaging with school-age children both indoors and outdoors and have FUN! Lead group activities and assist with homework Mains positive relationships with the members, participants and other staff Knows, understands, and consistently applies all safety rules Attends all trainings and staff meetings as assigned Completes required abuse risk management training. Adheres to policies and procedures in managing high-risk activities and appropriate boundaries of supervision. Reports suspicious or inappropriate behaviors and policy violations to supervisor. Follows mandated abuse reporting requirements to authorities. Complete free CPR and First Aid certification within the first 90 days of hire. WORK ENVIRONMENT: Climbing, sitting, standing, pushing, walking, kneeling, and stooping Tolerate heat and humidity for extended periods of time Exposure to swimming pools Noise level- High Ability to communicate verbally, including projecting your voice across a distance in normal & loud situations. Lifting up to 50lbs SCHEDULE: Monday-Friday 6:30am-8:30am and 2:00pm-6pm
Requirements
- PASSION FOR WORKING WITH SCHOOL-AGE CHILDREN!!
- Minimum age - 18 years old (preferred)
- Team player with personal commitment to YMCA Mission, Philosophy & Character Development Values.
- Previous child care or group work experience preferred.
- Must be enrolled in High School or possess a High School Diploma or an equivalent.
Nice To Haves
- Previous child care or group work experience preferred.
- Minimum age - 18 years old (preferred)
Responsibilities
- Uphold the mission of the YMCA, and demonstrate behaviors that reflect a determined, nurturing, genuine, hopeful, and welcoming nature.
- Possess the willingness of 100% COMMITMENT in actively engaging with school-age children both indoors and outdoors and have FUN!
- Lead group activities and assist with homework
- Maintains positive relationships with the members, participants and other staff
- Knows, understands, and consistently applies all safety rules
- Attends all trainings and staff meetings as assigned
- Completes required abuse risk management training. Adheres to policies and procedures in managing high-risk activities and appropriate boundaries of supervision. Reports suspicious or inappropriate behaviors and policy violations to supervisor. Follows mandated abuse reporting requirements to authorities.
- Complete free CPR and First Aid certification within the first 90 days of hire.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
