Group Leader Sub

South Sound YMCA • Olympia, WA

8d • $20 - $20

About The Position

The Group Leader Sub supports the YMCA’s youth development work by assisting the Site Director and leading activities with program participants. The position requires availability for up to three shifts per week and/or up to 12 shifts per month. Each shift is either an AM or PM shift, and the hours offered vary according to staffing needs. Depending on those needs, the worksite may be in Olympia, Tumwater, Lacey, or Shelton, Washington.

The role involves supervising children, maintaining a safe and positive program environment, communicating with families and school personnel, and keeping program spaces clean and orderly. The employee must adapt to the structure and needs of different sites and follow YMCA operating procedures and applicable childcare licensing requirements.

Requirements

• Be at least 18 years of age.
• Have or be working toward a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Have at least one year of experience working with children.
• Cooperate positively and professionally with school personnel.
• Maintain facilities in accordance with state licensing regulations and YMCA requirements.
• Relate well to children and their families.
• Pass the DCYF and South Sound YMCA background checks.
• Complete all South Sound YMCA required trainings within 45 days of hire.
• Complete DCYF licensing requirements within 14 days of hire, including a negative tuberculosis test, MMR record, current Food Handler Permit, high school or college transcripts, fingerprints, and DCYF background check.
• Complete required STARS-qualified trainings.
• Have First Aid, CPR, and Blood Borne Pathogens training completed within 45 days of hire.
• Complete New Employee Orientation within 45 days of hire.
• Complete a Food Handlers Card within the first 7 days of employment or have a current card.
• Have sufficient strength, agility, and mobility to perform essential functions and supervise activities in indoor and outdoor locations.
• Be able to move freely and quickly throughout YMCA facilities, communicate effectively in person, by phone, and in writing, and use a computer for a significant portion of the workday.
• Be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Site Director at the assigned site in leading groups of children in activities.
• Monitor the whereabouts of children at all times and promptly bring potentially serious situations to the Site Director’s attention.
• Report injuries and complete incident reports for behavior-related, injury, and other incidents.
• Adapt flexibly to the structure and needs of each individual site.
• Maintain positive working relationships with students, families, school personnel, and YMCA staff.
• Treat participants fairly and equally, helping each student feel good about themselves and encouraging a fun, positive environment.
• Maintain the site in accordance with school district standards, including cleaning general spaces, restrooms, sinks, halls, and playgrounds as necessary.
• Use the site iPad to ensure students are signed in and out daily in accordance with South Sound YMCA procedures.

Benefits

• Paid sick time, accrued at one hour for every 40 hours worked.
• One paid floating holiday per calendar year.
• Complimentary individual South Sound YMCA membership, including access to facilities and online resources and discounts on registrations for fee-based programs.

What This Job Offers

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