Group Leader
About The Position
The Group Leader is part of the Youth Services Department and helps promote growth, leadership, and positive self-image in young people. Group Leaders create a safe, engaging learning environment and support youth through recreational and team-building activities, games, theme-based lessons, and trips. This performance-based role is contingent on funding availability and is scheduled from September 2026 through June 2027 at COMPASS Elementary PS 157. The Group Leader designs and implements project-based school-year curriculum, facilitates activities based on after-school themes, supervises participants and youth staff, and helps ensure a safe, organized program. The role includes maintaining camper records and safety supplies, completing attendance and incident reports, communicating with parents, following schedules and safety procedures, and completing required after-school training.
Requirements
- High school diploma required; a college degree is preferred.
- Youth development experience required.
- Experience teaching and designing curricula required.
- Previous experience working with diverse young people.
- High proficiency in administrative work.
- Ability to thrive under pressure while managing multiple tasks and projects.
- At least three years of experience and expertise working with youth; volunteer experience is acceptable.
- At least three years of experience coaching, instructing, or facilitating curriculum-based lessons; experience with youth is preferred.
- Ability to communicate effectively with students professionally, motivate them, and model responsibility, timeliness, organization, attendance, and professionalism.
- Must complete NYSDOH fingerprinting screening, New York State Clearance Review background check, three reference checks, and a physical with an updated TB test; fees may apply.
- If offered the position, must submit a $25 fee for the New York State Clearance Review.
Nice To Haves
- College degree.
- Fluency in Spanish.
- Valid CPR/AED Pro certification through a recognized accrediting body.
- Valid First Aid/RTE certification through a recognized accrediting body.
- Personable, energetic, and enthusiastic disposition.
Responsibilities
- Complete after-school trainings as required by school-age child care requirements.
- Problem-solve and intervene directly with youth in groups.
- Maintain adequate staff coverage to supervise participants during activities and trips.
- Design and implement project-based school-year curriculum.
- Facilitate group management and activities based on after-school themes.
- Work collaboratively with co-workers.
- Follow daily in-house and trip schedules and procedures.
- Promote positive group cohesiveness.
- Supervise groups of children and participate in activities and trips while maintaining a safe working environment.
- Maintain adequate supplies in first-aid and safety kits.
- Maintain medical and contact information for each camper.
- Keep a daily log of incidents and injuries.
- Prepare attendance reports and other required reports.
- Follow regulations and procedures outlined in the safety plan.
- Communicate regularly and appropriately with parents.
- Complete required paperwork.
- Supervise and evaluate youth staff.
- Maintain a positive attitude and perform other assignments as required.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
High school or GED
