Group Leader (PT) - Before & After Care

YMCA of Memphis & the Mid-South•Oxford, MS

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The part-time School Age Group Leader supports the YMCA of Memphis & the Mid-South’s mission by implementing activities and daily lesson plans at School Age Before and After School sites and Summer Programs. Under the direction of the School Age Site Director and in cooperation with other YMCA staff, the Group Leader helps foster children’s social, physical, spiritual, and mental growth.

Requirements

Passion, enthusiasm, and commitment to the YMCA mission and cause.
Enthusiastic, service-oriented approach toward members, volunteers, guests, participants, and staff.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to relate effectively to diverse groups across social and economic segments of the community.
Professional image, conflict-resolution skills, sound judgment, and initiative.
Highly organized and able to work under pressure and handle multiple tasks.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Must complete state- and school-district-mandated background checks and fingerprint clearances.
Must be at least 18 years of age.
High school diploma or equivalent required.
Complete four hours of training before being scheduled to work, including New Hire Orientation and pre-service training.
Obtain Infant/Pediatric CPR, First Aid, and AED certification within 30 days of hire.
Maintain annual training requirements.
Flexible schedule; this is a split-shift role Monday through Friday during before- and/or after-school hours.
Able to perform activities including climbing, sitting, reaching, crouching or crawling, standing, pushing, walking, kneeling, and stooping.
Able to lift up to 40 pounds.

Responsibilities

Model the YMCA core values of Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility.
Set up, clean, organize, and take down program spaces, including moving and returning furniture and equipment.
Lead and engage a group of 15 to 20 children in planned activities indoors, outdoors, and during transitions.
Follow safety standards and risk-management policies to protect participants and staff.
Assist with planning and implementing a quality curriculum that meets YMCA guidelines.
Attend required staff meetings and in-service training.
Assist with monitoring and maintaining on-site supplies and inventory.
Assist in monitoring licensing standards and maintaining quality standards at the School Age site.
Maintain positive relationships with YMCA personnel, administration, and school staff.
Assist in maintaining citywide policies and procedures.
Perform other duties as directed by the Site Director.