YBASE Group Leader

YOUNG MENS CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION OF • Darien, GA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The YBASE Group Leader is responsible for the leadership, guidance, support and supervision of children ages 4-14 years of age in the day-to-day operation of the YBASE Program. In addition, every position in the YMCA of Coastal Georgia, Inc is responsible for upholding the Judeo-Christian principles that are central to our mission by modeling behaviors that exemplify the four pillars of character - caring, honesty, respect and responsibility.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Basic understanding of current child development principles and appropriate developmental practice.
• Must be able to pass a criminal background check and fingerprint check in accordance with Bright from the Start Licensing requirements.
• Basic understanding of computer technology and ability to learn new systems.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in working with school age children preferred.

Responsibilities

• Engage actively while interacting with and supervising groups of children indoors/ outdoors.
• Implement curriculum to group provided by the Program Director to include setting up interest centers and gross motor equipment and activities indoors and outdoors.
• Assist Site Director in maintaining daily attendance reports, assigned records and other routine clerical tasks.
• Coordinate the transition of supervision between school day and parent pickup.
• Ensure children are properly signed in/out of the program and, if being transported by the YMCA, maintain accurate transportation records.
• If assigned to transportation duties, ensure all state requirements are met including proper supervision and maintaining accurate bus logs and checklists.
• Greet and integrate participants into the program and prepares children for parent pickup by assisting them with gathering supplies and signing in and out of the program.
• Assist the Site Director with general housekeeping tasks to include sanitizing and disinfecting YBASE areas and supplies to maintain health and safety standards.
• Work with the Site Director to distribute snacks and meals in accordance with the regulations set forth by Second Harvest and the YMCA including maintaining accurate meal counts.
• Submit snack counts and attendance to Second Harvest and cafeteria manager.
• Treat participants, families and staff with fairness, dignity and respect including but not limited to tone and all verbal communication.
• Uphold YMCA standards of professionalism in conduct, dress, and decorum.
• Participate in program feedback initiatives and participate in family engagement events.
• Report suspicions of child abuse and or neglect as a Mandated Reporter and provide documentation.
• Attend all staff meetings and in-service training programs as directed.
• Follow and maintain YBASE policies and procedures.
• Maintain state and YMCA training hour requirements annually.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Assist in the overall retention and satisfaction of YMCA members through appropriate customer service.
• Assist in the Annual Campaign fundraising program for the YMCA.

Benefits

• CPR and First Aid required within 90 days of employment.
• 18 Bright From the Start approved training hours trainings per year must be achieved and maintained.
• If assigned to transportation responsibilities, maintain the state required transportation safety training.

What This Job Offers

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