After School Program Group Leader

Position Summary

The candidate will work closely with the After School Program Coordinator and other members of the agency to provide direct care for K‑8 program participants. The Group Leader will monitor and implement programming and activities across campus, collaborating with school staff and administrators, including community partners and volunteers. This person is crucial in promoting a safe and productive atmosphere for students to learn and grow.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Follows rules, policies, and regulations as outlined in the organization handbook and state/federal guidelines.
• Fulfills written and verbal assignments from supervisor in a timely manner.
• Supervises K‑8 program participants and high school‑aged volunteers during field trips, presentations, and onsite activities.
• Facilitates and leads group enrichment projects, athletics, team‑building exercises, workshops, and creative game play.
• Assigns, reviews, and evaluates participation and performance and recommends participants for discipline, termination, or retention.
• Models exemplary behavior for program participants.
• Promotes life and social skills to program participants.
• Facilitates conflict resolution when needed, with and between program participants, staff, and community partners.
• Promotes and ensures the safety of all students and staff.
• Keeps, records, and/or collects accurate daily attendance records for participants.
• Collaborates with team members and other departments to ensure successful program planning and execution.
• Attends all meetings and training sessions as required by UCC, County, State and/or program funder(s).
• Fulfills duties delegated by supervisor, director, and miscellaneous duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Demonstrated computer literacy skills, including internet navigation, Microsoft Office Suite, Google applications, and other basic data systems.
• Knowledge of youth development best practices and frameworks.
• Ability to interact effectively with people from diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing.
• Must be honest, dependable, and able to meet deadlines.
• Self‑motivated and proactively manages tasks, projects, and schedules.
• Skilled in engaging audiences and adapting to varied groups and event formats.

Qualifications

• Proven and excellent leadership experience in a similar role.
• Proven ability to manage complex schedules and prioritize tasks effectively.
• Read and comprehend correspondence and memos with simple instructions and details.
• Ability to build collaborative relationships, internally and externally, while designing programs that will provide valuable experiences for program participants.
• Take proactive and creative approaches in resolving any challenges presented while on duty.
• Effectively present information in one‑on‑one, small, and large group situations to youth and other employees of the organization.
• Previous experience volunteering or working with youth is strongly desired.
• Demonstrated evidence of CPR, Concussion, and Mandated Reporter training will be required for the position (UCC will help to identify free/low‑cost courses).

Working Conditions

Work may be occasionally performed in classroom, school, or recreational environments. Noise level in the work environment may be moderate to occasionally loud (e.g., loud voices during activities in classroom, recreational, or outdoor spaces). Ability to move around the school environment, including bending, kneeling, standing, walking, and going up and down stairs, for extended periods. Role may involve light physical activity, including lifting up to 25 pounds and participation in recreational activities.

Schedule

Scheduled hours and shifts will vary between the 2:30 – 5:00 pm timeframe, Monday through Friday. Depending on programming and events, additional hours or shifts may be coordinated.