Afterschool Group Leader

Position Summary

Provides direct supervision of a group of children in a state licensed out-of-school time program operating full-day programs. Focuses on YMCA core values: honesty, respect, responsibility, and caring.

Our Culture

Inclusive, fun and welcoming environment where all team members thrive. Strives to strengthen communities with purpose and intentionality every day. Welcoming, open to all, genuine, hopeful, nurturing, and determined.

Essential Functions

• Supervises a group of children.
• Plans and implements program activities that are culturally relevant, developmentally appropriate and consistent with YMCA values.
• Sets up and supports academic learning being done remotely by students (in pandemic time if applicable).
• Adheres to YMCA and state (Early Education & Care, EEC) standards including safety and cleanliness.
• Attends staff meetings and training.
• Supports DEIB statement and puts into practice our commitment to equity, diversity, belonging and inclusion.
• Continues to think about strategies to support diversity goals of the organization.
• Fulfills YMCA and EEC policies and procedures, including those related to medical and disciplinary situations, child abuse prevention and emergencies.
• Maintains positive relations with parents and other staff.
• Models relationship-building skills in all interactions.
• Works at special events (i.e., Snow Day Program, Holiday Programs) and vacation week programs, if needed.
• Responds appropriately to emergencies and situations requiring first aid and/or CPR.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with children.
• Ability to provide direct care to school-age children while reinforcing health and safety guidelines.
• Ability to support children with their distance learning assignments being done remotely at the YMCA.
• Ability to guide structured Clubs and enrichment activities.
• Commitment to support and further our anti-racist work as an organization.
• Learning about our initiatives and the continuous work and being able to vocalize with members if needed.
• Child CPR, First Aid, AED certifications and training within 30 days of hire date.
• EEC training/registration prior to hire date.
• Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.

Physical Demands

Ability to plan, lead and participate in a range of activities in a variety of outdoor/indoor settings.