Assistant Afterschool Group Leader

Position Summary

Assists the Youth Group Leaders in direct supervision of a group of children in a state licensed out-of-school time program operating full-day programs. Provides a quality experience to children and parents focused on YMCA core values: honesty, respect, responsibility, and caring.

Essential Functions

• Assists in supervision of a group of children.
• Assists in implementation of program activities that are culturally relevant, developmentally appropriate, and consistent with YMCA values.
• 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.
• Active support of our DEIB statement and putting into practice our commitment to equity, diversity, belonging and inclusion. Continue to think about strategies to support diversity goals of the organization.
• Follows 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.
• When able to, works at special events (i.e., Snow Day Program, Holiday Programs) and vacation week programs, if needed.
• Respond appropriately to emergencies and situations requiring first aid and/or CPR.
• All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with children preferred.
• Ability to assist in providing direct care to school-age children while reinforcing health and safety guidelines.
• Ability to assist in supporting children with their distance learning assignments being done remotely at the YMCA.
• Ability to assist in guiding structured Clubs and enrichment activities.
• Committing 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.