Group Leader (PT) - Before & After Care

About the role

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Consistent with the Christian mission and vision of the YMCA of Memphis & the Mid-South, and in cooperation with other YMCA staff, under the direction of the School Age Site Director, the part-time School Age Group Leader is responsible for implementing activities and executing daily lesson plans for the School Age Before and After School sites and Summer Programs.

Responsibilities

• Model the YMCA core values: Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility
• Set up and take down program space so that area is transformed into child-friendly environment; this includes moving, cleaning, picking up and putting back furniture and equipment ensuring program space is left in organized fashion
• Actively lead and engage a group of 15 to 20 (DHS maximum is 20) children in activities outlined by the Site Director either inside or outside program areas and during transition times
• Follow all safety standards and risk management policies, ensuring the safety and well-being of participants and fellow YMCA staff
• Absenteeism is not allowed. Must be available to work flexible shifts, including weekends and holidays

Requirements

• Passion, enthusiasm, and commitment to the mission and cause of the YMCA
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community
• Must present a professional image and possess conflict resolution skills, and demonstrate sound judgment and initiative
• Must be highly organized with the ability to work under pressure and handle multiple tasks
• Must be able to maintain confidentiality of information
• Must complete all state and school district mandated background checks and fingerprint clearances

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Minimum 18 years of age
• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Certifications Required: Before a new hire is scheduled to work, they must complete 4 hours of training. Those trainings include but are not limited to items listed below:
• New Hire Orientation training
• Pre-service training
• Within 30 Days Of Hire CPR/First Aid/AED (Infant/Pediatric)
• Maintain annual training requirements

Work Schedule

• Flexible work schedule required
• Work schedules may vary per the needs of specific before and after sites
• Before care is from 6:30 am until the start of school
• After care is from the end of school until 6:30 pm
• This part-time position is a split shift position that takes place Monday - Friday during before school and/or after school hours
• Available work schedules...
• before school (only)
• after school (only)
• before and after school

Work Environment and Physical Demands

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to
• Climbing, sitting, reaching, crouching or crawling, standing, pushing, walking, kneeling, and stooping
• Exposure to electrical/mechanical mechanisms
• Exposure to some chemical elements
• Exposure to extreme weather conditions
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds
• Noise level usually minimal to moderate

Information Security & Sensitivity Conditions

• This position requires elevated security permissions (administrative) to one or more systems which store or maintain sensitive and/or confidential information
• This position requires access to sensitive and confidential information
• All system activity performed by individuals working in this position is subject to periodic system audits
• This position may be subject to privileged information such as organization changes, staffing changes, security events or other sensitive communications and is expected to protect and keep sensitive or confidential communications and/or information private
• Failure to comply with any security and/or sensitivity related duties as defined in this section will result in disciplinary action which may include termination

Salary Description

$12.00 - $14.00