Group Leader (PT) - Before & After Care - Millington, TN ONLY

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, the part-time School Age Group Leader implements activities and executes daily lesson plans for the School Age Before and After School sites and Summer Programs, fostering children’s social, physical, spiritual, and mental growth.

Responsibilities

• Model the YMCA core values: Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility
• Set up and take down program space, transforming it into a child-friendly environment, including moving, cleaning, and organizing furniture and equipment
• Actively lead and engage a group of 15 to 20 children in activities outlined by the Site Director, both inside and outside program areas and during transition times
• Follow all safety standards and risk management policies to ensure the safety and well-being of participants and fellow YMCA staff
• Assist in planning and implementing a quality curriculum that meets YMCA guidelines
• Attend all staff meetings and in-service training as required by the program staff
• Assist in controlling and maintaining supplies and inventory on site
• Assist in monitoring licensing standards at the School Age site to ensure maintenance of all quality standards
• Maintain positive relationships with YMCA personnel, administration, and school staff
• Assist in maintaining citywide policies and procedures
• Assume duties as directed by the Site Director

Qualifications

• Passion, enthusiasm, and commitment to the mission and cause of the YMCA
• An enthusiastic personality with the desire to serve members, volunteers, guests, participants, and staff to create a culture of service within programs
• 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
• Professional image with conflict resolution skills, sound judgment, and initiative
• Highly organized with the ability to work under pressure and handle multiple tasks
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of information
• Minimum 18 years of age
• High school diploma or equivalent required

Certifications

Before a new hire is scheduled to work, they must complete 11 hours of training, including but not limited to:

• New Hire Orientation training
• DHS Background Disclosure Form & Fingerprint appointment
• Abuse Registry Check
• DHS Physical health form
• Proof of education
• Past Employment reference
• DHS TCCOTS “Before you Begin” and “Shaken Baby” training (TN program sites)
• Pre-service training

Within 30 days of hire:

• CPR/First Aid/AED (Infant/Pediatric) certification
• Must maintain annual training requirements

Schedule

Flexible work schedule required. Work schedules may vary per the needs of specific before and after sites.

• Before care: 6:30 am until the start of school
• After care: from the end of school until 6:30 pm
• This part-time, split shift position 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

• 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

• Requires elevated security permissions (administrative) to systems storing sensitive and/or confidential information
• Requires access to sensitive and confidential information
• All system activity is subject to periodic system audits
• May be subject to privileged information such as organization changes, staffing changes, security events, or other sensitive communications; expected to protect and keep sensitive or confidential communications private
• Failure to comply with security and sensitivity duties may result in disciplinary action, including termination