Group Leader (PT) - Before & After Care - Olive Branch, Southaven, Horn Lake, Lewisburg, Hernando, Walls & Lake Cormorant

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 and tardiness are not tolerated. Must be available for all scheduled shifts.

Requirements

• Passion, enthusiasm, and commitment to the mission and cause of the YMCA
• A 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
• A professional image and possess conflict resolution skills, and demonstrate sound judgment and initiative
• A highly organized with the ability to work under pressure and handle multiple tasks
• Able to maintain confidentiality of information

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Must complete all state and school district mandated background checks and fingerprint clearances
• Must complete 4 hours of training including but not limited to items listed below: New Hire Orientation training, Pre-service training, Within 30 Days Of Hire CPR/First Aid/AED (Infant/Pediatric)
• Must maintain annual training requirements

Pay

$12.00-$15.00

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