School Age Services Group Leader (PT) - MARSHALL COUNTY

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 to work flexible shifts as needed

Requirements

• 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 our 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
• 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
• Minimum 18 years of age
• High school diploma or equivalent required

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Passionate about the mission and cause of the YMCA
• Enthusiastic personality with the desire to serve members, volunteers, guests, participants and staff to create a culture of service within our 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
• Conflict resolution skills, and demonstrate sound judgment and initiative
• Highly organized with the ability to work under pressure and handle multiple tasks
• Confidentiality of information maintained
• Completed all state and school district mandated background checks and fingerprint clearances
• Minimum 18 years of age
• High school diploma or equivalent required

Skills

• Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds
• Ability to work under pressure and handle multiple tasks
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of information

Benefits

• 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...

Pay

$12.00-$15.00/hr