Y Group Leader - Wildwood YMCA

Responsibilities

• Follow general direction and perform other duties as assigned by the Site Director.
• Ensure the individual needs of the children are met within the program guidelines.
• Utilize sound judgment and discretionary skills in accordance with the Gateway Region YMCA policies.
• Maintain positive relationships with diverse groups, including staff, parents, volunteers, and program site administration, demonstrating strong public relation skills.
• Ensure YMCA policies and guidelines are followed at all times.
• Maintain an environment that ensures children's safety and well-being.
• Plan and implement developmentally appropriate activities.
• May serve as support staff based on program needs, ensuring approved levels of support, assistance, and record keeping.
• Ensure child-receiving support is fully included in all site activities, as much as is reasonable, based on documented ability.
• Provide children opportunities to build self-help and independence skills.
• Ensure zero tolerance for abuse and actively participate in the protection of youth and teens.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Group Leader (18 years old +)

• Ensure individual needs of campers are met and supported.
• Responsible for an assigned group of 16 children.
• Develop, prepare, and implement curriculum and special events.
• Ensure diverse program experiences for campers each day.
• Actively participate in all trainings, program activities, and special events.
• Review and understand enrollment information and individual needs.
• Ensure safety is the priority in all aspects of the program.
• Provide opportunities to build self-help and independence skills.
• Assist and substitute as needed in any child care area with flexibility and a positive attitude.
• Demonstrate teamwork through personal interaction among all staff.
• Maintain confidentiality and accurately prepare and provide proper records, documentation, and files.
• Communicate professionally and accurately with YMCA staff, participants, and families.
• Keep current on new program activities or special events to assist and enhance programs.

Group Leader (16 & 17 years old)

• Ensure individual needs of children are met and supported.
• Responsible for an assigned group of 16 children within view at all times of an 18+ Group Leader and/or Site Director.
• Develop, prepare, and implement curriculum and special events.
• Ensure diverse program experiences for children each day.
• Actively participate in all training, program activities, and special events.
• Will not utilize mechanical tools, equipment, or ladders.
• Review and understand enrollment information and individual needs.
• Ensure safety is the priority in all aspects of the program.
• Provide opportunities to build self-help and independence skills.
• Assist and substitute as needed in any child care role or area with flexibility and a positive attitude.
• Demonstrate teamwork through personal interaction among all staff.
• Maintain confidentiality and accurately prepare and provide proper records, documentation, and files.
• Communicate professionally and accurately with YMCA staff, participants, and families.
• Keep current on new program activities or special events to assist and enhance programs.