Group Leader

Group Leader POSITION SUMMARY: These general functions will be carried out in keeping with the Goals, Policies and Mission of the YMCA of the East Bay. The Group Leader will actively supervise students to ensure their physical and emotional safety. They will plan and lead daily activities that are meaningful, culturally relevant and engaging for all students. Activities may include but aren't limited to: homework help, data driven academic skill building, STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Math), English language arts, structured physical activities and/or sports and visual and performing arts. Group leaders maintain positive relationships with all stakeholders and participate in creating a high-quality program based on proven methods, district goals and the YMCA core values: honesty, respect, responsibility and caring. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Actively supervise all students, at all times in order to ensure physical and emotional safety for all participants. Actively engage a group of youth by planning and implementing program activities that are developmentally appropriate, culturally relevant, meaningful, and consistent with YMCA core values. Maintain accurate attendance records. Participate in and help plan program events and culminating activities. Work cooperatively with all staff to ensure program quality, safety, cleanliness and accident prevention standards are met. Submit for review and approval to Supervisor: written curriculum overviews and lesson plans for all activities that are aligned with student needs and interests and program, school and district goals. Work with school site teachers and principals to link YSP activities to school day curriculum. Provide homework assistance and academic skill building instruction when required. Proactively communicate with supervisor regarding all program operations including student academic progress, behavior and injuries. Follow YMCA policies and procedures, including those related to child abuse prevention, dress code, cell phone use, campus safety as well as medical and non-medical emergencies. Attend and actively participates in staff meetings as required. Build and maintain positive relationships with all stakeholders (students, parents, and school day staff as well as district personnel) and other YMCA staff. Model relationship building skills in all interactions including conflict resolution. Use appropriate and consistent discipline methods that reinforce positive behaviors in an age appropriate manner. Demonstrate sound judgment and professionalism in all interactions, including punctuality, flexibility, conflict resolution, adherence to deadlines and confidentiality. Fulfill other job duties as assigned. WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Sufficient strength, agility and mobility to perform essential functions of position and to supervise program activities Must occasionally lift up to 30 lbs Frequent bending & standing Able to walk for long periods of time Visual ability to clearly monitor activities in both indoor and outdoor settings Mobility to quickly respond to emergencies QUALIFICATIONS: Must have (a) 48 semester college units, or (b) successful completion of the Instructional Aid (IA) Exam Experience working with youth in a similar environment preferred Demonstrate a love of working with youth and an interest in being a positive role-model for others Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community Must have general knowledge of core elementary and middle school subjects Must possess strong classroom and behavioral management skills Must be able to work independently and as part of a team Must pass DOJ/FBI criminal background check TB Test Clearance At least 18 years of age CPR, First Aid, AED certifications and Child Abuse Prevention training within 30 days of hire date Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.