Group Leader (PT) - Before & After Care

Job Description

Job Description

SCHOOL AGE SERVICES - GROUP LEADER

PURPOSE OF POSITION:

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. The School Age Group Leader will work with other site staff to foster children’s social, physical, spiritual, and mental growth.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• 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
• 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 the maintenance of all quality standards
• Maintain positive relationships with YMCA personnel and administration and school staff
• Assist in maintaining citywide policies and procedures
• Assume duties as directed by the Site Director

YMCA LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES:

Mission Advancement: Reinforces the Y’s values within the organization and the community. Effectively communicates the benefits and impact of the Y’s efforts for all stakeholders. 

Collaboration: Builds and nurtures strategic relationships to enhance support for the Y. Serves as a community leader building collaborations based on trust and credibility to advance the Y’s mission and goals. Communicates for influence to attain buy-in and support of goals. Provides tools and resources for the development of others. 

Operational Effectiveness: Integrates multiple thinking processes to make decisions. Involves staff at all levels in the development of programs and activities. Ensures execution of plans. Institutes sound accounting procedures and financial controls. Assigns clear accountability and ensures continuous improvement. 

Personal Growth: Fosters a learning environment embracing diverse abilities and approaches. Creates a sense of urgency and positive tension to support change. Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills required to perform well; uses best practices and demonstrates up-to-date knowledge and skills in technology. 

Behavioral Characteristics: Welcoming, Nurturing, Determined, Hopeful, and Genuine. 

QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• 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

Certifications Required:

Before start of 1st shift: 

• 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)
• Must maintain annual training requirements

WORK 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

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to 

• 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 CONDITIONS:

• This position requires elevated security permissions (administrative) to one or more systems which store or maintain sensitive and/or confidential information
• This position requires access to sensitive and confidential information
• All system activity performed by individuals working in this position is subject to periodic system audits
• This position may be subject to privileged information such as organization changes, staffing changes, security events or other sensitive communications and is expected to protect and keep sensitive or confidential communications and/or information private
• Failure to comply with any security and/or sensitivity related duties as defined in this section will result in disciplinary action which may include termination

The YMCA of Memphis & the Mid-South aims to provide quality and safe youth programs for all. We are committed to making a continuous effort to prevent the abuse of children: verbally, physically, emotionally and sexually. All allegations or suspicions of child abuse are taken seriously and will be reported to the State for investigation with full cooperation from the YMCA of Memphis & the Mid-South.