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. Group Leaders actively supervise students and plans and leads meaningful, culturally relevant and engaging daily activities. The position provides direction for the group, implements curriculum, supports children of all abilities and creates a quality experience grounded Y values.


ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Actively supervise students at all times to ensure physical and emotional safety.
2. Plan and implement developmentally appropriate, culturally relevant curriculum and activities; prepare supplies and equipment.
3. Provide direction to Group Leader Assistants and work cooperatively with all staff to ensure the quality of the program.
4. Promote individual growth and exploration while recognizing each child’s needs.
5. Maintain accurate attendance and required program records.
6. Provide homework assistance and academic skill-building instruction; connect activities to student needs and school/district goals.
7. Support health and well-being of children in the program; provide first aid when necessary and promptly report incidents or injuries.
8. Use consistent, age-appropriate positive behavior guidelines.
9. Report and document notable behavior and situations to the appropriate supervisor, according to policies and procedures.
10. Build and maintain positive communication—both verbal and non-verbal—with students, families, school personnel, district partners and Y staff. Positively explain and interpret program standards and policies. Provide ongoing and continuous feedback to parents regarding their child’s development.
11. Attend and actively participate in required staff meetings, trainings, program activities and special events.
12. Other 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
• Visual ability to clearly monitor activities in both indoor and outdoor settings
• Mobility to respond quickly to an emergency

LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES:

• Inclusion
• Communication and Influence
• Emotional Maturity

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or equivalent; AA or Bachelors degree preferred; at least 18 years of age
• 48 semester units or successful completion of the Instructional Aide (IA) exam.
• One year of previous experience working in a professional child care or school aged program
• Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community and support children of all abilities.
• Pre-employment health screening/TB and DOJ/FBI LiveScan clearances.
• Pediatric First Aid and CPR, AED, Child Abuse Prevention and applicable safety trainings within required timelines.

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