After School Group Leader - Wildwood YMCA

City of Lincoln; Wildwood (KY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

403(b) Retirement Savings

Retirement fund of 12% per pay period

Tuition Reimbursement Options

YMCA membership

Job summary

Gateway Region YMCA in Kentucky seeks a part-time Group Leader to oversee groups of campers and support staff. You will plan developmentally appropriate activities, ensure safety and inclusion, and maintain strong interactions with children, families and staff.

The role requires leadership, reliable judgment, and a commitment to safeguarding youth. Prior experience with children is preferred; flexible and team-oriented applicants are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience working with children
• Ability to relate to children, parents, staff and volunteers
• Follow directions, have strong leadership skills and be self-motivated

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 staff, parents, volunteers and program site administration
• Ensure YMCA policies and guidelines are followed at all times
• Plan and implement developmentally appropriate activities
• 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

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Child care

Job description

Base Pay $15.50 - $17.50 / Hour

Job Category part time

Industry child care, education, before and after school

Employee Type Part Time

Manage Others No

Contact information

Description

• 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 many diverse people, including staff, parents, volunteers and program site administration and demonstrate 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 needs of program participants, 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 to expect, based upon the level of 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.
• Performs all other duties 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.
• Responsible for ensuring 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 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 positive attitude
• Demonstrate Teamwork through personal interaction amongst 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 18+ Group Leader and or Site Director
• Develop, prepare and implement curriculum and special events.
• 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 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 positive attitude
• Demonstrate Teamwork through personal interaction amongst all staff
• Maintain confidentiality and accurately prepare and provide proper records, documentation and files
• Communicate professionally and accurately with YMCA staff, the participants and families.
• Keep current on new program activities or special events to assist and enhance programs

The YMCA Welcomes a Diverse Workforce

Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V

The Gateway Region YMCA strictly follows a zero tolerance policy regarding child abuse.

Requirements

• At least 1 year of experience working with children
• Ability to relate to children, parents, staff members and volunteers
• Follow directions, have strong leadership skills and be self-motivated

Full Compensation Package (when applicable):

• 403(b) Retirement Savings
• Retirement fund of 12% per pay period after completing 1,000 hours of service during any two 12-month periods.
• Tuition Reimbursement Options
• 20% Discount on tuition at Missouri Baptist University
• Free individual membership to YMCA nationwide