Afterschool Group Leader – Youth Programs

Young-Mens-Christian-Association-o; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

YMCA of Coastal Georgia, Inc in Savannah, GA is seeking a part-time Group Leader for the YBASE program serving ages 4-14. You will supervise children, implement activities, and maintain attendance with supervision from the Program Director.

The role requires the ability to manage transitions, assist with meals as per regulations, and uphold Judeo-Christian principles and YMCA pillars of character. Prior child-care experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Basic understanding of current child development principles and appropriate developmental practice.
• Experience in working with school age children preferred.
• Must be able to pass a criminal background check and fingerprint check.
• Basic understanding of computer technology and ability to learn new systems.

Responsibilities

• Must engage actively while interacting with and supervising groups of children indoors/outdoors.
• Implements curriculum to group provided by the Program Director to include setting up interest centers and gross motor activities.
• Assists Site Director in maintaining daily attendance reports and other routine clerical tasks.
• Coordinating the transition of supervision between school day and parent pickup, signing in/out and transportation records.
• If assigned to transportation duties, ensure state requirements are met including bus logs and checklists.
• Greet and integrate participants into the program and assist with gathering supplies for parent pickup.
• Assists with general housekeeping tasks to sanitize YBASE areas and supplies for health and safety.
• Distributes snacks and meals in accordance with Second Harvest and YMCA regulations and submits counts.
• Treats participants, families and staff with fairness and respect in all communications.
• Upholds YMCA standards of professionalism in conduct, dress, and decorum.
• Attends staff meetings and training, follows YBASE policies, maintains training hours.

Skills

Child development

Experience with school-age children

Background check

Computer literacy

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

YMCA of Coastal Georgia, Inc in Savannah, GA is seeking a part-time Group Leader for the YBASE program serving ages 4-14. You will supervise children, implement activities, and maintain attendance with supervision from the Program Director.

The role requires the ability to manage transitions, assist with meals as per regulations, and uphold Judeo-Christian principles and YMCA pillars of character. Prior child-care experience preferred.