Assistant Group Leader (PS 291)

Good Shepherd Services; New York (NY); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Assistance

40+ Days of Paid Time Off

Personal and Pet Insurance

403 (B) Retirement Plan

Job summary

Good Shepherd Services in New York seeks an Assistant Group Leader to support staff in delivering after-school enrichment and recreational activities. You will assist with sports, arts and crafts, supervise participants, distribute snacks, and help maintain a safe, supportive environment.

This part-time, non-exempt position runs school-year hours from 2pm to 6pm, Monday through Friday, September to June, up to 20 hours per week, with a pay rate of $17.00 per hour.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Reliable and consistent work habits.
• Able to work with youth in a dynamic team.
• Available during program hours listed above.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist the group leader with engaging activities (sports, arts and crafts, recreational events).
• Collect attendance folders and data as necessary.
• Supervise participants throughout the afterschool program.
• Distribute snacks and assist with cleanup.
• Help monitor and enforce program rules and the afterschool model.
• Support activity instructors with lessons.
• Collaborate with the group leader to ensure a safe, supportive environment.
• Follow all GSS, DYCD and SACC regulations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Teamwork

Youth development

Reliability

Availability

Strengths-based approach

Job description

Good Shepherd Services is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome prospective employees for administrative support and direct service and leadership roles, who will join us on that journey, uphold our values and approach, and believe in our mission.

Good Shepherd Services does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, military status or any other applicable protected classification, in any of our activities or operations. These activities include, but are not limited to, hiring and termination of staff, selection of volunteers and vendors, and provision of services.

We are committed to providing a workplace that is accessible and accommodating to employees with disabilities. As part of our commitment to providing a barrier-free recruitment and selection process, we will provide reasonable accommodations upon request for candidates with disabilities. If you require any accommodations to participate in the hiring process, please inform us of your needs in advance.

Hours: Up to 20 hours/Week; Non-Exempt;

Schedule: School Year / September - June / Monday - Friday, 2pm to 6pm

Salary: $17.00 / hour

Job Summary: The Assistant Group Leader supports and assists staff in carrying out all planned educational and enrichment activities for the after-school enrichment and recreational program.

Major Duties:

Assist the group leader with engaging activities, including sports and recreation, educational, arts and craft and special events

Collect attendance folder and other data as necessary

Supervise participants throughout afterschool program

Distribute snacks and assist with clean-up

Assist with monitoring and maintaining the rules of the program and upholding the afterschool model

Support activity instructor(s) with lessons.

Collaborate with group leader to ensure a safe and supportive environment.

Follows all GSS, DYCD and SACC regulations.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Must be at least 18 years old.

Must demonstrate reliable and consistent work habits, and ability to work with other youth.

Must be available during the program hours listed above.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Ability and willingness to work in a dynamic team environment.

Must have a commitment to work from a strength-based and/or youth development perspective.

Benefits and Perks

Tuition Assistance 40+ Days of Paid Time Off

Personal and Pet Insurance 403 (B) Retirement Plan