Assistant Group Leader - PS306

Good Shepherd Services; New York, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Assistance

PTO 40+ days

Personal and Pet Insurance

403(b) Retirement Plan

Job summary

Good Shepherd Services is seeking an Assistant Group Leader to support staff in delivering after-school educational and enrichment activities. This role involves supervising participants, assisting with sports, arts, and instructional activities, and helping maintain a safe, engaging environment.

The position reports to the Program Director (PS306) and offers up to 20 hours per week as a non-exempt role, with a pay rate of $17.00 per hour.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Reliable and consistent work habits; ability to work with youth.
• Available during the program hours listed.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability and willingness to work in a dynamic team environment.
• Commitment to a strength-based/youth development approach.

Responsibilities

• Assist the group leader with engaging activities (sports, arts, crafts, education).
• Collect attendance and data as needed.
• Supervise participants throughout the afterschool program.
• Distribute snacks and assist with clean-up.
• Enforce program rules and uphold afterschool model.
• Support instructors with lessons and activities.
• Collaborate to ensure a safe, supportive environment.
• Follow all GSS, DYCD and SACC regulations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Excellent communication

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.

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.

Reports To: Program Director, PS306

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

Salary: $17.00 / hour

Major Duties:

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

Collect attendance folder and other data as necessary.

Supervise participants throughout the 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.

Follow 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 the 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.

Tuition Assistance 40+ Days of Paid Time Off

Personal and Pet Insurance 403 (B) Retirement Plan