Group Leader (PT) - Before & After Care

YMCA of Memphis & the Mid-South; Oxford (MS); On-site; USD 16,531 - 19,286; Part time

Job summary

YMCA of Memphis & the Mid-South is hiring a Group Leader (PT) for Before & After Care in Oxford, MS. This part-time role supports youth through various activities and lesson plans, fostering their social, physical, spiritual, and mental growth.

The ideal candidate has a passion for the YMCA’s mission, strong interpersonal skills, and is willing to undergo state and school district background checks. Flexible work schedules include before and/or after school hours.

Qualifications

• Minimum 18 years of age.
• Must complete all mandated background checks.
• Passion and enthusiasm for YMCA's mission.

Responsibilities

• Lead and engage children in activities.
• Assist in planning and implementing quality curriculum.
• Follow safety standards and risk management policies.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Conflict resolution

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Description

Purpose of Position: Apply

Position: Group Leader (PT) - Before & After Care

Location: Oxford, MS

Job Type: Part-time

Overview

School Age Services - Group Leader. This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Consistent with the Christian mission and vision of the YMCA of Memphis & the Mid-South, and in cooperation with other YMCA staff, under the direction of the School Age Site Director, the part-time School Age Group Leader is responsible for implementing activities and executing daily lesson plans for the School Age Before and After School sites and Summer Programs. The Group Leader will work with other site staff to foster children’s social, physical, spiritual, and mental growth.

Essential Functions

• Model the YMCA core values: Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility
• Set up and take down program space so that area is transformed into a child-friendly environment; move, clean, arrange and restore furniture and equipment, ensuring the space is left organized
• Actively lead and engage a group of 15 to 20 children (DHS maximum is 20) in activities outlined by the Site Director, inside or outside program areas and during transition times
• Follow all safety standards and risk management policies to ensure the safety and well-being of participants and staff
• Assist in planning and implementing a quality curriculum that meets YMCA guidelines
• Attend all staff meetings and in-service training as required by the program staff
• Assist in controlling and maintaining supplies and inventory on site
• Assist in monitoring licensing standards at the School Age site to ensure maintenance of quality standards
• Maintain positive relationships with YMCA personnel and administration and school staff
• Assist in maintaining citywide policies and procedures
• Assume duties as directed by the Site Director

Ymca Leadership Competencies

• Mission Advancement: Reinforces the Y’s values within the organization and the community; effectively communicates the benefits and impact of the Y’s efforts for all stakeholders.
• Collaboration: Builds and nurtures strategic relationships to enhance support for the Y; communicates for influence to attain buy-in and support of goals; provides tools and resources for the development of others.
• Operational Effectiveness: Integrates thinking processes to make decisions; involves staff at all levels in the development of programs; ensures execution of plans; institutes sound accounting procedures and financial controls; assigns clear accountability and ensures continuous improvement.
• Personal Growth: Fosters a learning environment embracing diverse abilities and approaches; creates a sense of urgency to support change; maintains up-to-date knowledge and skills in technology and best practices.
• Behavioral Characteristics: Welcoming, Nurturing, Determined, Hopeful, and Genuine.

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Passion, enthusiasm, and commitment to the mission and cause of the YMCA
• Enthusiastic personality with the desire to serve members, volunteers, guests, participants and staff to create a culture of service within our programs
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to relate effectively to diverse groups
• Professional image with conflict resolution skills; sound judgment and initiative
• Highly organized with the ability to work under pressure and handle multiple tasks
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of information
• Must complete all state and school district mandated background checks and fingerprint clearances
• Minimum 18 years of age
• High school diploma or equivalent required

Certifications Required

Before a new hire is scheduled to work, they must complete 4 hours of training. Trainings include but are not limited to:

• New Hire Orientation training
• Pre-service training

Within 30 Days Of Hire

• CPR/First Aid/AED (Infant/Pediatric)
• Must maintain annual training requirements

Work Schedule

Flexible work schedule required. Work schedules may vary per the needs of specific before and after sites. Before care is from 6:30 am until the start of school. After care is from the end of school until 6:30 pm. This part-time position is a split shift position that takes place Monday - Friday during before school and/or after school hours. Available work schedules:

• before school (only)
• after school (only)
• before and after school

Work Environment and Physical Demands

• Climbing, sitting, reaching, crouching or crawling, standing, pushing, walking, kneeling, and stooping
• Exposure to electrical/mechanical mechanisms
• Exposure to some chemical elements
• Exposure to extreme weather conditions
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds
• Noise level usually minimal to moderate

Information Security & Sensitivity

• This position requires elevated security permissions (administrative) to systems storing sensitive and/or confidential information
• This position requires access to sensitive and confidential information
• All system activity is subject to periodic audits
• Expected to protect and keep sensitive or confidential communications and information private
• Failure to comply with security duties may result in disciplinary action including termination

Salary: $12.00 - $14.00

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