Senior Group Leader - Youth Programs & Activities

The Salvation Army; New York (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Salvation Army in New York's Brownsville Corps seeks a Group Leader II to assist the Assistant Director/Site Supervisor and Program Directors in daily School-Age Child Care operations. The role involves supervising a group of children and possibly leading a specialized activity, while guiding other staff under leadership.

The successful candidate will be teachable, committed to ongoing professional development, and prepared to assume greater leadership when required, with responsibilities

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent; Some College Preferred
• 5 years’ Experience in Youth or Camp Programming and/or group work
• Leadership experience with peers or experience in leadership of organized/specialized programming
• Current CPR & First Aid Certifications
• Availability for the entire duration of program hours (2:15 – 6 PM during school year; 8 AM – 6 PM on school holidays and summer months)

Responsibilities

• Involvement in the total program with willingness to help in all areas as needed, including dining room, outdoor/indoor activities, children with problems, daily assembly, etc.
• Promote observance of the moral and ethical codes affecting participants and staff.
• Attend and contribute to Program Leadership & General Staff Meetings.
• Responsible for sharing with your immediate supervisor all matters of mutual concern relating to the total welfare of the Program.
• Responsible for completing Orientation Sessions and attending all parental meetings.
• Responsible for the leadership and guidance of assigned campers and your assigned staff.
• Assume responsibility for the health, cleanliness, good habits, welfare and happiness of all participants and staff, but especially those under your direct supervision.
• Maintain a high level of interaction with participants and staff; also, be a constructive member of the Leadership contributing in every possible way to the health, harmony and happiness of the Brownsville Corps family.
• Coordinate daily assembly assigned
• Communicate with the Program Director, as soon as possible (in private), regarding the actions of staff members that put the health and safety of participants at risk. Report all incidents minor or major.
• Ability to communicate and work with groups of various ages and skill levels and provide necessary instruction to participants and/or staff.
• Ability to identify and physically respond appropriately and quickly to emergency situations, as needed.
• Responsible for the organization and administration of assigned activities for children ages 5 -13.
• Assume responsibility for all areas assigned, proper use of supplies, maintenance of inventory, requesting additional supplies as needed.
• Coordinate program(s) with other program activities and plans. Offer assistance and support as needed.
• Submit to the program office lesson plans for assigned classes.
• Organize, direct and instruct assigned activity program geared to all ages, interest and abilities of the participants, both male and female. Display creativity and innovation in programming.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Some College Preferred

Job description

The Salvation Army in New York's Brownsville Corps seeks a Group Leader II to assist the Assistant Director/Site Supervisor and Program Directors in daily School-Age Child Care operations. The role involves supervising a group of children and possibly leading a specialized activity, while guiding other staff under leadership.

The successful candidate will be teachable, committed to ongoing professional development, and prepared to assume greater leadership when required, with responsibilities