Y Kids Group Leader I McPherson

YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION OF WICHITA KANSAS; McPherson (KS); On-site; USD 16,531,000 - 24,797,000; Part time

Job summary

DeKalb Health is seeking a Group Leader for its McPherson Child Care program. Under supervision, you will support a Site Lead, supervise an assigned group of children, and model positive interaction throughout the program.

The role emphasizes effective communication, confidentiality, teamwork, and the ability to adapt planned activities for youth, with a focus on safety and engagement in licensed school age programs.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and professional integrity.
• Work collaboratively as a team member.
• Relate to diverse groups of people in a friendly and consistent manner.
• Ability to implement and adapt program activities for youth.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and lead activities with an assigned group of children.
• Serve as a positive role model and engage participants throughout the program.

Skills

Communication

Confidentiality

Teamwork

Diversity awareness

Job description

• Location 900 N Ash St,McPherson, KS, 67460,United States
• Job Category CHILDCARE
• Employee Type Variable Hour

GENERAL FUNCTION:

Under the supervision of the Program Director and/or Coordinator, the Group Leaders work under a Site Lead and provide direct service to participants in Child Care licensed school age programs. The primary role of a Group Leader is to serve as a role model for youth, providing positive interaction and engagement throughout the program supervising and leading activities with an assigned group of children.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Effective communication, both orally and in writing
Ability to maintain confidentiality and professional integrity
Work collaboratively as a team member
Must be able to relate to and work with diverse groups of people in a friendly and consistent manner
The ability to implement and adapt program activities pre-planned for the group

Physical/Mental Requirements:

Must be able to routinely perform the following moderate physical activities; climb, bend, stoop, kneel, twist,
reach with hands, sit, walk, and stand for extended periods of time, lift and/or move up to 75 pounds, have finger
dexterity, grasp, perform repetitive motions, talk, hear, and have visual acuity
Must demonstrate a high level of maturity, patience, dependability, sound judgment, motivation, and desire to work with all ages, especially youth
Must always present a neat and professional appearance

Job Requirements:

Commitment to the YMCA mission, vision, and values
Must attend New Employee Orientation within 30 days of hire
Complete Pediatric CPR/AED and First Aid, KDHE Health History, Site Orientation, and other mandatory training in accordance with Conditions of Employment
Learn all emergency procedures and action plans for the branch and assigned location(s) as necessary
Understand and abide-by all policies and procedures as set forth by the association and in compliance with KDHE School Age Program regulations
Maintain consistent on-time attendance arriving at scheduled work site prior to the start of shifts and ready to work on time for the full program schedule
Ability to complete training hours outside of the regular work schedule; some evening and weekends required for training and staff meetings as assigned