YBASE Group Leader

YMCA of the Cedar Rapids Metro Area; Hinesville (GA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

YMCA of Coastal Georgia, Inc is seeking a YBASE Group Leader to supervise and guide children ages 4–14 in daily activities, indoors and outdoors. You will implement curriculum, help with attendance, and coordinate transitions between school and pickup while maintaining safety and program standards.

You will also assist with snack distribution, housekeeping to health standards, and accurate meal counts. The role requires a commitment to child welfare, reporting any concerns and participating in

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Basic understanding of current child development principles and appropriate developmental practice.
• Experience in working with school age children preferred.
• Must be able to pass a criminal background check and fingerprint check in accordance with Bright from the Start Licensing requirements.
• Basic understanding of computer technology and ability to learn new systems.
• CPR and First Aid required within 90 days of employment.
• 18 Bright From the Start approved training hours trainings per year must be achieved and maintained.
• If assigned to transportation responsibilities, maintain the state required transportation safety training.

Responsibilities

• Engage actively with and supervise groups of children indoors and outdoors.
• Implement curriculum provided by the Program Director and set up centers and activities.
• Assist Site Director with attendance, records, and routine clerical tasks.
• Coordinate supervision transitions between school day and parent pickup; sign in/out properly.
• If transporting, maintain accurate bus logs and transportation records.
• Greet participants and prepare them for parent pickup; assist with supplies.
• Assist with housekeeping tasks to maintain health and safety standards and sanitize areas.
• Distribute snacks and meals according to Second Harvest and YMCA regulations and record meal counts.
• Treat participants, families, and staff with fairness and respect; uphold professionalism.
• Report suspicions of child abuse as a Mandated Reporter and cooperate with investigations.
• Attend staff meetings and training; follow YBASE policies and procedures.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

CPR & First Aid certification

Job description

GENERAL SUMMARYThe YBASE Group Leader is responsible for the leadership, guidance, support and supervision of children ages 4-14 years of age in the day-to-day operation of the YBASE Program. In addition, every position in the YMCA of Coastal Georgia, Inc is responsible for upholding the Judeo-Christian principles that are central to our mission by modeling behaviors that exemplify the four pillars of character - caring, honesty, respect and responsibility.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND DUTIESMust engage actively while interacting with and supervising groups of children indoors/ outdoors.Implements curriculum to group provided by the Program Director to include setting up interest centers and gross motor equipment and activities indoors and outdoors.Assists Site Director in maintaining daily attendance reports, assigned records and other routine clerical tasks.Coordinating the transition of supervision between school day and parent pickup. To include ensuring children are properly signed in/out of the program and, if being transported by the YMCA, maintain accurate transportation records.If assigned to transportation duties, ensure all state requirements are met including proper supervision and maintaining accurate bus logs and checklists.Greet and integrate participants into the program and prepares children for parent pick up by assisting them with gathering supplies and signing in and out of the program.Assists the Site Director with general housekeeping tasks to include sanitizing and disinfecting YBASE areas and supplies to maintain health and safety standards.Works with the Site Director to distribute snacks and meals in accordance with the regulations set forth by Second Harvest and the YMCA including maintaining accurate meal counts. Submits snack counts and attendance to Second Harvest and cafeteria manager.Treats participants, families and staff with fairness, dignity and respect including but not limited to tone and all verbal communication.Upholds YMCA standards of professionalism in conduct, dress, and decorum.Participates in program feedback initiatives and participates in family engagement events.Required to report suspicions of child abuse and or neglect as a Mandated Reporter and provide documentation.Attends all staff meetings and in-service training programs as directed.Follows and maintains YBASE policies and procedures.Maintains state and YMCA training hour requirements annually.Performs other duties as assigned.Assist in the overall retention and satisfaction of YMCA members through appropriate customer service.Assist in the Annual Campaign fundraising program for the YMCA.This organization has zero tolerance for abuse and will not tolerate the mistreatment or abuse of consumers in its programs. Any mistreatment or abuse by an employee or volunteer will result in disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment or volunteer service and cooperation with law enforcement. This organization takes every allegation of abuse or misconduct seriously and will fully cooperate with the authorities to investigate all cases of alleged abuse or misconduct. Employees and volunteers shall cooperate with any external investigation by outside authorities or internal investigation conducted by the organization or persons given investigative authority by the organization. An employee or volunteer’s failure to cooperate with an investigation will result in disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment or dismissal from the organization.QUALIFICATIONSTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Must be at least 18 years of age.Basic understanding of current child development principles and appropriate developmental practice.Experience in working with school age children preferred.Must be able to pass a criminal background check and fingerprint check in accordance with Bright from the Start Licensing requirements.Basic understanding of computer technology and ability to learn new systems.CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONSCPR and First Aid required within 90 days of employment.18 Bright From the Start approved training hours trainings per year must be achieved and maintained.If assigned to transportation responsibilities, maintain the state required transportation safety training.EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCEHigh school diploma or GED preferred.