Youth Program Leader - Afterschool Activities

Young Mens Christian Association Of; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 16,531 - 22,041; Part time

Job summary

The Islands Family YMCA in Savannah, GA is seeking a Part-Time Group Leader to supervise children ages 4–14 in the YBASE program during the day. You will implement curriculum, track attendance, and help with sign‑in/out and transportation records.

Responsibilities include supervising groups indoors/outdoors, coordinating transitions, maintaining health and safety standards, and supporting snack and meal distribution under Second Harvest guidelines. Training and staff meetings are required.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Basic understanding of child development principles and appropriate developmental practice.
• Experience working with school-age children preferred.
• Must 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.

Responsibilities

• Engage actively while supervising groups of children indoors/outdoors.
• Implement curriculum provided by the Program Director including setting up interest centers and activities.
• Assist the Site Director with attendance reports, assigned records and routine clerical tasks.
• Coordinate the transition of supervision between school day and parent pickup, ensuring sign-in/out of the program and transportation records.
• If assigned to transportation duties, ensure state requirements are met and maintain bus logs and checklists.
• Greet and integrate participants into the program and assist with sign-in/out for parent pickup.
• Assist in housekeeping tasks to sanitize and disinfect YBASE areas and supplies.
• Distribute snacks and meals in accordance with Second Harvest and YMCA, maintaining meal counts.
• Treat participants, families and staff with fairness, dignity and respect; uphold professionalism.
• Report suspicions of child abuse as a Mandated Reporter and document appropriately.
• Attend staff meetings and in-service trainings; follow YBASE policies and procedures.
• Maintain state and YMCA training hour requirements annually.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education

High School Diploma

GED

Job description

The Islands Family YMCA in Savannah, GA is seeking a Part-Time Group Leader to supervise children ages 4–14 in the YBASE program during the day. You will implement curriculum, track attendance, and help with sign‑in/out and transportation records.

Responsibilities include supervising groups indoors/outdoors, coordinating transitions, maintaining health and safety standards, and supporting snack and meal distribution under Second Harvest guidelines. Training and staff meetings are required.