Description

Under the direction of the School Age Education Director and in accordance with Association policies, the Group Leader will be responsible to assist in the operation of all School Age Education programming.  The Group Leader serves as an instructor and role model to program participants, participates in the planning and implementation of high quality programs by taking responsibility for each child’s safety and well-being, engaging families and school staff, while complying with licensing rules and procedures.

Requirements

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Make meaningful connections with program participants, families, and school personnel while exhibiting a positive and caring attitude
Exemplify the four core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility in all aspects of YMCA work
Supervise and engage children while implementing enriching and educational activities in a fun and safe environment
Arrive on time to site and well-prepared to maintain appropriate adult to child ratios
Recognize and solve individual and group conflicts effectively
Keep accurate daily attendance records and cross-offs
Maintain a professional, clean, neat, organized and safe School Age atmosphere
Attend staff trainings and meetings, including required workshops
Understand and follow all state licensing and Youngstar requirements as listed in DCF Rule Book 251 along with YMCA and School policies and procedures
Maintain current certifications, staff file and continuing education requirements per state licensing and YMCA policies
Perform all other duties as assigned by School Age Education Director or Leadership Staff

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Must exhibit joy and satisfaction, and have a passion for working with children
Consistently demonstrate a set of strong professional skills including interpersonal communication, time management, punctuality, initiative, and flexibility
The incumbent will exhibit the core values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility in all aspects of their work within the YMCA
Must have understanding, patience, creativity, cooperative spirit, common sense, spiritual depth and commitment to working with youth and their families