Group Leader

As the nation's leading nonprofit organization committed to strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility, the Y offers more than just a job. We offer you a chance to make a lasting difference in your community. 

As a key member of our child care team, the Group Leader is responsible for creating a safe, fun and positive atmosphere that promotes member engagement in accordance with YMCA policies and procedures.  

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 

• Uphold the mission of the YMCA, and demonstrate behaviors that reflect a determined, nurturing, genuine, hopeful, and welcoming nature. 
• Stands and greets parents and children by name.
• Leads group songs, games and crafts, and engages children in learning activities.
• Maintains positive relationships with the participants and other staff. 
• Able to maintain group attendance/transition sheets and schedule for the day.
• Knows, understands, and consistently applies all safety rules.
• Communicates with parents and caregivers about their child’s activities/day.
• Possess a willingness to work with youth and have FUN.
• Able to be a role model for children in our programs.
• A leader that has initiative, enthusiasm, and strong interpersonal skills.
• Attends all staff meetings and training as assigned.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• Passion for working with school-age children (K-8th grade).
• Minimum age – 17 years old.
• Times are flexible based on-site needs.
• Able to work/travel to sites located at various school locations. 
• Team player with personal commitment to YCMA Mission, Philosophy & Character Development Values.
• People centered, service oriented.
• Ability to demonstrate and implement the YMCA’s voice: determined, nurturing, genuine, hopeful and welcoming.
• Ability to plan, implement and lead group activities for school age children Kindergarten through 8th grade.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Previous child care or group work experience preferred.
• Must be enrolled in High School or possess a High School Diploma or an equivalent.
• Negative TB Test (every two years)

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Lifting up to 50lbs
• Climbing, sitting, standing, pushing, walking, kneeling, and stooping.
• Exposure to outdoor elements for certain portions of the day.
• Noise level- High
• Ability to communicate verbally, including projecting your voice across a distance in normal & loud situations.

CHILD SAFETY REQUIREMENTS: 

• Adhere to policies related to boundaries with youth.
• Attend required abuse risk management trainings.
• Adheres to procedures related to managing high-risk activities and supervising youth.
• Reports suspicious or inappropriate behaviors and policy violations. 
• Follows mandated abuse reporting requirements.