What are the responsibilities and job description for the Before and After School Group Leader - South CountyYMCA position at Gateway Region YMCA?
- Follow general direction and perform other duties as assigned by the Site Director
- Ensure the individual needs of the children are met within the program guidelines.
- Utilize sound judgment and discretionary skills in accordance with the Gateway Region YMCA policies.
- Maintain positive relationships with many diverse people, including staff, parents, volunteers and program site administration and demonstrate strong public relation skills.
- Ensure YMCA policies and guidelines are followed at all times.
- Maintain an environment that ensures children's safety and well-being.
- Plan and implement developmentally appropriate activities.
- May serve as support staff based on needs of program participants, ensuring approved levels of support, assistance, and record keeping.
- Ensure child-receiving support is fully included in all site activities, as much as is reasonable to expect, based upon the level of documented ability.
- Provide children opportunities to build self-help and independence skills.
- Ensure zero tolerance for abuse and actively participate in the protection of youth and teens.
- Performs all other duties assigned.
Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V
The Gateway Region YMCA strictly follows a zero tolerance policy regarding child abuse.
- For sites with 16 or less children, must be 17 years of age (will work alongside a licensed approved 18 staff member).
- For site with more than 16 children must be 18 years of age
- At least 1 year of experience working with children
- Ability to relate to children, parents, staff members and volunteers
- Follow directions, have strong leadership skills and be self-motivated
- 403(b) Retirement Savings
- Retirement fund of 12% per pay period after completing 1,000 hours of service during any two 12-month period.
- Tuition Reimbursement options
- 20% Discount on tuition at Missouri Baptist University
- Free individual membership to YMCA nationwide
- Discounts on YMCA programs
- Discounts on YMCA Childcare
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