What are the responsibilities and job description for the Group Leader – Before & After School 2024 & 2025 position at YMCA OF GREATER SPRINGFIELD INC?
Whether you are interested in joining a leading non-profit or looking to advance your Y career, this is your opportunity to help make our community better together. The Y. ™ For a better us. ™
Please note that any and all offers of employment are contingent on the successful completion of a background check, reference check, and new hire packet. In roles where driving is required as an essential function, a driver history check must also be successfully completed.
Essential Functions:
This person will play an important part in the work that we do each day. In addition to all other duties as assigned, this role will:
• Supervise children, promote learning opportunities, and lead activities in conjunction with the Site Director at an assigned site.
• Assist the Site Director in planning and implementing a holistic curriculum for a given site or sites that reflects Y values.
• Role model acceptable behaviors and decision-making for participants and peers.
• Actively participate in all related in-services, trainings, and activities.
• Utilize appropriate guidance and developmental techniques with participants to create an orderly environment that is conducive to learning and child safety.
• Provide substitute coverage to other sites on an as needed basis.
• Enforce and support the policies contained in the Y Parent Guide, Behavior Management Guide, and Staff Handbook.
• This list of responsibilities is not meant to be all-inclusive and may be adjusted to meet the operational needs.
Qualifications:
• High School diploma, GED, or other equivalent.
• Additional years of professional experience or a Rank of E-5 or better may be used in lieu of education requirements where permitted.
• At least 2 years of experience in working with school-age children.
• At least 1 year of experience in a customer service / relation.
• First Aid/CPR/AED certifications or willing to obtain within 60 days of hire.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct complex, critical problem solving independently.
• Knowledge of and ability to learn appropriate child development techniques.
• Demonstrated track record of timeliness and punctuality.
Leadership Competencies:
While each of our leadership competencies plays a role in the success of our staff members, for this role we will be paying special attention to the areas of:
• Values - Accepts and models the Y values of Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility.
• Influence - Seeks to first understand the other person's point of view and remains calm in challenging situations.
• Decision Making - Makes sound judgements and transfers learning from one situation to another.
• Emotional Intelligence - Accurately assesses personal feelings, strengths, and limitations and how they impact relationships.
Work Environment and Physical Requirements:
• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a staff member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. We are proud to be a champion of diversity and an equal employment opportunity / affirmative action employer. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the staff member is regularly required to:
Sit, stand, or reach for extended periods of time.
Move around the work environment independently.
Communicate via computer, multi-line phone, and smart-phone.
Push, pull, or lift up to 25 pounds for short periods of time.
• The noise level in the work place is usually moderate, but may vary based on a number of external factors.
