YMCA Group Leader - Afterschool Program

Be that difference maker for young students! Our YMCA's Y Scholars Program is seeking Group Leaders to work with youth (K-8th Grade) for the 2024-2025 school year.

The Group Leader position will end in June. However, summer work opportunity will be available, and we do prioritize our team members!

As a part-time Group Leader, your typical work schedule is Monday-Friday, 1:00pm-6:15pm (with a 12:30pm start on Wednesdays).

You will be assigned to work at an elementary school site in:

• Richmond
• San Pablo
• Tara Hills
• El Sobrante

Compensation: $22 /hour (part-time, non-exempt) YMCA Gym Membership!

Our team's Vision and Mission
We at the Y Scholars Program believe in developing youth's voice and emotional intelligence so they flourish as future leaders. Every day, we elevate our youth's voice by providing opportunities for them to promote leadership learning and healthy habits. We envision a world where all students will discover their purpose to reach their full potential.

Does your mission align with ours?

Our mission starts with strong team members...
We seek people who believe in our vision and want to contribute to impacting the youth in our communities. You will work with the Y team's Site Coordinator to provide enrichment opportunities to the kids in our Y Scholars Program. Be willing to learn. Take action to engage and inspire students, staff, and volunteers.

About the YMCA Y Scholars Program
We work with schools in West Contra Costa and Oakland to create afterschool programming that focus on student enrichment in creativity, academic, and physical play. Together, we guide underserved children and families to reach their full potential.

Your Leadership Responsibilities

• Supervise groups of 15-20 students
• Plan lessons and lead daily activities (academic, creative, and physical)
• Record and track attendance
• Collaborate with team to create a clean and safe learning environment

Your Qualifications:

• Be at least 18 years of age
• Have completed 48 college units or passed the Instructional Aid (IA) Exam
• (We will offer IA Exam if the above is not met)
• Pass DOJ/FBI criminal background check
• Have CPR, First Aid, and AED certifications within 30 days of hire
• (We offer 1st Aid/CPR classes for free)

Ideally, you know how to do the following...

• Work and lead with a Growth Mindset
• Build strong relationships with staff, students, and families
• Organize your time to meet deadlines and submit high-quality work
• Use creativity to explore new ways to enhance or add to our program
• Show conscious awareness about yourself and your impact on others
• Take accountability in any issues and challenges that you are a part of

Work Environment and Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a team member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Sufficient strength, agility and mobility to perform essential functions of position and to supervise program activities
• Must occasionally lift up to 30 lbs
• Frequent bending & standing
• Able to walk for long periods of time
• Visual ability to clearly monitor activities in both indoor and outdoor settings
• Mobility to quickly respond to emergencies

Our Commitment and Your Commitment

• Compensation: $22 per hour
• A pathway to higher leadership positions
• Free YMCA Gym Membership
• Regular School Year: Ideal candidates are able to work 1pm-6:15pm, Monday-Friday (with a 12:30pm start on Wednesdays). Because we are an afterschool program, you must be able to work afternoons and into the early evenings.

Apply if you are up for a worthy challenge!

If you are ready for a journey to inspire children to become the leaders of tomorrow, then we are ready to meet and learn more about you and what you can bring to our program's future!

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $22.00 per hour

Expected hours: 26 – 28 per week

Benefits:

• Employee discount

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Afternoon shift
• After school
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Salary : $22