GENERAL FUNCTION: The Assistant Group Leader is part of a team providing direct service to participants in Child Care and Camp licensed school age programs.
Assistant group leaders work under the direct supervision of another staff, at all times.
The primary role of an Assistant Group Leader is to serve as a role model for youth providing positive interaction and engagement throughout the program in a variety of program activities and routines.
MINIMUM ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Education/Experience Requirements:
Minimum age of 16
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
The successful employee will demonstrate individual competency in the following areas:
Effective communication, both orally and in writing
Ability to maintain confidentiality and professional integrity
Work collaboratively as a team member
Must be able to relate to and work with diverse groups of people in a friendly and consistent manner
Physical/Mental Requirements:
Must be able to routinely perform the following moderate physical activities; climb, bend, stoop, kneel, twist, reach with hands, sit, walk, and stand for extended periods of time, lift and/or move up to 75 pounds, have finger dexterity, grasp, perform repetitive motions, talk, hear, and have visual acuity
Must demonstrate a high level of maturity, patience, dependability, sound judgment, motivation, and desire to work with all ages, especially youth
Must always present a neat and professional appearance
Job Requirements:
Commitment to the YMCA mission, vision, and values
Must attend New Employee Orientation within 30 days of hire
Complete Pediatric CPR/AED and First Aid, KDHE Health History, Site Orientation, and other mandatory trainings in accordance with Conditions of Employment
Learn all emergency procedures and action plans for the branch as necessary
Understand and abide-by all policies and procedures as set forth by the association and in compliance with KDHE School Age Program regulations
Work a schedule that reflects the needs of the branch, including weekends and evenings as need for team meetings and/or trainings.
(Summer Camp Staff assigned to Camp Hyde will be required to work occasional weekend rentals)
JOB RESPONSIBLITIES
Attending all mandatory staff meetings and in-service hours.
Facilitate program activities, supervise routines, guide and encourage youth participation
Remain actively engaged with youth throughout program with a focus on building relationships and being a positive role model in the areas of interpersonal communication, sportsmanship, health eating and physical activity
Demonstrating the ability to set and maintain limits for children using positive reinforcements
Support and guide youth in conflict to find positive solutions and work out differences and disagreement with respect to all involved
Maintaining good public relations with parents and host building administrators at your
Create a welcoming environment by ensuring everyone that enters the program receives a warm welcome and children and parents are greeted by name
Communicating any issue or concerns to the Site Director in a timely manner
Following all reporting procedures for reporting suspected child abuse including notification to your Site Director and/or Area Supervisor immediately
Engage and actively participate in the YMCA annual campaign, including but not limited to solicitation of donations and fundraising activities as directed
Maintain open communication with your supervisor regarding training needs, any interest in opportunities to advance, clarification of responsibilities or policies and/or feedback on performance
All other duties as assigned.
EFFECT ON END RESULTS: Ensuring children feel positive and look forward to coming to the YMCA program.
Ensuring parents are pleased with the growth and development of the child(ren), positively affecting overall program stability.
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